Senior Category Manager – Procurement

Fairfield Residential

. Build category strategies from spend, specifications and market evidence .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $130,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic sourcing, category management, and supplier development, with a strong focus on negotiation, procurement analytics, and risk management. Proven ability to deliver measurable procurement value while mentoring teams and maintaining supplier performance.

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Strategic SourcingNegotiation ResultsSupplier DevelopmentProcurement AnalyticsContract Management

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Hard Skills

Category ManagementProcurement Best PracticesHands-On SourcingAnalytical SkillsContract LiteracyRisk MitigationValue EngineeringSpend VisibilitySupplier Performance MonitoringDual Sourcing

Soft Skills

MentoringTeam Leadership

Tools & Technologies

Power BIFabricMicrosoft CopilotAI-Enabled Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

CPSMCIPSCSCP

Industry Keywords

MultifamilyHomebuildingConstruction ManagementProperty ManagementNational AgreementsRebates

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build category strategies from spend, specifications and market evidence
Assess value through savings, cost avoidance, leverage, efficiency, risk, spend visibility and capability
Partner with operating teams on new products, value engineering, priorities and sourcing sequence
Manage contract terms and renewal calendars
Negotiate directly with manufacturers, distributors, installers and service providers
Select commercial models including negotiated price, direct buy or rebate
Build rebate and value-back programs cleared by Legal and Compliance
Lead strategic, tactical, operational and global sourcing
Maintain qualified, insured and credentialed supplier bases and bid lists
Drive supplier capability, performance and continuous improvement
Manage supply risk through dual sourcing, long-lead planning and continuity
Lead supplier mobilization, transition, performance monitoring and exit
Use AI and agents for research, should-cost analysis, negotiation preparation and contract review
Build templates, standards and playbooks
Mentor colleagues and potentially lead a small team while remaining involved in negotiations
Deliver measurable procurement value and validate results with Finance
Maintain category strategies, commercial coverage, supplier performance and risk mitigation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Finance, Construction Management, Economics, or a related field, or equivalent combination of relevant education and progressively responsible procurement experience
8 or more years in procurement, most of it hands-on sourcing
Proven negotiation results
Category management, strategic sourcing and procurement best practices
Strategic, tactical, operational and global sourcing experience
Supplier development experience
Hands-on analytical skills and experience using AI and agents
Knowledge of national and regional agreements, including rebates
Contract literacy and contract management experience
Proficiency with procurement data, analytics, Power BI, Fabric, Microsoft Copilot and AI-enabled tools
CPSM, CIPS or CSCP certification preferred
Multifamily, homebuilding, construction or property management experience preferred
Experience leading or mentoring a small team preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid time off
Paid holidays
Sick days
Paid time off for volunteering activities (VTO)
Matched 401(k)
Medical, dental & vision insurance
Flexible spending account
Life insurance
Training, coaching, and mentoring
Career growth and learning opportunities