Indirect Category Manager (Construction, Facilities, & CapEx)

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Category Manager focused on Capital Projects, Construction, Facilities, and related indirect spend categories to support Divergent's rapid growth and expansion initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing, contracting, supplier management, and procurement strategy for facility expansions, construction projects, manufacturing equipment, capital expenditures, facility services, maintenance programs, and related operational initiatives.
• Support contractor selection, pre-construction services, budgeting activities, GMP reviews, change order management, and construction contract negotiations.
• Negotiate commercial agreements including construction contracts, master service agreements, facility service agreements, statements of work, maintenance agreements, equipment purchases, and professional services agreements.
• Partner with Facilities, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Operations teams to support capital planning, project execution, and supplier performance.
• Support procurement activities across additional indirect spend categories including professional services, HR, marketing, travel, and general corporate services as business needs evolve.

Qualifications

• Ability to lawfully access information and technology subject to U.S. export controls
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, or related field
• 7+ years of experience in indirect procurement, strategic sourcing, category management, or supply chain management
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage sourcing projects and supplier negotiations with minimal oversight
• Strong experience negotiating construction contracts, capital equipment agreements, facility service agreements, maintenance contracts, professional services agreements, SOWs, MSAs, and other commercial agreements
• Experience supporting facility expansions, manufacturing buildouts, capital projects, construction management, contractor selection, or facilities operations
• Experience reviewing contractor proposals, scopes of work, budgets, schedules, change orders, and construction related commercial terms
• Experience supporting manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, defense, industrial, or high growth technology environments
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, negotiation, and analytical skills
• Ability to operate effectively in fast paced, ambiguous, and evolving environments

Key Performance Metrics

• Achievement of cost savings and value creation targets
• Supplier performance and sourcing execution
• Procurement cycle time and process efficiency improvements
• Internal stakeholder satisfaction and partnership effectiveness
• Contract compliance and supplier risk management
• Operational support aligned with business priorities and timelines

Pay Range

At Divergent, our pay range is based on the level of the job. For this role, we will consider candidates at levels S05 - S07 as evaluated through our interview process. SCH S05: $104,040 - $143,055
SCH S06: $120,190 - $165,240
SCH S07: $138,805 - $190,868

What We Offer

• Holistic Compensation Package: Competitive salary, equity plan, and discretionary results-based incentive bonus opportunities
• Wellness and Time Off: Paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays, including a year-end shutdown to recharge
• Comprehensive Health and Wellness: HMO and Premium PPO options, company-sponsored life insurance, and short and long-term disability coverage
• Investment in Growth: Reimbursement opportunities for learning and development initiatives
• Collaborative and High-Performing Environment: Fast-paced, mission-driven company fostering innovation and integrating people and technology to reduce our footprint

EEO Statement

Divergent is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected characteristic.

E-Verify Participation

Our company participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is a program that electronically confirms a candidate’s eligibility to work in the United States after completing the Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9). The information provided on the Form I-9 is compared to the records contained in the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) databases. This helps employers verify the identity and employment eligibility of newly hired employees.