Senior Facilities Sourcing Commodity Manager

About the Role

As a key member of the sourcing team, the Senior Facilities Sourcing Commodity Manager will be responsible for developing and executing category strategies, leading corporate sourcing processes, and managing master service agreements and other commercial contracts. This role will also involve monitoring supplier performance, tracking key performance indicators, and driving follow-up actions to support supplier accountability and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience in sourcing, procurement, operations, or supply chain management, with a strong background in category management, strategic sourcing, and supplier management. Excellent communication and project management skills are also essential, as the successful candidate will be working closely with cross-functional teams and external suppliers.

What You Will Do

• Develop and execute category strategies within the assigned category spend
• Lead corporate sourcing processes end-to-end for defined sourcing initiatives within the assigned category spend
• Partner with internal stakeholders and suppliers to execute sourcing initiatives and deliver service, quality, and cost objectives
• Advise management on ways to drive best practices, measure and track internal performance, and monitor strategy implementation to ensure benefit realization
• Manage master service agreements and other commercial contracts to support business requirements, compliance, and service delivery
• Monitor supplier performance, track key performance indicators, and drive follow-up actions to support supplier accountability and continuous improvement
• Use category and spend analytics to identify sourcing opportunities, performance trends, and areas for cost and process improvement
• Apply sound judgment to resolve complex sourcing and supplier-related issues and provide recommendations to functional and business stakeholders
• Stay informed of industry trends, supply market conditions, and benchmark practices relevant to the assigned category spend
• Collaborate with business unit category management teams to ensure a cohesive regional strategy and coordinate sourcing efforts and policy

What We Are Looking For

• Significant experience in sourcing, procurement, operations, or supply chain management
• Demonstrated experience in category management, strategic sourcing, and supplier management
• Strong experience within facilities or related indirect spend categories
• Demonstrated ability to use judgment to solve complex problems, assess information, and provide sound business recommendations
• Experience working cross-functionally with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to deliver sourcing and operational outcomes
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college, or equivalent experience
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and project management skills
• Experience with procurement processes and systems

Nice to Have

• MBA or Bachelor's degree in Sourcing, Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, or equivalent experience
• Strong experience in Procurement processes and systems
• Sourcing or Analytics experience in a multinational company
• Comfortable with a broad range of research tools and technologies, analytics, and financial analysis
• Experience with category management and strategic sourcing

Benefits and Perks

• Flexible and remote work arrangements
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to work with a leading company in the industry
• Professional development and growth opportunities
• Access to cutting-edge technologies and tools
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment
• Recognition and reward for outstanding performance
• Comprehensive health and wellness programs
• Generous paid time off and vacation policy

• Make sure to highlight your experience with strategic sourcing and category management, as well as your ability to drive business outcomes through strong commercial execution.
• Showcase your analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as your ability to work cross-functionally with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Be prepared to discuss your experience with procurement processes and systems, as well as your knowledge of industry trends and supply market conditions.
• Consider creating a portfolio that demonstrates your expertise in category management and strategic sourcing, and be prepared to walk the interviewer through your thought process and decision-making.
• Don't be afraid to ask questions about the company culture and values, as well as the team you'll be working with, to ensure it's a good fit for you.
• Be prepared to negotiate your salary and benefits package, and don't be afraid to walk away if the offer isn't aligned with your expectations.
• Research the company's commitment to total cost efficiency reductions and excellent service levels, and be prepared to discuss how you can contribute to these goals.