Sourcing Manager – Lead of Corporate Services and Facilities Category

Societe Generale; Montreal; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Société Générale, a leading global financial services company, seeks a senior Strategic Sourcing professional to lead supplier negotiations and manage indirect spend across Corporate Services and Facilities in the Americas.

The role demands strong commercial and contractual expertise, ability to review and finalize complex agreements, and close collaboration with Legal, Compliance, and Risk teams to mitigate operational and regulatory risks.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, vendor management, contract management, or category management.
• Experience independently negotiating commercial agreements and contract terms.
• Experience managing Corporate Services, Facilities, Real Estate, Workplace Services, or similar indirect spend categories.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing initiatives across Corporate Services and Facilities categories.
• Negotiate MSAs, Facilities Management, Building Services, NDAs and related contracts.
• Conduct spend analyses and supplier market assessments to benchmark costs.
• Develop sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives and priorities.
• Deliver measurable savings and process improvements while managing risk.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Contract negotiations

Vendor management

Spend analytics

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Supply Chain Management, Economics, or a related discipline

Tools

Procurement platforms (Ariba, SAP, Coupa, JAGGAER)

Job description

Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing within Société Générale (“SG”) Americas Sourcing Department supports the overall goals of the Global Sourcing Department in Paris (“ACHA/DIR”) to optimize and control SG’s cost structure while mitigating commercial, operational, and legal risks. This role is responsible for sourcing and supplier management activities across the Corporate Services and Facilities categories for the Americas region. The position partners closely with Corporate Services, Facilities Management, Real Estate, Operations, Security, Human Resources, Technology, Finance, and business stakeholders to execute sourcing initiatives, negotiate commercial agreements, manage supplier relationships, and identify opportunities to generate value through cost savings, process improvements, supplier optimization, and risk mitigation. The successful candidate must possess strong commercial and contractual expertise and be capable of independently leading complex negotiations with suppliers. The role requires the ability to review, draft, negotiate, and finalize commercial terms and conditions while effectively managing legal, operational, regulatory, and financial risks in partnership with Legal, Compliance, and Risk teams.

Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing within Société Générale (“SG”) Americas Sourcing Department supports the overall goals of the Global Sourcing Department in Paris (“ACHA/DIR”) to optimize and control SG’s cost structure while mitigating commercial, operational, and legal risks. This role is responsible for sourcing and supplier management activities across the Corporate Services and Facilities categories for the Americas region. The position partners closely with Corporate Services, Facilities Management, Real Estate, Operations, Security, Human Resources, Technology, Finance, and business stakeholders to execute sourcing initiatives, negotiate commercial agreements, manage supplier relationships, and identify opportunities to generate value through cost savings, process improvements, supplier optimization, and risk mitigation. The successful candidate must possess strong commercial and contractual expertise and be capable of independently leading complex negotiations with suppliers. The role requires the ability to review, draft, negotiate, and finalize commercial terms and conditions while effectively managing legal, operational, regulatory, and financial risks in partnership with Legal, Compliance, and Risk teams.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing

• Lead sourcing initiatives across Corporate Services and Facilities categories.
• Manage competitive sourcing events, including RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs.
• Conduct spend analysis, supplier market assessments, benchmarking, and commercial evaluations.
• Develop sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives and category priorities.
• Prepare business cases and sourcing recommendations for stakeholder review.
• Deliver measurable savings, cost avoidance, and operational improvement initiatives.
• Identify opportunities for supplier consolidation, process efficiencies, and service enhancements.
• Ensure sourcing activities comply with internal procurement policies and governance requirements.

Commercial & Contract Negotiations

• Independently lead end-to-end commercial and contractual negotiations with suppliers.
• Review, draft, redline, and negotiate commercial agreements with limited supervision.
• Negotiate a broad range of agreements, including:
• Master Service Agreements (MSAs)
• Facilities Management Agreements
• Building Services Contracts
• Security Services Agreements
• Corporate Services Agreements
• Statements of Work (SOWs)
• Order Forms
• Leases and Real Estate Related Agreements
• Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)
• Amendments and Renewals
• Challenge supplier‑proposed commercial and contractual positions to ensure alignment with the firm's objectives and risk appetite.
• Partner with Legal, Compliance, Information Security, and Risk teams to resolve complex contractual issues.
• Balance commercial objectives, business requirements, and risk considerations throughout negotiations.

Corporate Services Category

• Corporate Services
• Employee Services
• Mailroom and Courier Services
• Print and Document Management
• Records Management
• Office Services
• Reception Services
• Food and Catering Services
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Business Support Services

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing strategic sourcing initiatives for corporate service providers.
• Negotiating service agreements and commercial terms.
• Evaluating supplier performance and service quality.
• Supporting supplier governance and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identifying opportunities for operational efficiencies and cost optimization.

Facilities Category

• Facilities Management Services
• Building Operations and Maintenance
• HVAC Maintenance
• Electrical and Mechanical Services
• Cleaning and Janitorial Services
• Security Guarding Services
• Access Control Systems
• Workplace Services
• Furniture and Office Fit‑Out Projects
• Real Estate and Occupancy Services
• Sustainability and Environmental Services

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading sourcing initiatives for facilities and workplace‑related services.
• Negotiating facilities management contracts and service agreements.
• Supporting office construction, relocation, renovation, and workplace projects.
• Monitoring supplier performance against service‑level requirements.
• Driving facility cost optimization and operational excellence initiatives.

Stakeholder Management

• Partner with stakeholders across Marketing, Communications, Corporate Services, Finance, Technology, Human Resources, Operations, and Business Lines.
• Understand business requirements and translate them into sourcing strategies.
• Provide procurement guidance and commercial expertise throughout the sourcing lifecycle.
• Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, Risk, Information Security, and Third‑Party Risk Management functions.
• Prepare negotiation strategies, sourcing recommendations, executive presentations, and management reports.

Required

Profile required

• 8+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, vendor management, contract management, or category management.
• Demonstrated experience independently negotiating commercial agreements and contract terms and conditions.
• Experience managing Corporate Services, Facilities, Real Estate, Workplace Services, Business Support Services, or similar indirect spend categories.
• Proven experience leading sourcing initiatives and supplier negotiations.
• Experience managing stakeholder relationships across multiple business functions.
• Financial services industry experience preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong commercial negotiation and influencing skills.
• Strong contractual and legal acumen.
• Ability to independently lead supplier negotiations and challenge supplier positions effectively.
• Strong analytical and financial evaluation capabilities.
• Ability to assess commercial, operational, and contractual risks.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship‑building skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple sourcing initiatives simultaneously.

Technical Skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel
• Advanced PowerPoint
• Procurement and sourcing platforms (e.g., Ariba, SAP, Coupa, JAGGAER)
• Spend analytics and reporting tools
• Contract lifecycle management tools
• Knowledge of AI tools and technologies to improve sourcing effectiveness and operational efficiency

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Supply Chain Management, Economics, or a related discipline.
• Professional procurement certifications are a plus.

LANGUAGE:

Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing, is a requirement as the person in this position will need to collaborate regularly with colleagues and partners in the United States.

Due to US Federal Securities law that may apply to this position, candidates who will apply for this position may be required to submit to an enhanced background screening, including the collection of their fingerprints by a third‑party vendor selected by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority ("FINRA").

Business insight

Societe Generale is committed to offering an inclusive recruitment experience to all candidates. If you require any reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to let our Recruiters know.

OUR CULTURE:

At Societe Generale, we live by our 4 core values of commitment, responsibility, team spirit and innovation. We are engaged and demonstrate consideration for others. We act ethically and with courage. We focus our talent and energy on collective success. We experiment and propose new ideas. This way, we maximize our ability to serve client needs and anticipate market changes. Societe Generale is committed to strengthening bonds with colleagues, communities, and the world in which we live, because relationships are at the heart of how we operate. For more information about our Culture and Conduct initiatives, please visit this link (https://americas.societegenerale.com/en/careers/get-know-culture/)

D&I:

Our Diversity & Inclusion Mission: Recruit, develop, advance, and retain a diverse workforce that is united in our efforts to enhance our competitive position and deliver innovative solutions to our clients.

Our Diversity & Inclusion Vision:

• Engaged workforce that is demographically diverse in a way that reflects the communities in which we operate
• Inclusive culture and workplace that recognizes employees' unique needs and utilizes their diverse talents
• Engage our community and marketplace, and position the organization to meet the needs of all its clients

For more information about our D&I initiatives, please visit this link (https://americas.societegenerale.com/en/careers/get-know-diversity/)

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