Category Manager – Interior Systems & Finishes

OES Equipment part of the DPR Family of Companies is a fast-paced supply and rental equipment company in the construction industry. We areseekinga highly analyticalCategory Manager Interior Systems & Finishesto develop own and execute sourcing strategies across key spend categories including materials equipment tools consumables rentals and specialty services. This role owns category strategy supplierselection consolidation and commercial optimization across OES branches and DPR project teams.

The Category Manager Interior Systems & Finishes partners closely with Operations Procurement Finance Risk/Legal and branch leadership to build scalable supplier programs that improve cost service quality and operational consistency. The ideal candidate is analytical commercially minded and comfortable leading cross-functional initiatives that translate sourcing strategy into measurable business outcomes. Responsibilities will include but may not be limited to the following:

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and execute multi-year category strategies aligned with OES business needs spend profiles and growth plans.

• Analyze spend supplier landscapes and market trends toidentifyopportunities for consolidation standardization and strategic partnerships.

• Lead supplier identification evaluation onboarding and performance management for assigned categories.

• Own and execute strategic sourcing events (RFx) including bid development evaluation total cost analysis and commercial negotiations in partnership with Risk and Legal.

• Establish and manage preferred supplier programs framework agreements MSAs and category pricing catalogs.

• Partner with Operations Procurement and branch teams to drive program adoptionpurchasingcompliance and vendor performance.

• Monitor and report on category performance including margins cost savings cost avoidance service levels and supplier compliance.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives including system enhancements (e.g. Coupa ERP) and category playbook development.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Strong understanding of construction and building materials.

• Ability to read drawings and specifications to understand technical requirements.

• Exceptional negotiation sourcing and vendor-management skills.

• Ability to conduct complex financial and market analysis.

• Excellent communication skills with ability to influence at multiple levels.

• Ability to balance strategic planning with tactical execution.

• Excellent listening and communication skills.

• Positive interpersonal skills with strong attention to detail.

• Ability to work in both a team environment and independently.

• Consistently provides responsive quality service to meet and exceed customer expectations.

• Ability to thrive in a multitasking environment.

• Intermediateproficiencyin Microsoft Office Suite.

Education and Experience

• 46 years in strategic sourcing procurement or supply chain operations.

• Experience in category management strongly preferred.

• Construction or material distribution industry experience is a strong plus.

• Experience running RFPs and negotiating large commercial agreements.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

• Must be able tolift upto 50 pounds at times.