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Senior Category Manager- PDS/ Programs & Projects
The PDS/P&P Procurement Category Manager supports Cushman & Wakefield’s (C&W) Project Development Services (PDS) and Programs & Projects (P&P) business lines by developing and executing category strategies that drive value, strengthen supplier performance, and enhance project delivery outcomes. This role partners across Procurement, business leadership, account teams, and key stakeholders to implement preferred supplier strategies, leverage spend analytics and market intelligence, and deliver commercial solutions that balance client needs, operational priorities, and business objectives.
The ideal candidate brings deep knowledge of construction and capital projects procurement, including pricing models, benchmarking, supplier management, and contract strategy. The Category Manager serves as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders, helps advance Procurement’s value proposition in client-facing engagements, and contributes to continuous improvement through playbooks, training, and data-driven insights that support consistency, compliance, and innovation across the service lines.
Develop and execute category strategies for PDS and P&P that align with Procurement priorities, stakeholder needs, and business objectives.
Partner with Procurement business partners, service line leadership, and account teams to translate category strategies into actionable plans that support client delivery and operational priorities.
Identify opportunities to standardize approaches, improve category adoption, and enhance the value Procurement brings to capital projects and program delivery.
Lead strategic sourcing activities, supplier selection, and competitive processes to support cost-effective, high-quality solutions for clients and the business.
Negotiate commercial terms, pricing structures, and contractual arrangements that balance client needs, business objectives, and category strategy.
Support the development of procurement playbooks, negotiation approaches, and procurement guidance that enable consistent execution across projects and teams.
Manage preferred supplier relationships and utilization strategies to strengthen program coverage, improve consistency, and support service line delivery across portfolios.
Monitor supplier performance and collaborate with internal stakeholders and suppliers to address issues, improve outcomes, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Support supplier governance activities, including adoption of preferred supplier programs, performance oversight, and alignment to stakeholder and client expectations.
Support risk mitigation through effective supplier oversight, commercial governance, and alignment with C&W policies, client requirements, and procurement standards.
Help establish and maintain effective commercial arrangements, contract management practices, and supporting documentation that enable compliance and operational efficiency.
Partner cross-functionally with Legal, Finance, Operations, Risk, and project teams to address contractual, compliance, and supplier-related issues as they arise.
Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications.
The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role
Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.
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vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements
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What is the salary for this role?
The salary for this role is $ 119,000.00 - $140,000.00 per annum.
What experience is required?
10+ years of experience is required.
Is this position still open?
Yes, currently active and accepting applications.
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