Category Manager (Property Services) from System One

Minneapolis, MN 55401

About the Job

System One is actively recruiting for a Category Manager (Property Services) for a 6-month contract position located in either Minneapolis or St. Paul, MN.

Category Manager will support the DSM (Demand-Side Management), Marketing, and Corporate Services teams by executing contract amendments, negotiating terms, and managing low-spend contracts primarily within the Property Services category. This role is designed to alleviate the administrative and operational burden on the category management team, ensuring they can concentrate on strategic procurement activities.

Category Manager Responsibilities:

Oversee and manager groundskeeping, janitorial services, and other relevant vendor agreements.
Contract Execution and Amendments: Execute amendments and route them for signatures and approvals within the Coupa system.
Ensure accurate documentation and compliance with internal procedures.
Contract Negotiation: Negotiate pricing, terms, and conditions for smaller-scale vendor contracts.
Support subcontracts as needed.
Property Services Support: Manage low-spend contracts specifically within the Property Services workspace.
Handle agreements for localized needs, such as groundskeeping and janitorial services.
Provide assistance to the existing category management team by taking on less complex tasks.
Address smaller-scale procurement events to allow the team to focus on enterprise-wide, high-value initiatives.
Handle one-year, low-value contracts that require quick turnaround.
Manage amendments to existing contracts, including extensions, budget increases, or other minor changes.
Focus on low-value, tactical contracts, suitable for a resource who can independently execute and negotiate routine agreements.
Work on contracts ranging from 50k to 25M.

Category Manager Requirements:

Business Degree (nice to have)
Must have three years of category management experience managing service agreements.

Contract Management Expertise: Strong experience with contract negotiation, amendments, and execution processes.
Familiarity with corporate procurement and supply chain practices, including knowledge of sourcing strategies and vendor relationship management.
Proficiency with Key Systems and Tools: Coupa: Experience with this procurement and contract management system is essential for day-to-day responsibilities.
Microsoft Excel: Advanced skills in Excel for analyzing data, tracking contracts, and supporting procurement activities.
SAP (Preferred, but not required): Familiarity with SAP for additional exposure to supply chain and financial systems is a bonus.
Experience in a Corporate Matrixed Environment: At least three years of experience in a large, matrixed corporate organization.
Ability to navigate cross-functional teams and manage relationships with multiple stakeholders effectively.
Negotiation and Relationship Management: Proven negotiation skills for pricing, terms, and conditions. Strong relationship management abilities to collaborate with vendors and internal teams while ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
Leadership and Critical Thinking: Ability to think strategically, ask insightful questions, and anticipate the needs of the team and stakeholders.
Self-starter who can work independently while supporting a larger team of category managers.

Contract Duration: 6-months, with possible extension
Pay Rate: $40.80/hr.
Project Location: Minneapolis, MN or St. Paul, MN