Procurement and Real Estate Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee the company's procurement, vendor management, real estate portfolio, and facilities strategy.

• Create and implement procurement strategies that align with operational and financial goals.

• Lead sourcing, RFP processes, bid evaluations, contract negotiations, and vendor selection procedures.

• Negotiate pricing, service levels, contractual terms, and risk management provisions.

• Develop category management strategies across IT, professional services, facilities and office services, marketing and business development, travel, and corporate services.

• Manage supplier performance through KPIs, scorecards, and business reviews.

• Identify opportunities for cost savings, process enhancements, and strategic sourcing initiatives.

• Ensure adherence to procurement policies, internal controls, and delegated authority requirements.

• Monitor supplier risk, financial viability, and contractual commitments.

• Formulate and sustain the real estate strategy across offices and operational facilities.

• Manage lease negotiations, renewals, expansions, consolidations, and dispositions with a real estate broker.

• Perform market analyses and financial assessments for location decisions.

• Oversee lease obligations, critical dates, occupancy costs, and landlord relationships.

• Direct site selection for new office locations.

• Assist in mergers, acquisitions, and integrations involving facilities and real estate assets.

• Oversee workspace optimization and strategies for flexible workplaces.

• Coordinate renovations, office openings, relocations, and workplace enhancement projects.

• Manage facilities-related vendors and support business continuity and emergency preparedness initiatives.

• Develop and oversee procurement and facilities budgets.

• Track procurement savings and cost avoidance measures.

• Analyze real estate investments, lease obligations, and occupancy expenses.

• Prepare business cases and financial models for procurement and real estate decisions.

• Assist with annual budgeting and long-term strategic planning.

• Collaborate with Finance, Operations, IT, Human Resources, and business leaders.

• Report directly to the Chief Financial Officer.

• Directly manage and mentor the Business Support Administrator.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Real Estate, Finance, Engineering, or a related field.

• Over 5 years of relevant experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, real estate, facilities management, or related areas.

• Experience managing real estate portfolios across multiple office locations.

• Proven experience negotiating commercial contracts, leases, and vendor agreements.

• Previous experience managing, mentoring, or supervising employees.

• Strong project management and organizational capabilities.

• Ability to handle multiple priorities across geographically dispersed offices.

• Proficient in contract negotiation and supplier management.

• Knowledge of commercial real estate leasing and transaction processes.

• Expertise in financial analysis, budgeting, and business case development.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, ERP systems, and procurement technologies.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Demonstrated capability in driving operational efficiencies and cost reductions.

• Preferred certifications include CPSM, CPM, CCIM, FMP, LEED Accreditation, or other sustainability credentials.

🏝️ Benefits

• Retirement plan.

• Healthcare coverage.

• Competitive total rewards package.

• Other benefits that may vary by position and location.