Category Manager Contractor Services

2 days ago


Parsippany, United States COGS Full time
Job Overview:
Cogs are seeking an experienced Category Manager of Contractor Services to oversee and manage the various contractor services for our client, which operates in a heavy industrial environment. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience negotiating and managing contracts with a diverse range of third-party services and will play a critical role in ensuring contractor performance and managing category spend.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage Contractor Services: Oversee a variety of contractor services, including but not limited to:
    • Boiler Services
    • Mechanical Services
    • Electrical Services
    • Refractory Services
    • Insulation
    • Electrical Contractors
    • Baghouse Services
    • Metal Working
    • Scaffolding
  • Contract Negotiation: Lead complex negotiations with contractors, ensuring competitive pricing and holding contractors accountable to KPIs and performance metrics.
  • Cost Management: Evaluate and consolidate service providers, analyze justifications for cost changes (e.g., a proposed 20% cost increase), and ensure spend is managed at a reasonable level.
  • Supplier Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and contractors, driving performance improvements and ensuring that contracts are optimized for both service quality and cost.
  • Decision-Making: Exercise critical judgment in deciding whether changes in contracts and service agreements are justified, based on performance and market conditions.
  • Contractor Performance Evaluation: Hold contractors to high standards, ensuring they meet agreed-upon terms and performance metrics, and be prepared to address underperformance.
Requirements:
  • Several years of experience negotiating, managing, and optimizing supplier and contractor performance in a heavy industry environment.
  • A strong understanding of contractor agreements and how to extract value from these partnerships.
  • Experience with a wide range of third-party services, particularly within heavy industry (boiler, mechanical, electrical services, etc.).
  • Exceptional communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to have difficult conversations and hold contractors accountable.
  • Comfortable working in environments that are often noisy, dirty, and industrial in nature.
  • Ability to quickly make an impact, with strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities.

Additional Information: This is an excellent opportunity for a driven professional to join a company with momentum and growth potential. The role demands a high level of expertise in contractor negotiations, so candidates without substantial experience in this area may not be the right fit.
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