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Senior Category Manager

R0153625 London Corporate Office London, United Kingdom

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Overview

Greystar is looking for dedicated and hard-working individuals who want to help us continue to be the best at what we do. Today, we are the largest rental housing operator and developer in the US and one of the largest global investment management companies, delivering industry-leading services to investors, clients, and residents. We offer unrivaled professional development and career growth opportunities to our team members and look forward to welcoming you to Greystar, where our people are what make us the Global Leader in Rental Housing.

Job Responsibilities

ABOUT GREYSTAR

Greystar is a leading, fully integrated global real estate company offering expertise in property management, investment management, development, and construction services in institutional-quality rental housing, logistics, and life sciences sectors. Headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, Greystar manages and operates more than $320 billion of real estate in 250 markets globally with offices throughout North America, Europe, South America, and the Asia-Pacific region. Greystar is the largest operator of apartments in the United States, manages more than 1,000,000 units/beds globally, and has a robust institutional investment management platform comprised of more than $79 billion of assets under management, including over $36 billion of development assets. Greystar was founded by Bob Faith in 1993 to become a provider of world-class service in the rental residential real estate business. To learn more, visit www.greystar.com.


JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

Greystar’s European procurement function commenced a transformation journey in 2024. Following the appointment of a Senior Director for European Procurement existing procurement processes and procedures were reviewed and areas for improvement identified.

During 2025 the procurement team will be focussed on a transition from transactional procurement activity to strategic sourcing. The appointment of this role will provide further capacity that will help procurement to demonstrate value – improving the Net Operating Income (NOI) of our assets and driving improvements in supplier performance.

This role will operate within the European procurement team – balancing the needs of UK stakeholders with regional procurement activity where appropriate.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Key Responsibilities:

  • Stakeholder engagement - build strong internal relationships that ensure procurement is engaged in relevant sourcing activity, and savings / operational efficiencies are realized
  • Work independently and be accountable for the end-to-end procurement process for agreed sourcing projects – from the creation of sourcing strategies / high quality tender documents to commercial and contract negotiations (and mobilizations where relevant)
  • Demonstrate subject matter expertise that builds trusted relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers
  • Deliver demonstrable savings / commercial benefits aligned to your personal targets
  • Assist with the definition of supplier requirements / expectations e.g. scopes of work, Service Level Agreements, performance management procedures etc.
  • Administer the contract lifecycle, including contract negotiation, contract signing and supplier onboarding / ongoing due diligence
  • Effective engagement / management of existing suppliers. Support the launch of SRM procedures with strategic suppliers. Act as an escalation point for supplier issues
  • Introduce new high-performing suppliers that proactively identify operational efficiencies and effectively leverage technology & innovation
  • As required support the mobilization of new suppliers – engage with the business to ensure the successful delivery of the goods / services from day 1
  • Keep project and benefits trackers up to date and support the communication of procurement successes
  • Manage relevant reporting requirements - spend analysis, vendor performance / feedback, income from revenue share agreements etc.
  • Ensure compliance with existing procurement policies and procedures – educate internal stakeholders / suppliers on relevant procedures e.g. supplier onboarding, creation of POs, P Card set-up etc.
  • Support the creation of new procurement policies, process tools and templates
  • Support the creation and distribution of procurement communications and training materials.
  • Identify opportunities to leverage deals / suppliers across Europe
  • Identify opportunities for new / improved revenue share / rebate deals
  • Support the formation of wider procurement initiatives such as supply chain ESG

Experience & Skills: 

  • Experience of working in Real Estate / Facilities Management / Hospitality or related industry preferable
  • Experience of working in a European or global role
  • 3+ years operating as a Senior Category Manager (or comparable role)
  • Sourcing experience across multiple categories - focus on Facilities Management (Hard & Soft Services), Capital Projects and general indirects
  • Knowledge of the UK supply market essential. European knowledge advantageous
  • Strong contract negotiation skills
  • The ability to identify and mitigate supply chain risks
  • Experience of utilizing procurement technology / finance systems
  • Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills – the ability to work with and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization
  • The ability to provide support within a busy, fast paced, environment
  • Excellent organisation skills – the ability to prioritise workload and show good judgment under pressure.
  • A positive team player – the ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities
  • Working collaboratively – the ability to balance conflicting stakeholder requirements and support wider business objectives
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills. Proactive reporting on workload status and project updates, tailored to stakeholder preferences / needs
  • Strong presentation skills – building materials and confidently presenting to senior stakeholders
  • Excellent analytical skills. The ability to assess savings and other benefits – experience of engaging finance and other stakeholders to seek benefits approval
  • Results driven – able to create detailed plans that deliver projects in accordance with the agreed timelines  
  • Discretion and an ability to handle sensitive information.
  • A self-starter – able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
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Success Profile

What makes a successful Greystar team member? Check out the top traits we’re looking for and see if you have the right mix.

  • Professional
  • Risk-Taker
  • Detail-oriented
  • Collaborative
  • Strategic
  • Communicator

Benefits

Healthcare

Health insurance (including company-paid opportunities) is offered, along with competitive dental (US Only) and vision insurance* plan options

*in select countries

Retirement Planning

We know planning for retirement is a top priority for our team members. We offer competitive retirement savings plans including employer-matched 401(k) plans (US Only) and country-specific Pension Schemes to ensure the security of your financial future.

Paid Time Off

Full-time team members receive generous paid time off – including your birthday! – as well as paid sick leave, personal days, and company holidays*

*varies by country

Paid Parental Leave

Maternal and paternal paid leave is available for the birth or adoption of a child

Professional Development

Ongoing support is available for career advancement opportunities in addition to corporate training programs

Employee Assistance
Program

Experienced counselors are available 24/7 for confidential assistance to listen and help you find solutions at no cost to you

Note: Outlined benefits may vary by international region.

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