Procurement Category Manager - Facilities/Utilities
Michael Page International
- Chicago, Illinois
- 30+ days ago
- $121,000–$160,000 Per Year
- Full-time
Highlights
This role manages supplier relationships, negotiates contracts, drives cost savings initiatives, and partners with Facilities, Engineering, Operations, EHS, Finance, and other stakeholders to ensure reliable, cost-effective services that support business operations. The Procurement Manager - Utilities & Facilities is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies for utility services, facility operations, maintenance, capital projects, and related indirect spend categories.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Chicago, Illinois |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $121,000–$160,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Website | https://www.michaelpage.ca/ |
Description
Procurement Manager - Utilities & Facilities
The Procurement Manager - Utilities & Facilities is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies for utility services, facility operations, maintenance, capital projects, and related indirect spend categories. This role manages supplier relationships, negotiates contracts, drives cost savings initiatives, and partners with Facilities, Engineering, Operations, EHS, Finance, and other stakeholders to ensure reliable, cost-effective services that support business operations.
Job Description
- Develop and implement procurement strategies for utilities and facilities-related categories, including:
- Electricity, natural gas, water, wastewater, and other utility services
- Facility maintenance and repair services
- HVAC, electrical, mechanical, and building systems
- Janitorial, landscaping, security, and waste management
- Capital projects, construction, and facility upgrades
- MRO and facility-related supplies
- Lead competitive sourcing events including RFIs, RFPs, RFQs, and contract negotiations.
- Negotiate supplier agreements, service-level agreements (SLAs), pricing structures, and contractual terms to optimize cost, quality, and service.
- Manage a portfolio of vendors and strategic supplier relationships, conducting regular business reviews and performance evaluations.
- Partner with Facilities, Engineering, and Operations teams to identify sourcing opportunities, support capital projects, and ensure uninterrupted facility operations.
- Analyze spend data, identify cost reduction opportunities, and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
- Monitor utility consumption trends, market conditions, and industry benchmarks to support budgeting and forecasting activities.
- Ensure supplier compliance with company standards, safety requirements, insurance certifications, and regulatory obligations.
- Support sustainability, energy efficiency, and environmental initiatives through strategic vendor partnerships and sourcing decisions.
- Collaborate with Finance on budgeting, accruals, contract management, and savings validation.
- Maintain procurement policies, sourcing documentation, supplier records, and contract repositories.
- Drive supplier diversity and risk management initiatives where applicable.
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
The Successful Applicant
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Facilities Management, Construction Management, or related field.
- 5+ years of procurement, strategic sourcing, category management, or supply chain experience.
- 3+ years managing facilities, utilities, construction, capital projects, or indirect procurement categories.
- Experience negotiating service contracts, maintenance agreements, and utility-related spend.
- Strong understanding of supplier management, contract administration, and strategic sourcing methodologies.
- Experience supporting manufacturing, distribution, industrial, healthcare, life sciences, or corporate facilities environments preferred.
- Professional certifications such as CPSM, CPM, CSCP, or similar are a plus.
What's on Offer
- Competitive base salary
- Annual bonus opportunity
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and holiday benefits
- Professional development opportunities
Interested? Apply today.
About Company
Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.
Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job.
In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas:
Banking and financial services
Digital and e-commerce
Engineering and manufacturing
Finance and accounting
Human resources
Information technology
Marketing
Oil and gas
Procurement and supply chain
Property and construction
Sales
An Established Brand
The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry.
A Market Leader
The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world.
Learn the benefits of working with Michael Page yourself. Submit your resume or contact a Michael Page recruitment consultant today.