8-10 years in indirect procurement and strategic sourcing, especially in facilities
Proven track record in developing category strategies and leading large-scale sourcing initiatives
Strong negotiation experience with suppliers
Experience interfacing with stakeholders across all organizational levels in a service-oriented environment
Expertise in TCO modeling and data-driven decision-making
Capability in driving change management and building cross-functional consensus
Experience with value engineering to reduce costs without quality compromise
Deep knowledge of IT supplier ecosystems
Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint
Detail-oriented with strong client expectation management skills
Strong leadership and problem-solving abilities
Entrepreneurial approach with a client service commitment
Responsibilities
Lead strategic sourcing engagements across facility categories to achieve savings and supplier performance
Engage with client stakeholders to determine category priorities and challenges
Oversee the full RFP process from data collection to supplier negotiations and contracting
Evaluate supplier proposals using TCO modeling for informed decision-making
Implement innovative cost-reduction strategies beyond unit prices
Conduct research and analytics to validate savings projections for negotiations
Ensure high customer satisfaction with effective communication and service
Manage supplier ecosystems regionally and categorically for optimal performance
Benefits
Comprehensive health insurance options
401(k) plan with company match
Flexible work arrangements with minimal travel requirements
Professional development and training opportunities
Generous paid time off and holiday schedule
Full Job Description
Position Summary:
We have an immediate opening for a full-time Senior Manager Strategic Sourcing - Facilities on our Center of Excellence team. You will lead and manage complex strategic sourcing engagements across all facility categories, ensuring business continuity, cost savings delivery, and high levels of supplier performance. This role engages with all relevant client stakeholders and reports directly to the Managing Director, Sourcing & Procurement - Facilities.
Responsibilities:
Lead the development and execution of sourcing strategies that deliver measurable results for our clients across the facilities category and all facility-related services and supplies, including maintenance, repairs, utilities, janitorial, HVAC, construction, and more.
Engage directly with client stakeholders to identify category-specific priorities and challenges, then develop sourcing strategies that effectively address those objectives.
Assume full ownership of the end-to-end RFP process, including data gathering, RFP development and execution, proposal evaluation, supplier negotiations, results of presentation, and support for client award decisions and supplier/client contracting.
Lead evaluations of supplier proposals by applying TCO modeling.
Develop and implement innovative cost-reduction strategies that extend beyond unit price negotiations, including value engineering and demand optimization initiatives.
Lead research and analytics efforts to validate savings projections and enable more precise supplier negotiations.
Provide first-rate customer service to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction, internal and external.
Perform necessary supplier research to stay informed in changing market trends and supplier capabilities.
Facilitate communication between client business units and suppliers to ensure effective category execution and delivery.
Build and manage best-in-class supplier ecosystems by category and region.
Review major contracts and act as a subject matter expert for complex negotiations.
Monitor and analyze spend, supplier performance, and savings targets at the category and sub-category levels.
Build and maintain strong relationships at all organizational levels, including C-suite partnerships.
Requirements:
A bachelor's degree is required.
8-10 years of experience in indirect procurement and strategic sourcing with deep expertise in facilities.
Proven experience developing category strategies and leading large-scale sourcing events.
Strong background in supplier negotiations.
Prior experience interfacing with clients and/or stakeholders at all organizational levels, especially within a services industry (e.g., professional consulting, BPO, managed services, outsourcing)
Demonstrated expertise in TCO modeling and data-driven decision-making.
Experience driving change management and building cross-functional consensus.
Experience identifying and implementing value engineering and spec optimization recommendations to reduce total cost without sacrificing quality.
Strong knowledge of supplier ecosystems serving the IT categories.
Proficient in MS Office applications, including Excel (analysis) and PowerPoint (presentations).
Detail oriented with the keen ability to deliver on client expectations, influencing others or escalating as needed to do so.
Demonstrated ability to interpret complex data and translate insights into business recommendations.
Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Proven ability to build relationships and gain credibility in areas beyond defined scope of work.
Entrepreneurial mindset with commitment to client service.
Ability to manage multiple priorities with strong attention to detail.
Flexible and adaptable in a changing environment; minimal travel required.
Travel: This role requires approximately 5% travel.
Other Duties: This Job Description is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities, and the employee is expected to perform other duties as necessary and assigned. The duties and responsibilities of this position may be modified at any time to meet changing business needs.
NOTE: The listed compensation range reflects the anticipated base pay for this role. Final compensation will be determined based on location, experience, and job-related factors, and may include additional benefits consistent with applicable pay transparency laws.
