Director, Procurement

Tishman Speyer•New York City, NY

About The Position

As the Director of Property Operations and Corporate Services Procurement, you will report to the Sr Director of Indirect Procurement and play a meaningful role in driving Tishman Speyer’s bottom-line savings through rigorous company-wide sourcing activities in partnership with senior leadership and internal business partners across multiple geographies. Develop Procurement capability within Property Operations and TSP Corporate functions, enabling Tishman Speyer to effectively manage and control its spend under management across the U.S and ultimately across all TSP markets globally. Actively develop and manage the Procurement capability within TSP with the primary goals of improving supplier performance, achieving cost savings, managing supplier relationships, and strengthening compliance to a rigorous sourcing process. Strategically develop and implement commodity/supply chain strategies covering TSP Corporate goods and services, to deliver maximum value, leverage, and standardization. Adhere to policies (e.g., Code of Ethics), regulations and laws (federal, state, and local) to ensure that the behavior of organization is honest, ethical, and professional. Promote a best-in-class Supplier Relationship Management program. Promote the use of existing procurement standard operating procedures to ensure that standards are being consistently adhered to and, further develop areas for process improvement. Establish and maintain measurable key performance indicators (KPI’s) for all levels of procurement activities, to include but not be limited to supplier performance, supplier quality, internal order placement performance and buyer activity levels. This should also include metrics related to self-performance in the service of supporting internal Tishman Speyer Property Management clients as well as measurement of annualized savings on existing property management service contracts. Manage the request for proposal (RFP), bid issuance/bid submission, bid leveling, award and contracting processes within Property operations and TSP Corporate. Ensure that they are strictly adhered to across the organization and that there is rationale support for each business award. Negotiate and execute contracts and purchase orders to support business needs. Establish, implement, and/or enforce periodic reporting requirements to related Tishman Speyer management team.

Requirements

7-10 years of procurement, vendor management, or facilities management experience in real estate, corporate services, or multi-unit property management
Proven track record managing multiple service categories (janitorial, security, maintenance, professional services, etc.)
Strong contracting and procurement acumen; experience negotiating complex service agreements
Experience developing and managing Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) programs
Excellent stakeholder management and relationship building skills; ability to influence across organizational levels
Demonstrated ability to drive cost savings and operational efficiency
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; comfort with data analysis and vendor scorecard metrics
Experience with vendor performance evaluation and management
Knowledge of real estate operations, building services, and facility management best practices preferred
Proficiency with procurement software/systems,Microsoft Office Suite, and AI tools
Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
Procurement Expertise: Advanced knowledge of RFP processes, contract negotiation, vendor evaluation, and procurement best practices
Relationship Management: Ability to build trust, influence, and negotiate effectively with vendors and internal stakeholders
Strategic Thinking: Ability to evaluate vendors and services beyond cost; focus on long-term value and strategic fit
Analytical Skills: Comfort with data analysis, vendor scorecards, performance metrics, and ROI calculations
Leadership: Ability to manage vendor relationships, lead cross-functional teams, and make sound business decisions
Communication: Clear, professional communication with vendors, internal teams, and senior leadership
Attention to Detail: Thorough review of contracts, compliance requirements, and service delivery
Problem-Solving: Ability to manage vendor disputes, performance issues, and operational challenges
Business Acumen: Understanding of budget management, cost control, and operational efficiency

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of real estate operations, building services, and facility management best practices

Responsibilities

Develop Procurement capability within Property Operations and TSP Corporate functions, enabling Tishman Speyer to effectively manage and control its spend under management across the U.S and ultimately across all TSP markets globally
Actively develop and manage the Procurement capability within TSP with the primary goals of improving supplier performance, achieving cost savings, managing supplier relationships, and strengthening compliance to a rigorous sourcing process
Strategically develop and implement commodity/supply chain strategies covering TSP Corporate goods and services, to deliver maximum value, leverage, and standardization
Adhere to policies (e.g., Code of Ethics), regulations and laws (federal, state, and local) to ensure that the behavior of organization is honest, ethical, and professional
Promote a best-in-class Supplier Relationship Management program
Promote the use of existing procurement standard operating procedures to ensure that standards are being consistently adhered to and, further develop areas for process improvement
Establish and maintain measurable key performance indicators (KPI’s) for all levels of procurement activities, to include but not be limited to supplier performance, supplier quality, internal order placement performance and buyer activity levels. This should also include metrics related to self-performance in the service of supporting internal Tishman Speyer Property Management clients as well as measurement of annualized savings on existing property management service contracts
Manage the request for proposal (RFP), bid issuance/bid submission, bid leveling, award and contracting processes within Property operations and TSP Corporate. Ensure that they are strictly adhered to across the organization and that there is rationale support for each business award
Negotiate and execute contracts and purchase orders to support business needs.
Establish, implement, and/or enforce periodic reporting requirements to related Tishman Speyer management team