Global Category Manager - Facilities & Utilities in Amersham

Develop and execute global sourcing and procurement strategies for Facilities & Utilities, representing a combined annual spend of $270M. Drive end-to-end category strategy, supplier selection, and contract negotiations to secure optimal commercial terms while ensuring alignment with internal stakeholder needs. Leverage deep market insight, industry trends, and risk mitigation strategies to inform decision-making and support continuous improvement across sourcing processes. Build and maintain strong partnerships with key business stakeholders to ensure current and future operational and strategic requirements are met. Provide leadership to a small, high-performing team, delivering coaching, mentorship, and performance management to cultivate capability development and excellence.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing and category management strategies aligned with global and regional business objectives.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with facilities, EHS, security, manufacturing, engineering, quality, and core business stakeholders to ensure aligned decision-making and seamless project execution.
• Manage supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and ensure suppliers meet all quality, regulatory, and compliance requirements.
• Conduct market and industry research, benchmarking, and competitive analysis to support informed sourcing decisions.
• Drive initiatives focused on cost optimization, risk mitigation, operational continuity, and sustainability.
• Lead or support supplier transitions, audits, capability assessments, and performance evaluations.
• Monitor category performance metrics and implement continuous improvement strategies.
• Ensure adherence to internal policies, quality systems, governance frameworks, and legal requirements.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and mentorship to team members or direct reports to support capability development and high performance.
• Support and contribute to global and regional sourcing programs, transformation initiatives, and strategic projects.

Required Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Sourcing or Category Management, with a knowledge base equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university (or a high school diploma/GED with at least 8 years of relevant sourcing experience).
• Proven track record in Indirect Sourcing, ideally in Facilities & Utilities or other related categories.
• Proven experience leading global sourcing and category management activities, including strategy development, supplier selection, and execution across multiple regions.
• Demonstrated expertise in contract negotiation, including SOWs, pricing structures, commercial terms, and supplier agreements that deliver optimal outcomes including cost savings and innovation.
• Demonstrated people-leadership experience, including managing, developing, and coaching direct reports or project teams to achieve high performance.
• Strong ability to operate effectively in a matrixed organization, leveraging analytics and insights to build business cases, influence senior leadership, and drive change.
• Proficiency in developing complex RFx packages, should-cost models, scorecards, and award criteria.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Proven project management skills and the ability to document, plan, execute, and communicate programs effectively.
• High level of adaptability, urgency, and integrity, with the ability to perform in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Strong technical proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Fluency in English with other languages a plus.
• Ability to travel and engage with global stakeholders outside typical business hours when necessary.

Desired Characteristics

• Subject-matter expertise in Facilities, Utilities, Renewable Energy, EHS and other related categories.
• Strong leadership, influencing, and stakeholder-management capabilities.
• Experience working in diverse, multicultural environments with an appreciation for cross-cultural nuances.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams, building strong and trusting partnerships.
• Ability to establish and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure performance, compliance, and operational continuity.
• Exceptional strategic thinking, problem-solving, and critical-analysis skills.
• Experience assessing and mitigating global supply chain risks.
• Lean/Six Sigma certification or experience with process-improvement methodologies.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while delivering high-quality results under pressure.
• Proficiency with sourcing systems, procurement tools, and digital platforms.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% as required.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No