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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in sourcing and procurement strategies, contract negotiation, and supplier relationship management, with a strong focus on data-driven decision-making and cost reduction. Proven ability to lead teams, develop category plans, and execute RFx events in the construction and facility services sectors.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Sourcing And Procurement StrategiesContract NegotiationSupplier Relationship ManagementRFx Event ExecutionConstruction Project Knowledge
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Bid AnalysisCost ModelsContract Lifecycle ManagementNegotiating PlansCategory Plans Development
Soft Skills
LeadershipMentoringCollaborationProblem-Solving
Tools & Technologies
MS Office SuiteMS ExcelMS OutlookMS PowerPoint
Industry Keywords
Construction ProcurementFacility ServicesRetail SourcingFood Service ProcurementSupplier Performance Monitoring
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Oversee sourcing and procurement activities for products and services, including construction projects, facility services, parts, and equipment
- Gather requirements and create and issue Requests for Proposal (RFPs)
- Evaluate proposals, negotiate contracts, and oversee procurement processes
- Define sourcing and procurement strategies using structured, data-driven approaches
- Develop and implement procurement best practices and sourcing strategies
- Manage the contract lifecycle and build supplier relationships
- Collaborate with leadership and stakeholders to define specifications and requirements
- Develop business insights and strategies to mitigate risk, improve performance, and reduce costs
- Identify suppliers and execute competitive RFx events
- Develop sourcing negotiation strategies and negotiate supplier contracts
- Maintain relationships with stakeholders, contractors, and suppliers and resolve issues
- Monitor market trends and technology advancements affecting supplier performance and procurement
- Prepare reports and presentations for leadership and stakeholders
- Support supplier business reviews, governance committees, and category strategy meetings
- Qualify potential suppliers by evaluating capabilities, deadlines, quality standards, and financial background
- Recommend high-impact projects that reduce cost and risk and improve quality
- Support product and service management, testing, and company recommendations
- Participate in corporate sustainability programs through sourcing
- Manage, mentor, and develop direct reports and sourcing professionals
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) strongly preferred
- Minimum of 5+ years of relevant work experience required
- 3+ years of management experience preferred
- Ability to develop bid analysis and cost models
- Knowledge of construction divisions of work and direct pricing negotiations associated with construction trades
- Experience leading sourcing/procurement teams to develop category plans and sourcing strategies, execute RFx events, and conduct complex contract negotiations strongly preferred
- Demonstrated successful contract and agreement negotiation experience, managing the entire RFQ/RFP process, including development of negotiating plans and strategies strongly preferred
- Experience and background in construction project and facility maintenance services, parts, and equipment in retail, food service, or restaurants, and sourcing/procurement of products/services in this space strongly preferred
- Proficient with MS Office suite, with advanced skills in MS Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
- Supervisory experience a plus
Benefits
Comp & perks- General description of benefits offered in the US is available via the linked benefits page
- General description of benefits offered in Canada is available via the linked benefits page