Cushman & Wakefield

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Senior Category Manager – Fire, Life, Safety & Security

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Location

Illinois + 3 more

Posted

86 days ago

Salary

$131.8K - $155K / year

Seniority

Senior

Bachelor Degree7 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

• Leads the development and implementation of category strategies and supplier relationship management company wide. • Selects and manages robust preferred supplier program inclusive of manufacturers and distributors. • Negotiates best in class rates and contractual terms and conditions at the individual client property level. • Accompanies Cushman & Wakefield executives on new client pitches and existing client quarterly business reviews. • Works with Marketing to develop methods to highlight category accomplishments to clients.

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
7+ years of facilities category management or operational experience from within the supply chain
Professional certifications preferred e.g., CPSM, CIPS, C.P.M., or evidence of continued professional growth
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