Procurement Leader: Corporate Services & Real Estate

Global Roles; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Roles seeks a Senior Procurement Specialist (Category Head) to lead category management strategies for Corporate Services and Real Estate. The role oversees governance, stakeholder engagement, and team development across multiple procurement categories.

You will drive cost optimization, value creation, and long-term supplier relationships while guiding strategic sourcing, negotiations, and compliance with governance standards.

Qualifications

• Mastery of category management processes across corporate services and real estate.
• Proven track record leading a high-performing procurement team.
• Experience building relationships with senior leaders and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee category strategies across spend areas.
• Identify opportunities for cost optimization and value creation.
• Lead category reviews and strategic planning exercises.
• Mentor and develop a team of Category Managers and procurement professionals.
• Set objectives and performance expectations for the team.
• Foster collaboration, accountability, and customer service.
• Coach staff and support succession planning.
• Ensure workload balance and resource allocation across categories and projects.
• Provide guidance on complex sourcing initiatives and approvals.
• Ensure procurement complies with policies and governance.

Skills

Category Management

Corporate Procurement

Real Estate Sourcing

Facilities Management

Construction Project Procurement

Travel and Events Procurement

Security Procurement

Team Leadership

Stakeholder Engagement

Project Management

Data Analysis

Digital Content Analytics

Strategic Sourcing

Conflict Resolution

Multi-cultural Team Collaboration

Procurement Strategies

Commercial Advisory

Emerging Technologies Advocacy

Communications Skills

Procurement Governance

Education

Master's degree or equivalent in Supply Management, Real Estate Management, Finance, Operations, or a related field

Job description

Global Roles seeks a Senior Procurement Specialist (Category Head) to lead category management strategies for Corporate Services and Real Estate. The role oversees governance, stakeholder engagement, and team development across multiple procurement categories.

You will drive cost optimization, value creation, and long-term supplier relationships while guiding strategic sourcing, negotiations, and compliance with governance standards.