Director, Strategic Sourcing

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Colorado, +3 more states.

📋 Description

• Lead and develop a high-performing Grounds (Landscape & Snow Removal) S&P team for a major client.

• Manage expectations and deliverables for the team in collaboration with S&P account leadership, Account leadership, and the client.

• Own and implement the long-term sourcing strategy for the Grounds IFM category.

• Enhance performance, optimize costs, mitigate risks, ensure governance, and drive innovation within the Grounds portfolio.

• Provide strategic direction and subject-matter expertise in Landscape and Snow Removal sourcing, supplier relationships, and program management.

• Analyze market trends, supplier landscapes, and industry developments, and communicate findings to stakeholders.

• Counsel stakeholders on scope development, risk management, contract structure, and supplier strategies.

• Lead large-scale RFI, RFP, and RFQ processes from inception to contract award and transition.

• Formulate sourcing strategies, scopes, commercial models, evaluation frameworks, and award recommendations.

• Manage supplier communications, negotiations, clarifications, final selection, documentation, compliance, and governance.

• Collaborate with operations teams to standardize RFP/bid and contracting processes.

• Identify risks and opportunities while recommending effective mitigation strategies.

• Oversee compliance, controls, technology tools, and adherence to the S&P Playbook in sourcing.

• Independently negotiate master service agreements and performance-based contracts.

• Coordinate with Corporate Legal and Risk Management on contractual terms and approvals.

• Guide supplier relationship management and performance programs, including scorecards, QBRs, and quarterly reports.

• Mentor and train suppliers while proactively addressing performance issues.

• Recruit, develop, coach, retain, and lead sourcing professionals.

• Establish priorities, assign deliverables, resolve operational challenges, and ensure client satisfaction.

• Present sourcing strategies, award recommendations, and performance outcomes to senior leadership and clients.

• Lead client meetings and strategy sessions, representing procurement in governance and executive forums.

• Provide market, supplier, and operational intelligence while proactively escalating issues with recommended solutions.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 6 years of strategic sourcing experience in services or indirect categories related to facilities services, with proven expertise in Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) procurement.

• Consistent availability during standard business hours (e.g., 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CST).

• Reliable access to a desk, computer, phone, email, and video conferencing systems (Zoom / Microsoft Teams).

• Demonstrated experience in people management.

• Proven ability to independently lead end-to-end RFx processes in complex environments.

• Strong stakeholder management capabilities in intricate settings.

• Executive presence with the ability to influence senior leadership.

• Strategic mindset comfortable navigating ambiguity.

• Demonstrated bias for action.

• Proven success in managing high-visibility service categories, preferably IFM or facilities-related services.

• Experience in contract negotiation and commercial strategy.

• Exceptional interpersonal, organizational, analytical, oral, and written communication skills.

• Proficient in PC skills and MS Office applications — Excel, Word & PowerPoint.

• Advanced proficiency in Excel and Power Query, capable of cleaning, merging, and analyzing large datasets.

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from an accredited four-year college or university.

• Willingness to travel within the U.S. (approximately 30%).

• MBA or advanced credentials preferred.

• Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

🏝️ Benefits

• 401(k) plan with matching contributions from the company.

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care.

• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary.

• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays.

• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay.

• Remote work arrangement.

• Company-provided access to desk, computer, phone, email, and video conferencing systems for operational needs.