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Job Description

A major client of ours in the Nashville area is seeking a dynamic and experienced Construction & Facilities Category Manager to join their team. This high-level role requires a unique blend of construction industry expertise and advanced procurement skills, particularly in managing large-scale capital projects. The ideal candidate will not only handle procurement but also play a strategic role in developing and executing data-driven category strategies that align with the clients vision and strategic initiatives. This position will partner with various stakeholders, including Maintenance and Operations, Planning & Construction, Real Estate, and Sustainability groups, to implement and manage innovative and sustainable sourcing solutions. The role requires a proactive approach to analyzing spend data, tracking market trends, and negotiating contracts to ensure cost-effectiveness and quality.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com .

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Skills and Requirements

Bachelor's degree

  8-10 years of strategic sourcing, category management, or high-level procurement experience

  Minimum 4+ years of experience with procurement in the construction industry

   Experience bidding out capital projects in the construction industry (ex. Architectural bids, construction manager bids, etc.)

  Capable of drafting and negotiating complex contracts within facilities and construction

  Strong quantitative, qualitative, and financial analytical skills Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) or other purchasing professional certification

  Certified Construction Manager (CCM) or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification

  Experience working with Oracle or E-Builder

  Experience working with power management or power monitoring systems

  Able to simplify and solve complex problems, processes, or projects

  Able to challenge systems, processes, and status quos that block collaboration and productivity null

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion,sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military oruniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, andordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.