Global Real Estate & Construction Procurement Lead

Skechers USA Ltd.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Skechers USA Ltd. in Southern California is seeking a Procurement Manager – Real Estate, Construction & Maintenance to lead end-to-end procurement for real estate transactions, store construction, and maintenance across domestic and international markets.

You will develop strategic procurement plans, manage vendor relationships, and collaborate with Legal, Finance, Store Development to ensure quality, budget, and brand standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Construction Management, Business Administration, Facilities Management, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in real estate procurement, lease negotiations, construction project management, or facilities maintenance.
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate complex agreements including real estate leases, construction contracts, and maintenance service agreements across multiple markets.
• Strong financial acumen with experience in budget management, cost analysis, capital expenditure planning, and ROI evaluation for real estate and construction projects.
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and vendor relationships in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
• Real Estate license or construction-related certification (e.g., CCIM, CPM, PMP, LEED, or equivalent).
• Experience working with global or multi-location retail real estate and construction portfolios.
• Proficiency in lease management, construction project management, and facilities software such as CoStar, Lucernex, Procore, or similar platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement and negotiation processes for real estate transactions, including new store leases, corporate office spaces, warehouse facilities, and lease renewals, while also managing procurement for construction and maintenance contracts across domestic and international markets.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies for real estate, construction, and facility maintenance that align with Skechers' expansion goals, quality standards, budget targets, and operational requirements.
• Oversee the full lifecycle of store construction procurement — vendor bidding, contract negotiation, supplier relationship management— ensuring all work meets Skechers' design and brand standards.
• Manage facility maintenance programs by sourcing, negotiating, and administering service contracts with maintenance vendors, contractors, and suppliers to ensure the upkeep and operational integrity of all Skechers properties.
• Analyze market trends, property valuations, construction costs, and competitive lease rates to support data-driven negotiation strategies and deliver measurable cost savings across all procurement categories.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Legal, Finance, Store Development, Construction, and Operations teams to ensure all real estate, construction, and maintenance agreements meet compliance, financial, and brand requirements.
• Manage and maintain strong relationships with landlords, brokers, developers, general contractors, architects, and facilities service providers to build a reliable and competitive vendor network.
• Oversee lease administration and construction project tracking, including monitoring critical dates, managing renewals and terminations, and ensuring all contractual and regulatory obligations are met.
• Prepare and present procurement reports, financial analyses, construction project updates, and maintenance performance metrics to senior leadership to support strategic decision-making.

Skills

Negotiation

Strategic leadership

Vendor management

Financial analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Real Estate/Construction degree

Tools

CoStar

Lucernex

Procore

Job description

Skechers USA Ltd. in Southern California is seeking a Procurement Manager – Real Estate, Construction & Maintenance to lead end-to-end procurement for real estate transactions, store construction, and maintenance across domestic and international markets.

You will develop strategic procurement plans, manage vendor relationships, and collaborate with Legal, Finance, Store Development to ensure quality, budget, and brand standards.