Category Manager jobs in Arizona

EMCOR Facilities Services (EFS), an EMCOR core business, services over 1 billion square feet of commercial space across the United States. From corporate campuses to single sites, EFS provides a range of services that support mission-critical areas of financial services, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, transportation, and education sectors.

• Manages team of 4-5 direct reports.
• Work within cross-functional teams in RFx development and execution.
• Perform cost/value analysis of supplier products or services.
• Maintains supplier information within supplier database.
• Monitors trends in the service supply or product markets.
• Monitors service levels and takes corrective action when necessary.
• Negotiate agreements (SOW, SLA, etc) with potential suppliers.
• Investigates and initiates alternate sourcing as appropriate.
• Investigates and initiates cost savings opportunities.
• Analyses and corrects as necessary Accounts Payable discrepancies.
• Formulate strategic sourcing options.
• Working safely is a condition of employment.
• Must be able to follow all safety policies and procedures.

• Four year degree in business, supply chain management or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum seven years' experience is preferred in general procurement with high customer service requirement.
• Ability to review and understand general instructions.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Assists in the training of new employees.
• Ensures that the team can adapt to new situations, issues and objectives.
• Encourages creative ideas and develops solutions that benefit the business.
• Translates business goals into concrete objectives and individual performance plans.
• Recognizes and respects differences.
• Focuses the team's attention on goals and objectives during times of uncertainty.
• Focuses the team on increasing customer satisfaction through the implementation of higher value solutions.
• Ensures self, team members and customers are effectively working together
• Solid knowledge and support of formal RFx processes.
• Solid knowledge and support of sourcing/procurement activities.
• Facilities management understanding.
• Proficiency is required in Microsoft applications with emphasis on Microsoft Excel.
• Proficiency in E-Sourcing tools and their applications an advantage.
• Experience in ERP systems (SAP preferred).
• P.S.M. desirable.

We offer our employees a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package and are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled