Senior Manager, Facilities Sourcing

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing strategy and operations for capital projects, renovations, and FF&E, ensuring alignment with institutional policies and project goals.
• Manage vendor relationships, including prequalification, performance evaluation, and issue resolution.
• Oversee the bidding process, including the development and issuance of RFPs, RFQs, and bid evaluations.
• Negotiate and manage contracts, ensuring clarity of scope, deliverables, and compliance with legal and financial standards.
• Ensure contract compliance through regular audits, documentation reviews, and coordination with legal and finance teams.
• Promote supplier diversity by identifying and engaging with minority-, women-, and veteran-owned businesses.
• Collaborate with project managers and design teams to align procurement timelines with project schedules and milestones.
• Develop and implement sourcing policies and procedures that support transparency, efficiency, and risk mitigation.
• Supervise and mentor sourcing specialists and FF&E staff, fostering professional development and operational excellence.
• Monitor procurement performance metrics and provide regular reporting to leadership on cost savings, compliance, and vendor performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Construction Management, or a related field required.
• Master's degree or professional certification (e.g., CPSM, CPPB, PMP) preferred.
• Minimum of 8-10 years of progressive experience in procurement, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership role.
• Experience in construction procurement, capital project delivery, and FF&E coordination strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated success in contract negotiation, vendor management, and supplier diversity initiatives.