Procurement and Real Estate Manager

Jensen Hughes

14h•$110,000 - $135,000

About The Position

The Procurement & Real Estate Manager leads the company's procurement, vendor management, real estate portfolio, and facilities strategy. The role ensures the organization obtains high-quality goods and services at the best value while optimizing office locations, lease commitments, workplace experience, and occupancy costs. It partners closely with Finance, Operations, IT, Human Resources, and business leaders to support organizational growth, operational efficiency, and employee engagement. The position also directly supervises the Business Support Administrator, overseeing priorities, workload, and development. The ideal candidate brings commercial negotiation skills, real estate expertise, financial acumen, and strategic thinking to manage supplier relationships and the company's real estate footprint.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Real Estate, Finance, Engineering, or a related field.
At least 5 years of relevant experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, real estate, facilities management, or related functions.
Experience managing real estate portfolios across multiple office locations.
Experience negotiating commercial contracts, leases, and vendor agreements.
Experience managing, mentoring, or supervising employees, including delegating work, providing feedback, and developing team members.
Strong project management and organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities across geographically dispersed offices.
Excellent collaboration, communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
Strong contract negotiation and supplier management skills.
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 capabilities.
Demonstrated ability to drive operational efficiencies and cost savings.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a professional services, consulting, engineering, architecture, legal, accounting, or corporate environment.
Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM).
Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM).
Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM).
Facility Management Professional (FMP).
LEED Accreditation or another sustainability credential.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with operational and financial objectives in collaboration with functional stakeholders.
Lead sourcing, RFP, bid evaluation, contract negotiation, and vendor selection processes.
Negotiate pricing, service levels, contractual terms, and risk protections.
Establish category management strategies for Information Technology, Professional Services, Facilities and Office Services, Marketing and Business Development, and Travel and Corporate Services.
Manage supplier performance using KPIs, scorecards, and periodic business reviews.
Identify cost-saving opportunities, process improvements, and strategic sourcing initiatives.
Ensure compliance with procurement policies, internal controls, and delegated authority requirements.
Monitor supplier risk, financial stability, and contractual obligations.
Develop and maintain the organization's real estate strategy across offices and operational facilities.
Partner with a real estate broker to manage lease negotiations, renewals, expansions, consolidations, and dispositions.
Conduct market analyses and financial evaluations to support location decisions.
Partner with leadership to align the office footprint with business growth and workforce strategies.
Monitor lease obligations, critical dates, occupancy costs, and landlord relationships.
Lead site selection for new office locations.
Support mergers, acquisitions, and integration activities involving facilities and real estate assets.
Oversee workspace optimization initiatives and flexible workplace strategies.
Coordinate renovations, office openings, relocations, and workplace improvement projects.
Manage facilities-related vendors, including property management firms, maintenance providers, security providers, and furniture and workplace vendors.
Support business continuity and emergency preparedness efforts.
Develop and manage procurement and facilities budgets.
Track procurement savings and cost-avoidance initiatives.
Analyze real estate investments, lease commitments, and occupancy costs.
Prepare business cases and financial models for significant procurement and real estate decisions.
Support annual budgeting and long-range planning processes.
Directly supervise the Business Support Administrator, including oversight of priorities, workload, and development.