Category Manager

Title: Category Manager – Facilities Procurement

Duration: 12 months

Location: East New Jersey 08543

Pay range: $42-$45/hr

As part of the Global Sourcing Team the Category Manager Facilities will support various subcategories with focus on Facility Projects, Facility Management and Office Furniture & Business Equipment.

The goal is to continuously optimize sourcing of the assigned subcategories to the satisfaction of all parties involved, in terms of price, timing and quality.

Your Job:

• Act as an interface to the Corporate Real Estate and Services team for related procurement activities
• Execute strategic procurement processes, including market analysis, demand management and forecasting, formal tenders, evaluation of offers, contract negotiation and proposal of contract award and implementation
• Responsible for gathering and representing business and client requirements within the negotiations and contracting
• Prepare contracts in collaboration with the legal department and other specialist departments, if required
• Maintain centralized contract repository, completed contracts, SOW’s, addendum's for assigned subcategories or projects
• Ensure all process sourcing and supplier activities comply with legal, regulatory, and corporate responsibility requirements.

Your profile:

• Relevant procurement experience or proven track record in related roles
• Strong experience in sourcing services and materials for Facility Projects and Facility Maintenance
• Strong project management skills and experience
• Proficient contract terminology and expertise in developing alternative clauses where necessary in cooperation with the in-house Legal Departments
• Experience at working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
• Ability to balance risk and effort on regulatory and compliance requirements
• Strong negotiation skills
• Good knowledge of digital tools and systems supporting procurement

Dexian is a leading provider of staffing, IT, and workforce solutions with over 12,000 employees and 70 locations worldwide. As one of the largest IT staffing companies and the 2nd largest minority-owned staffing company in the U.S., Dexian was formed in 2023 through the merger of DISYS and Signature Consultants. Combining the best elements of its core companies, Dexian's platform connects talent, technology, and organizations to produce game-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals.

Dexian's brands include Dexian DISYS, Dexian Signature Consultants, Dexian Government Solutions, Dexian Talent Development and Dexian IT Solutions. Visit https://dexian.com/ to learn more.

Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.