Procurement Category Manager

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Department Vision Statement
Be the most trusted procurement partner in multifamily housing, driving innovation, sustainability, and unmatched value for our communities within the RPM Living portfolio. Our tag line: “Delivering quality and value, one property at a time.”

Department Mission Statement
Our purpose & mission is to ensure every procurement transaction creates value; we empower our communities’ growth by securing the best vendor partnerships, products, and services--delivering quality, value, and sustainability so our residents feel at home, our properties perform at their best, and our business thrives responsibly.

With general direction from Procurement leadership and with a focus on multiple indirect spend categories, The Category Manager, leads and oversees the development of category strategies and related implementation processes and procedures to maximize business opportunities. This includes but is not limited to, working with business partners and stakeholders to ensure alignment around goals, strategies, and execution, develop and optimize sources of supply.

• Owns assigned categories, including stakeholder management, negotiation development and execution, in depth market knowledge research, supplier relationships/management, and drive continuous improvement of the given category
• Utilizes category expertise to jointly develop category strategies in partnership with business stakeholders - ensuring alignment with all levels of business partners, including Corporate, Area, and Business Units
• Leads process standardization and process improvement initiatives to ensure business requirements are achieved
• Develops and implements effective supplier performance management initiatives to ensure continuous improvement and compliance
• Develops and achieves YOY goals and objectives to the assigned project(s) and categories. Collaborates with department team members and supports operations to achieve their goals
• Performs other duties as assigned or apparent

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Marketing, Finance, and/or Master’s in Business Administration
• Proficiency with eProcurement systems and MS Office, including advanced MS Excel skills
• Minimum of 5 years of supply chain, procurement experience or related experience
• Ability to effectively communicate, both written and verbally, with customers and stakeholders to build strong internal and external relationships while maintaining a high sense of urgency and customer focus
• Strong analytical skills with a focus on details, cost drivers, and total cost of ownership and the ability to develop sourcing strategies and influence executive management
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects or tasks with varying and competing timelines

Physical Requirements:

• May be required to sit or stand for extended periods of time
• Must be able to read documents, computer screens and data
• Must be able to hear and understand verbal communications in person and over the phone or computer
• May occasionally be required to lift or carry items such as files or office supplies weighing up to 15 pounds
• Must be able to operate a computer, keyboard, mouse and other office equipment

Work Environment:

• This is a hybrid role, requiring the associate to work in our Austin office 3 days per week
• The office is an open setting which may include bright lights, constant noises and distractions

Join RPM Living and experience exceptional benefits designed to enhance your life.

• Weekly pay for all associates working onsite at an apartment community
  
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage available for all full-time, regular associates 
  
• Employer-paid employee assistance, mental health, and wellness programs
  
• Ancillary benefits including critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance
  
• 401(k) with robust company match 
  
• Opportunities for professional development, career growth, and role-based learning plans
  
• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) and multiple Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
  
• Paid time off plus floating holidays and volunteer days
  
• Discounted Perks (Costco membership, movie tickets, health & wellness, entertainment & travel discounts)

Employment with RPM Living is contingent upon successful completion of a background check as local and federal state requires. A valid driver’s license is preferred; candidates without a license will be provided a liability waiver.

RPM Living participates in E-Verify. For more information, see the E-Verify Participation Poster and the Right to Work Poster.

RPM Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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