Procurement Category Manager

Location: Blue Bell, PA, United States Date Posted: Oct 30, 2026 Req number: JR17261 Job Type: Regular Full Time Pay Range: Description The Best Teams are Created and Maintained Here. Job Summary The Mgr, Procurement Category is responsible for leading the strategic direction and execution of category management. This role drives sourcing strategies, supplier negotiations, and contract management to optimize value, ensure compliance, and deliver measurable business results. This role is a key partner to internal stakeholders, leveraging data analytics to uncover savings opportunities, improve supplier performance, and enhance overall procurement effectiveness. Duties and Responsibilities: Lead the strategy and execution of annual category plans to drive the strategic management of category spend across all BrightView branches, collaborating cross-functionally with other stakeholders. Experience working with large unstructured data sets and driving categorization rules to enable a Spend Cube to generate funnel opportunities. Experience working with a spend cube and identifying opportunities to drive Spend Under Management Develop relationships with senior BrightView business stakeholders and cross-functional partners to maximize buy-in, ensure compliance, and drive awareness of strategic category initiatives (such as Preferred Supplier Program) Leverage competitive commercial approaches whenever possible to optimize savings and business value. Negotiate and manage global supplier contracts, focusing on pricing, service-level agreements (SLAs), performance metrics, and compliance requirements. Negotiate and manage supplier payment terms, partnering with Accounts Payable and Finance to ensure suppliers are paid accurately and on time. Leverage spend analytics, performance KPIs, and supplier scorecards to drive supplier performance and continuous improvement and drive corrective actions, when necessary, lead QBRs. Perform required contract management activities, i.e. processing amendments, monitoring pricing accuracy and expiration dates, updating supporting documentation, maintaining price lists, ensuring up-to-date information in relevant systems. Serve as a change agent and trusted advisor to internal stakeholders, communicating the value and ROI of new initiatives. Stay current on market and industry trends by leveraging internal analytics and external sources to inform and evolve long-term category plans (cost optimization and value enhancement) Support Brightview's goals related to responsible buying, including sustainability and supplier diversity. Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, or related field; Master's degree or advanced certification (e.g., MBA, CPM, CPSM, CPSC, PMP) preferred. 5+ years’ experience in Procurement or Supply Chain operations or consulting Demonstrated success in complex program management, including stakeholder engagement and change management. Demonstrated experience in strategic category management in a comparably sized and complex environment. Knowledge of relevant direct and/or indirect spend categories (e.g., landscape supplies, heavy equipment, fuel, fleet), including labor-related categories such as staffing and subcontracted services. Experience in service-driven or field operations organizations (e.g., landscaping, construction) preferred Proven ability to drive and quantify differentiated value beyond just savings. Excellent stakeholder management and business partnering skills. Advanced negotiation and contract management skills Strong business and financial acumen Ability to effectively communicate information clearly and understandably, both verbally and in writing Proficient with data tools and dashboards for spend analysis and reporting. Experience in service-driven or field operations organizations (landscaping, construction preferred) Strong storytelling and presentation skills to influence at senior levels preferred. Comfort navigating …

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