The Inland Real Estate Group Of Companies, Inc.
Diversified real estate investment, development, and management firm across various sectors.
Category Manager - Property Management
Lead procurement strategy and vendor management for property management spend.
Job Highlights
About the Role
We’re seeking a strategic, relationship‑driven Category Manager – Property Management to lead category management strategies for our enterprise‑wide Property Management spend. This role aligns procurement strategy with business objectives, balancing cost optimization, vendor performance, compliance, and innovation. You will partner closely with Property Management leaders across the company to deliver best‑in‑class service and support. In addition to overseeing key corporate procurement programs such as Yardi, Box.com, DocuSign, CoStar, and other enterprise subscriptions, you will drive sourcing initiatives, manage vendor relationships, and ensure compliance with third‑party risk and contract requirements. The position offers high impact, cross‑functional visibility, autonomy, and the opportunity to shape enterprise‑wide strategy within a collaborative, high‑performing procurement team. • Develop and execute short‑ and long‑term category strategies aligned with business goals and budgets. • Monitor industry trends and emerging solutions to inform procurement decisions. • Build and maintain strong vendor relationships, negotiate pricing, contracts, and service agreements. • Partner with Third Party Risk Management to ensure compliance and oversee the full contract lifecycle. • Manage enterprise procurement programs (Yardi, Box.com, DocuSign, CoStar) including onboarding, issue resolution, and invoicing. • Drive cost optimization through detailed analysis of proposals, pricing structures, and contract terms. • Communicate effectively with stakeholders to influence buying decisions across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸category strategy
- ▸vendor management
- ▸procurement tools
- ▸cost optimization
- ▸compliance oversight
- ▸stakeholder communication
What You Bring
• Require a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. • Minimum 5 years of property management category management or strategic sourcing experience; experience across commercial, residential, and self‑storage assets preferred. • Demonstrate strong problem‑solving, analytical, and commercial acumen with excellent communication skills. • Proficient in Microsoft Office; intermediate knowledge of Yardi, Box.com, DocuSign, and Venminder.
Requirements
- ▸bachelor's
- ▸5 years
- ▸problem solving
- ▸microsoft office
- ▸yardi
- ▸docusign
Benefits
Inland provides a competitive salary range of $95,000‑$121,000, discretionary bonus eligibility, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, life and disability insurance, and parental leave. The company is an equal‑opportunity employer, drug‑free workplace, and participates in E‑Verify.
Work Environment
Office Full-Time