Director, Category Management

The Best Teams are Created and Maintained Here. Work Schedule: 5 Days Onsite in Blue Bell, PA No Agency Resumes At This Time Job Summary The Director of Category Management is a senior leadership role responsible for shaping and executing BrightView's procurement strategy across $800M in spend. This position drives value creation through innovative sourcing strategies, advanced analytics, and strong supplier partnerships. The Director leads a team of category managers and collaborates with cross-functional leaders to deliver cost optimization, compliance, and operational excellence. Duties and 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. Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field; master's degree or certification (CPSM, PMP) preferred. 10+ years of procurement or supply chain experience; including 5+ years in category management leadership Proven success in strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and program management. Strong analytical skills with proficiency in spend analysis tools and dashboards. Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong stakeholder management and business partnering skills. Strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into actionable plans. Collaborative leader who inspires teams and drives accountability. Skilled in change management and organizational transformation. Physical Demands/Requirements: Constant operation of a computer and other office equipment, such as a laptop, a cell phone, and printers/copiers Position is sedentary; must be able to remain in a stationary position for the majority of time. Operates in an office environment and requires in-person presence. Occasional travel for supplier engagement and business reviews. Work Environment: Work is conducted in a professional office environment, with a collaborative and dynamic team setting and requires in-person presence. BrightView Landscapes, LLC is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.This job description is subject to change at any time. BrightView offers a suite or health, wellness, and financial benefits to full-time team members. Benefits offerings for full-time team members include medical, dental, and vision insurance, ancillary and voluntary products, a 401k savings plan with employer contributions, and 6 to 9 company paid holidays per year. Employees may also be eligible to receive paid time off for vacation and/or sick leave, tuition reimbursement, and/or potential variable pay opportunities based on position and performance. A detailed benefits package will be provided during the interview process. It's Not Just a Team. It's One BrightView.

Created: 2026-03-04