Global Real Estate & Construction Sourcing Lead (Hybrid)

Cybersearch, LTD.; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Cybersearch, LTD. is seeking a Category Manager specializing in Global Real Estate and Construction Procurement to support a large portfolio of corporate real estate and workplace projects.

This senior, hands‑on role leads category strategies across construction, design, and related services. The ideal candidate brings deep strategic sourcing expertise with direct experience supporting large‑scale corporate real estate and construction projects, partnering with Real Estate, Finance, Legal, and

Qualifications

• 10+ years of strategic sourcing, procurement, category management, or commercial management experience.
• 5+ years of direct Corporate Real Estate, Design, Construction.
• Proven experience independently leading large, complex, high‑dollar construction or real estate sourcing initiatives.
• Strong experience developing category strategies and leading competitive RFx processes.
• Hands‑on experience negotiating construction, professional services, consulting, and/or master service agreements.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen with an understanding of construction budgets, contracts, risk, and supplier negotiations.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and executive presence.
• Experience with enterprise sourcing/procurement platforms such as Ariba, Zip, Coupa, or similar systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category and sourcing strategies for corporate real estate, design, construction, workplace, and facilities‑related services.
• Lead complex RFIs, RFQs, RFPs, bid evaluations, supplier selections, and contract negotiations for major capital projects.
• Manage sourcing activities across architecture, engineering, general contractors, project management, furniture, technology infrastructure, and specialty vendors.
• Lead projects throughout the procurement lifecycle, from initial strategy and requirements through supplier selection, contracting, and implementation.
• Negotiate construction and professional services agreements, MSAs, SOWs, rate cards, and other commercial terms.
• Partner with Legal and Risk to ensure contracts address risk, insurance, indemnification, performance, and compliance requirements.
• Develop and manage strategic supplier relationships, performance metrics, and supplier governance.
• Use spend analysis, market intelligence, supplier data, and industry trends to support category strategies and sourcing decisions.
• Partner with project managers and senior stakeholders to balance quality, project timelines, risk, and commercial value.
• Support multiple complex real estate projects simultaneously across U.S. and global locations.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Corporate Real Estate

Construction procurement

RFx leadership

Stakeholder management

Contract negotiation

Financial acumen

Supplier relationships

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Real Estate, or related field

Tools

Ariba

Zip

Coupa

Job description

Cybersearch, LTD. is seeking a Category Manager specializing in Global Real Estate and Construction Procurement to support a large portfolio of corporate real estate and workplace projects.

This senior, hands‑on role leads category strategies across construction, design, and related services. The ideal candidate brings deep strategic sourcing expertise with direct experience supporting large‑scale corporate real estate and construction projects, partnering with Real Estate, Finance, Legal, and