Procurement Category Manager - Facilities/Utilities

Description

Develop and implement procurement strategies for utilities and facilities-related categories, including: Electricity, natural gas, water, wastewater, and other utility services
Facility maintenance and repair services
HVAC, electrical, mechanical, and building systems
Janitorial, landscaping, security, and waste management
Capital projects, construction, and facility upgrades
MRO and facility-related supplies

• Lead competitive sourcing events including RFIs, RFPs, RFQs, and contract negotiations.
• Negotiate supplier agreements, service-level agreements (SLAs), pricing structures, and contractual terms to optimize cost, quality, and service.
• Manage a portfolio of vendors and strategic supplier relationships, conducting regular business reviews and performance evaluations.
• Partner with Facilities, Engineering, and Operations teams to identify sourcing opportunities, support capital projects, and ensure uninterrupted facility operations.
• Analyze spend data, identify cost reduction opportunities, and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor utility consumption trends, market conditions, and industry benchmarks to support budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Ensure supplier compliance with company standards, safety requirements, insurance certifications, and regulatory obligations.
• Support sustainability, energy efficiency, and environmental initiatives through strategic vendor partnerships and sourcing decisions.
• Collaborate with Finance on budgeting, accruals, contract management, and savings validation.
• Maintain procurement policies, sourcing documentation, supplier records, and contract repositories.
• Drive supplier diversity and risk management initiatives where applicable.

Profile

• A successful Procurement Category Manager - Facilities/Utilities should have:
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Facilities Management, Construction Management, or related field.
• 5+ years of procurement, strategic sourcing, category management, or supply chain experience.
• 3+ years managing facilities, utilities, construction, capital projects, or indirect procurement categories.
• Experience negotiating service contracts, maintenance agreements, and utility-related spend.
• Strong understanding of supplier management, contract administration, and strategic sourcing methodologies.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, distribution, industrial, healthcare, life sciences, or corporate facilities environments preferred.
• Professional certifications such as CPSM, CPM, CSCP, or similar are a plus.

Job Offer

• Competitive base salary
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holiday benefits
• Professional development opportunities