Global Category Manager Facilities Management

Job Description

In collaboration with our client, we are searching for a German-speaking Global Category Manager Facilities Management to join their Zurich office on an initial 1-year fixed-term contract.

With Procurement and Sourcing expertise, you will operate in a senior capacity managing spend and strategic sourcing in the core areas of Facilities Management, Utilities and Real Estate services to deliver cost reduction programs across a wide region.

Your key responsibilities as the Global Category Manager Facilities Management will include:

• Manage RFP/RFQ and supplier selection, as well as ongoing supplier management in the Integrated Facilities Management area
• Operate in a consultative manner, specifically working with external customers and suppliers to understand the best solutions for the business
• Being a key stakeholder support in the sourcing lifecycle - including driving sourcing, RFI, RFP, evaluation, drafting, contracting, onboarding, negotiations, supplier management, etc.
• Review, negotiation, and execution of contracts with vendors for Facility Management services contracts, both Hard and Soft Facilities related as well as Utilities and integrated services
• Act as a key Business Partner from the Procurement area to relevant functions, hold a track record in vendor management and play key role in selection of Integrated FM providers

For this Global Category Manager Facilities Management role, we are looking for high-calibre candidates with the following skill sets:

• Bachelor's and/or master's degree in Economic Sciences or Industrial Engineering - a focus on Facility Management would be a plus
• Ideally, 8+ years’ experience in managing/strategic procurement of Facility Management services or closely linked Indirect categories
• Ability to utilize procurement and financial data to understand spending trends and to leverage information to identify procurement insights that result in process efficiencies and cost savings
• Strong influencer who has the readiness to identify cost reduction opportunities
• Fluent in both German and English

EMEA Recruitment is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as a neutral third party in the recruitment process, basing our candidate searches on skills and experience. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation.