Job Description
Company Overview Asset Living is a third-party management firm and a proven partner in fostering thriving communities nationwide. Founded in 1986, Asset Living has decades of experience delivering exceptional value to our partners. Since the beginning, our undeniable passion has driven our organic growth from a small property management firm to one of the most trusted allies in real estate. Asset Living's growing portfolio includes a multitude of properties across the country that span the multifamily, single-family home rentals, affordable housing, build-to-rent, active adult, and student housing divisions.
Asset Living is a fast-growing company made up of talented individuals from diverse backgrounds that differentiate us and help us drive innovation and results for our clients and communities across the US. At Asset Living, we wholeheartedly believe 'Together We Lead, Together We Succeed'. We empower each other to lead by example, collaborate, and evolve - inspired by our belief that we can continually improve as individuals and as an organization. Together, we create an environment where every voice is heard, every idea is valued, and every individual experiences opportunities to grow as our company grows. When you join Asset Living, you become part of a dynamic team that thrives on unity, unique talents, and a universal culture of winning.
Recognized as one of the nation's Best and Brightest Places to Work and ranked in the NMHC top 50 professionals, join Asset Living because of its reputation as the most trusted partner in real estate, workplace culture, and growth opportunities. Asset Living is a member of The Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) and is recognized as an Accredited Management Organization (AMO). Together, we lead the way, and together, we achieve excellence in all that we do. Join a workplace where success is a collective journey and leadership is a shared responsibility.
Category Manager - Corporate Services Asset Living is looking for a tech-savvy Category Manager to lead procurement for our Corporate Services Categories. This role will manage sourcing and vendor relationships across categories including, but not limited to software, hardware, IT services, cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, HR Technology, Staffing Services, Consulting, Insurance Brokerage and Risk Management, Travel and Expense Management, Marketing and Event Management Services. The successful candidate will partner closely with leadership to support innovation, scalability, and cost optimization.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities - Develop and implement sourcing strategies for categories of responsibility.
- Lead vendor selection, contract negotiations, and renewals with a focus on value and risk mitigation.
- Monitor technology trends and market dynamics to inform procurement decisions.
- Collaborate with IT, Legal, HR, Marketing and Finance teams to ensure the alignment of business needs and compliance.
- Manage supplier performance, Service Level Agreements (SLAs), and issue resolution.
- Support transformation initiatives and digital procurement efforts.
Education & Experience - Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, or related field; MBA a plus.
- 5+ years of experience in Corporate Services procurement or category management, preferably within the Property Management Industry.
- Deep understanding of IT sourcing, licensing models, and vendor ecosystems.
- Strong analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience with procurement platforms and contract lifecycle management tools.
This job description should not be considered all-inclusive. It is merely a guide of expected duties. The employee understands that the job description is neither complete nor permanent and may be modified at any time. At the request of their supervisor, an employee may be asked to perform additional duties or take on additional responsibilities without notice.
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