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BrightView Landscapes · 1 day ago

Director, Category Management

Blue Bell, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

BrightView Landscapes is a leading provider in the landscaping industry, and they are seeking a Director of Category Management to shape and execute their procurement strategy. This role is responsible for driving value creation through innovative sourcing strategies and leading a team of category managers to optimize costs and enhance operational excellence.

CommercialFacilities Support ServicesLandscaping

No H1B

Responsibilities

Develop and implement multi-year category strategies and roadmaps for direct, indirect, and labor cost categories

Align procurement initiatives with corporate objectives, ensuring measurable impact on profitability and operational efficiency

Serve as a thought leader in procurement transformation, introducing best practices and innovative sourcing models

Stand up and manage a robust spend analytics platform to enhance visibility and decision-making

Drive data governance and classification improvements to support accurate reporting and actionable insights

Establish KPIs for spend under management, compliance, and supplier performance

Negotiate and manage enterprise-level supplier agreements, focusing on pricing, SLAs, and risk mitigation

Build and maintain executive-level relationships with strategic suppliers to foster collaboration and innovation

Design and execute scalable supplier business reviews to ensure alignment with BrightView’s goals

Partner with field leadership (SVPs, VPs/GMs, Branch Managers) to identify sourcing opportunities and close program gaps

Act as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders, driving adoption of preferred supplier programs and compliance initiatives

Champion change management efforts to ensure smooth implementation of new processes and systems

Monitor supplier performance using scorecards and analytics; lead corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives

Maximize savings through competitive sourcing, rebate programs, and strategic pricing structures

Support BrightView’s sustainability and supplier diversity objectives

Qualification

Procurement strategyCategory management leadershipStrategic sourcingContract negotiationSpend analysis toolsStakeholder managementChange managementAnalytical skillsOrganizational transformationCommunication skillsCollaborative leadership