• Director, Category Management

    BrightView (Blue Bell, PA)


    Description

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    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._