Senior Commodity Manager – Facilities & Capital Programs

Contract: 12+ Months
Location: Oakland, CA – Hybrid
Travel: Up to 15%

Job Summary

The Senior Commodity Manager will lead strategic sourcing initiatives for the Facilities & Capital Programs category, managing procurement strategies and supplier relationships across multiple locations. This role focuses on driving cost savings, value creation, supplier performance, and operational efficiencies while collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing and category management initiatives for Facilities & Capital Programs.

• Develop and execute category strategies using spend analysis, market research, and sourcing best practices.

• Manage the complete RFx lifecycle, including RFI, RFQ, and RFP processes, supplier evaluations, negotiations, and contract execution.

• Build strong partnerships with Facilities, Construction Services, Legal, and Procurement stakeholders.

• Negotiate supplier agreements to secure favorable pricing, terms, rebates, and service levels.

• Manage supplier performance and support continuous process improvements.

• Present sourcing strategies, market trends, and procurement recommendations to leadership and stakeholders.

• Support contract administration and ensure compliance with procurement policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

• 5+ years of experience in Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Category Management, Supply Chain, or Construction Procurement.

• Strong experience leading negotiations and developing category strategies.

• Experience managing Facilities, Construction, Capital Projects, MRO, Janitorial, Furniture, Uniforms, or related categories.

• Experience leading RFx events, including RFI, RFP, and RFQ processes, as well as supplier negotiations and contract management.

• Strong stakeholder management, analytical, presentation, and communication skills.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel and data analysis experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Higher Education, Public Sector, or Government procurement.

• Experience with public construction procurement.

• CPSM, CPSD, CSCP, or other relevant procurement certifications.

Equal Opportunity Employer: All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion