Sourcing Real Estate Services

Chain IQ Group AG

. Lead strategic sourcing initiatives across Real Estate, Facilities Management, Construction, MRO, Workplace Services, and related Corporate Services categories .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeRosemont • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $120,000 - $170,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic sourcing and procurement, particularly within Real Estate and Corporate Services, with a strong focus on negotiation, contract management, and stakeholder engagement. Proven ability to deliver cost savings and process improvements through data analysis and market assessments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Strategic SourcingContract NegotiationStakeholder ManagementSpend AnalysisSupplier Relationship Management

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Hard Skills

Strategic SourcingCategory ManagementContract DraftingNegotiation StrategiesMarket AssessmentSpend AnalysisSupplier EvaluationRisk ManagementCommercial OptimizationOperational Value Delivery

Soft Skills

CommunicationInfluencingCross-Functional CollaborationLeadershipAnalytical Thinking

Tools & Technologies

Procurement SystemsMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointSupplier Management Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

CPSMCIPS

Industry Keywords

Real EstateFacilities ManagementConstructionWorkplace ServicesMROCorporate ServicesProcurement PoliciesGovernance StandardsService-Level AgreementsStatements of Work

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead strategic sourcing initiatives across Real Estate, Facilities Management, Construction, MRO, Workplace Services, and related Corporate Services categories
Partner with business stakeholders to understand operational requirements and develop sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives
Manage end-to-end competitive sourcing events, including RFI, RFP, RFQ, e-auctions, supplier engagement, evaluation, negotiation, and award recommendations
Develop and execute commercial negotiation strategies optimizing cost, service quality, supplier performance, and risk management
Draft, negotiate, and finalize Statements of Work, Master Service Agreements, and other commercial contracts with Legal and Risk teams
Build and maintain relationships with key suppliers
Monitor market trends, supplier capabilities, and industry innovations to support category strategies
Identify and deliver cost savings, process improvements, and value creation through benchmarking, spend analysis, and commercial optimization
Ensure compliance with procurement policies, governance standards, regulatory requirements, and sourcing best practices
Provide sourcing leadership, project reporting, stakeholder communications, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Real Estate, Finance, Engineering, Data Analytics or a related discipline
4+ years of strategic sourcing, procurement, category management, or commercial management experience, with a strong focus on Real Estate and Corporate Services categories
Demonstrated experience sourcing and negotiating Real Estate, Facilities Management, Construction, Workplace Services, MRO, or related service agreements
Proven ability to lead complex sourcing events, including RFIs, RFPs, RFQs, supplier evaluations, and contract negotiations
Strong commercial acumen with experience developing negotiation strategies that deliver cost savings, risk mitigation, and operational value
Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, Statements of Work (SOWs), service-level agreements (SLAs), and supplier performance terms
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret spend data, conduct market assessments, develop business cases, and generate actionable insights
Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills, with the ability to effectively engage senior business leaders and cross-functional teams
Proficiency with procurement systems, Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint, and supplier management tools
Professional certifications such as CPSM, CIPS, or equivalent are preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual discretionary bonus eligibility
Medical coverage
Vision coverage
Dental coverage
401(k)
Wide range of paid time off options
Dynamic and international work environment
Great Place to Work-certified employer