Cushman & Wakefield · 1 month ago
Sr. Category Manager - Fire, Life, Safety & Security
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
7+ years expCushman & Wakefield is a global leader in real estate services, and they are seeking a Senior Category Manager to lead the development and implementation of category strategies and supplier relationship management. This role is crucial in negotiating best-in-class rates and terms while delivering value to clients through effective procurement strategies.
CommercialCommercial Real EstateConsultingLeasingLegalProperty Management
Responsibilities
Creates a working environment that encourages high performance and innovation
Becomes a trusted advisor and subject matter expert on the categories
Removes roadblocks to enable the delivery of procurement, company and client goals
Promotes compliance with C&W’s code of conduct
Establishes category plans and strategy to ensure the right solution for C&W business lines
Responsible for working with procurement business partners and service line leadership to align category management vision with service line and procurement priorities
Drives EBITDA growth through C&W’s preferred suppliers
Incorporates industry best practices into category delivery
Utilizes demand planning to target value from supplier agreements
Monitors preferred supplier utilization, builds roster to ensure capability to deliver across the service line portfolios, and monitors performance to ensure capability to meet account needs
Ability to develop and understand data analytics, to mine data to drive in depth analysis of client 3rd party spend
Ensure effective commercial arrangements
Communicates supply category preferred supplier metrics and helps the business drive greater adoption of the preferred supplier network
Develops and maintains strong relationships with business units and the category management team
Drives for results by consistently achieving goals in a timely manner
Develops and delivers communications with clarity and impact, ensuring consistent messaging
Encourages creation and brings new best in class ideas and approaches to the table for developing and executing category strategies and working within the supply market to ensure Cushman & Wakefield meets or exceeds their objectives
Working cross-functionally with other departments including Finance, Operations, Technology, HR, Project Management, etc. for delivery of category strategies
Working with C&W Legal Counsel to ensure consistent templates to enable effective negotiations and risk mitigation
Strong problem-solving skills utilizing continuous improvement techniques
Utilizes change management techniques to drive the development and utilization of a preferred supplier program
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
7+ years of facilities category management or operational experience from within the supply chain
In-depth knowledge of Procurement and fundamentals
Demonstrated subject matter expertise in fire, life, safety and/or security guard / equipment
Strong interpersonal and analytical skills
Ability to build relationships at all levels
Inner drive to accomplish goals and not deterred by obstacles
Capacity to develop innovative strategies and solutions, creative problem solver
Contract negotiation and ongoing management skills
Analytics, ability to mine data to drive in depth analysis
Building and managing diverse supplier relationships
Ability to independently lead & manage multiple projects
C&W DRIVE Values: Driven, Resilient, Inclusive Visionary and Entrepreneurial
Preferred
Professional certifications preferred e.g., CPSM, CIPS, C.P.M., or evidence of continued professional growth
Company
Cushman & Wakefield
Cushman & Wakefield is a real estate services firm that offers retail investment, energy management, and property services.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$734.8MKey Investors
GreystoneCitizens BankVanke
2023-10-10Post Ipo Debt· $223.8M
2023-08-08Post Ipo Debt· $400M
2022-10-13Post Ipo Debt· $27.3M
Leadership Team
Matthew Bouw
CEO Asia Pacific & EMEA
Michelle M. MacKay
CEO
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