Senior Category Manager

Tarkett

Senior Category Manager overseeing real estate, facilities, and utilities procurement for Tarkett, a global sustainable flooring and sports-surface company. Managing providers, contracts, projects, KPIs, and executive stakeholder recommendations.

Posted 8/13/2026full-timeRemote • Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in real estate and facilities management, including strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and performance management. Proven ability to collaborate with senior stakeholders and manage third-party service providers to achieve operational excellence and cost-effective solutions.

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Real Estate ManagementFacilities ManagementUtilities ManagementStrategic SourcingContract Negotiation

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Hard Skills

ProcurementCategory Strategy DevelopmentKPI ManagementCost OversightPerformance TrackingProject ManagementBusiness AnalysisVendor Relationship ManagementPortfolio OptimizationMarket Dynamics Analysis

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsCollaboration SkillsProblem-Solving AbilityInfluencing SkillsResults-Oriented

Industry Keywords

Manufacturing EnvironmentThird-Party Provider ManagementLease AdministrationUtilities/Energy SourcingService Level AgreementsKey Performance Indicators

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute the real estate and facilities management category strategy
Oversee the third-party provider for lease administration, project management, and facilities management
Own the utilities management category, including sourcing strategy, contract management, cost oversight, and performance tracking
Manage the day-to-day relationship and performance of the outsourced provider against SLAs, KPIs, and cost targets
Partner with plant leadership, finance, workplace stakeholders, and senior executives to align strategies with business needs
Oversee lease renewals, terminations, and portfolio optimization decisions
Oversee capital and facilities project execution, ensuring on-time, on-budget, specification-compliant delivery
Develop and manage category KPIs and supplier scorecards
Identify and implement cost-effective solutions across office, showroom, and manufacturing environments
Conduct business reviews with service providers and utility partners
Analyze real estate, construction, and utilities/energy market dynamics and develop mitigation strategies
Measure and report category performance, savings, service levels, and delivery improvements
Negotiate real estate services, facilities management, and utilities contracts
Advise executive stakeholders and translate complex issues into actionable recommendations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering or related fields
Minimum 5–7 years of experience in procurement or strategic sourcing
Preferred focus in real estate management, facilities management, or utilities management
Strong communication and collaboration skills with executive presence
Ability to influence and build trust with senior stakeholders
Demonstrated problem-solving ability and development of practical solutions
Experience managing third-party service providers or outsourced vendor relationships
Ability to manage multiple geographically dispersed sites and projects concurrently
Excellent written and verbal communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
Results-oriented and analytical, with ability to drive measurable outcomes
Ability to work effectively in a remote capacity
Manufacturing environment experience strongly preferred
Experience with utilities/energy sourcing and management
Working knowledge or related experience in real estate management services, third-party vendor relationship management, and/or facilities management
Ability to travel as needed to support portfolio sites

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive benefits, pay, and retirement plan options
Career growth
Stability
Flexible work arrangements
Safety is #1
Renewable energy and a closed loop recycled water process
Commitment to reducing greenhouse emissions and water consumption
Equal opportunity employer
Inclusive workplace where all employees can perform at their best