Procurement Category Manager - Facilities/Utilities

• 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.

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