Sr. Manager, Strategic Sourcing - Global Indirect - Real Estate & Large Projects

TL;DR

Sr. Manager, Strategic Sourcing (Global Indirect - Real Estate & Large Projects): Develop and execute global sourcing strategies for real estate and high-value projects with an accent on procurement initiatives, cost savings, risk mitigation, and business growth. Focus on overseeing major project execution, building supplier relationships, providing strategic insights, and leading teams.

Location: Remote (US), up to 20% travel expected

Salary: $120,000 - $145,000 annually

Company

Global leader connecting people, information, and ideas to solve complex connectivity challenges.

What you will do

• Develop and implement global sourcing strategies for real estate and high-value projects.
• Build and maintain relationships with strategic suppliers and internal stakeholders including Procurement Finance.
• Oversee procurement execution for major projects, aligning with scope, timeline, and budget.
• Provide reports, analysis, performance metrics, and strategic insights to management.
• Act as subject matter expert, advising regional teams and ensuring global consistency.
• Lead, engage, and develop direct reports with talent and succession planning.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, or related (Master’s preferred)
• Minimum 10 years procurement experience, including 3–5 years in indirect categories (real estate/facilities)
• Proven record leading large-scale sourcing initiatives and achieving global cost savings
• Strong negotiation skills and experience managing complex supplier relationships
• Proficient in financial modeling, cost analysis, and Microsoft Office
• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time

Nice to have

• Experience partnering with finance teams
• Demonstrated strategic thinking, process management, and problem-solving skills
• Strong leadership presence and experience developing team members
• Excellent communication skills to influence senior leadership

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid and remote work practices where feasible
• Health/dental/vision, long/short term disability, life insurance, HSA/FSA
• Matching retirement plans, paid vacation, parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan, paid volunteer leave, training opportunities
• Professional talent management, succession planning, health well-being initiatives
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability