Sourcing Lead - Construction Services

GEP Worldwide; Clark (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

GEP Worldwide is seeking a Sourcing Lead – Construction Services to guide client engagements across construction and facilities spend. You will translate requirements into robust sourcing strategies, run RFx events, negotiate terms, and deliver measurable value in a client-facing role within our managed services practice.

You’ll lead multiple sourcing streams, mentor junior staff, and contribute to playbooks and templates while partnering with legal, finance, and engineering teams to meet

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years in strategic sourcing, procurement consulting, or category management with exposure to construction/capital projects.
• Proven experience sourcing construction services, EPC, MEP, civil works, or facilities management.
• Strong understanding of construction contracting models (lump sum, cost-plus, EPC).
• Demonstrated success in complex commercial negotiations and supplier management.
• Experience with digital sourcing tools or procurement platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end strategic sourcing initiatives (market assessment, RFIs/RFPs, negotiations, supplier recommendations).
• Design and execute competitive bidding events for construction services with multi-round negotiations.
• Develop negotiation strategies focused on cost optimization and risk mitigation.
• Support supplier onboarding, qualification, and compliance with contracts and governance.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure seamless execution across projects.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Procurement consulting

Category management

Negotiation

Stakeholder communication

Analytical capability

Multi-project management

Client-facing

Job description

Who We Are

GEP, with over 30 offices internationally, is the fastest growing procurement and supply chain solutions firm – consulting, software and managed services. GEP has succeeded by being smart and creative; solving complex problems and finding opportunities for the world’s largest organizations.

Welcome to GEP

Welcome to GEP

Who We Are

GEP, with over 30 offices internationally, is the fastest growing procurement and supply chain solutions firm – consulting, software and managed services. GEP has succeeded by being smart and creative; solving complex problems and finding opportunities for the world’s largest organizations.

How You Grow At GEP

We recognize people who make a genuine difference, work hard and drive achievements. Results are noticed and rewarded. It’s how you will grow a career at GEP, and in a much shorter time frame than at other firms.

Celebrating Everyone

GEP succeeds through the ideas and creativity of our team members so we embrace people of all experiences, nationalities, abilities, cultures, races, gender identities, sexual orientations and ages. What makes you unique and different is celebrated and will help GEP stand out even more. And we are a women-founded and -owned company so our foundation is making GEP a great place to work for women, a place where women can learn, advance and give back.

Job Description

As a Sourcing Lead – Construction Services, you will lead and support client engagements across construction, capital projects, and facilities-related spend categories. This is a client-facing consulting role requiring strong expertise in construction sourcing, contract strategy, supplier negotiations, and stakeholder management. You will partner closely with client teams to translate complex project requirements into robust sourcing strategies, deliver measurable value, and drive best-in-class procurement outcomes.

This role sits within our managed services practice and combines category depth, project leadership, and advisory capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

Client Engagement & Advisory

• Act as a primary sourcing partner for client stakeholders across construction and capital projects categories (e.g., civil works, EPC, MEP, fit-outs, infrastructure, facilities services).
• Translate business and project requirements into clear sourcing strategies, RFx documentation, and Statements of Work (SOWs) aligned to project timelines and risk profiles.
• Serve as a trusted advisor, applying market intelligence and commercial judgment to guide sourcing and supplier decisions.

Strategic Sourcing & Execution

• Lead end-to-end strategic sourcing initiatives including market assessment, supplier shortlisting, RFIs/RFPs, bid evaluations, negotiations, and supplier recommendations.
• Design and execute competitive bidding events for construction services, including multi-round negotiations and commercial optimization.
• Develop negotiation strategies focused on cost optimization, risk mitigation, contract compliance, and performance outcomes.
• Support supplier onboarding, qualification, and compliance with contractual, regulatory, and client governance requirements.

Category & Market Expertise

• Conduct construction market analysis, cost benchmarking, and pricing baselines across labor, materials, and service components.
• Leverage architectural, civil, and construction documentation (drawings, takeoffs, benchmarks) to support cost analysis and supplier negotiations.
• Stay current on construction market trends, supply risks, labor dynamics, inflation indices, and regional cost drivers to inform sourcing decisions.
• Support development of category strategies for construction and facilities spend.

Stakeholder & Project Management

• Collaborate with internal consulting teams, legal, finance, engineering, and project management stakeholders to ensure seamless execution.
• Manage multiple sourcing workstreams simultaneously while meeting client deadlines and quality expectations.
• Support project kick-offs, governance cadence, and executive-level updates with clear, data-backed insights.

Team & Practice Contribution

• Mentor junior team members and share best practices across construction sourcing engagements.
• Contribute to process improvement, playbooks, templates, and sourcing methodologies within the consulting practice.
• Participate in recruitment, onboarding, and capability-building initiatives as required.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• 5–8+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement consulting, or category management with significant exposure to construction or capital projects spend.
• Proven experience sourcing categories such as construction services, EPC, MEP, civil works, facilities management, or infrastructure services.
• Strong understanding of construction contracting models (lump sum, BOQ, unit rate, cost-plus, EPC, framework agreements).
• Demonstrated success in complex commercial negotiations and supplier management.
• Exposure to digital sourcing tools or procurement platforms.
• Familiarity with process improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma).
• Experience supporting global or multi-site construction programs.
• Excellent stakeholder communication and client-facing skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders.
• Strong analytical capability to develop cost models, baselines, and sourcing recommendations.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced consulting environment.

Note: Candidates with construction, civil engineering, or general contractor backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply—even if they do not come from a traditional procurement career path.

Salary Range: $90,000 – $100,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications.

Additional Compensation: Eligible for a performance-based bonus tied to individual and company performance.

Benefits: Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, and vision), 401(k) plan with a 3% company match, paid time off, company holidays, and professional development opportunities.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on high-impact client engagements across diverse industries and large-scale sourcing transformations.
• A collaborative, fast-growing procurement consulting environment with strong learning and growth opportunities.