Strategic Sourcing Manager - IFM

About the Role

The Sourcing Manager develops and executes strategic sourcing initiatives to optimize costs, improve supplier performance, and ensure reliable delivery of goods and services. This role manages supplier relationships, leads competitive bidding processes, negotiates contracts, and drives continuous improvement in procurement operations to support organizational objectives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category-specific sourcing strategies aligned with business needs and budget objectives.
• Identify cost savings opportunities through market analysis, supplier consolidation, and process improvements.
• Conduct comprehensive supplier evaluations and competitive bid processes, including RFx (RFP, RFQ, RFI) development and management.
• Negotiate terms, pricing, and service level agreements with suppliers to achieve optimal value and risk mitigation.
• Manage supplier relationships throughout the contract lifecycle, monitoring performance against established KPIs and addressing performance issues or service gaps.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders including operations, finance, legal, and business unit leaders to understand requirements and align procurement activities with organizational goals.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, contract terms, and applicable regulations while maintaining appropriate documentation and audit trails.
• Analyze spend data to identify trends, opportunities, and risks.
• Lead cross-functional sourcing teams for complex initiatives.
• Develop supplier scorecards and performance metrics.
• Stay current on market conditions, pricing trends, and industry best practices to inform sourcing decisions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, finance, or related field.
• 5-7 years of progressive procurement or sourcing experience, preferably in facilities management, real estate, professional services, or related industries.
• Strong negotiation skills with demonstrated success achieving cost savings and favorable contract terms.
• Proven experience managing strategic supplier relationships and conducting competitive sourcing processes.
• Excellent analytical skills with proficiency in spend analysis and data-driven decision making.
• Strong project management capabilities, including managing multiple concurrent initiatives.
• Proficiency with procurement systems, contract management platforms, and Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel).
• Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Understanding of contract law, risk management, and procurement best practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certifications such as CPM (Certified Purchasing Manager), CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management), or CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional).
• Experience with e-procurement platforms and sourcing tools.
• Knowledge of sustainability and responsible sourcing practices.
• Experience in global or multi-regional sourcing environments.
• Familiarity with facilities management, real estate services, or corporate services procurement.

Skills

• Strategic thinking and analytical problem-solving abilities.
• Commercial acumen and financial literacy.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
• Relationship building across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Results orientation with focus on measurable outcomes.
• Attention to detail and process discipline.
• Adaptability in dynamic business environments.
• Ethical conduct and integrity in all procurement activities.