Strategic Facilities Sourcing Lead

Northern Trust Corp; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Trust seeks an Associate Specialist for Global Procurement in Chicago. You will lead end-to-end strategic sourcing for facilities, real estate and workplace services, driving savings and supplier performance across a global portfolio.

The role requires 7+ years in strategic sourcing or related fields, with hands-on negotiation and governance experience. Collaboration with Legal, Risk, and internal stakeholders is essential for successful outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, finance, engineering, or related field.
• At least seven years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, procurement or category management.
• Experience with facilities, workplace subcategories and real estate sourcing.
• Strong analytical, commercial, project management, and stakeholder-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end strategic sourcing for facilities, real estate and workplace spend across the global portfolio.
• Develop category strategies, sourcing plans, negotiation approaches and savings targets.
• Manage supplier relationships, governance, contracts, onboarding and performance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Commercial acumen

Project management

Stakeholder management

Sourcing

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, finance, engineering or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Contract management platforms

Job description

Northern Trust seeks an Associate Specialist for Global Procurement in Chicago. You will lead end-to-end strategic sourcing for facilities, real estate and workplace services, driving savings and supplier performance across a global portfolio.

The role requires 7+ years in strategic sourcing or related fields, with hands-on negotiation and governance experience. Collaboration with Legal, Risk, and internal stakeholders is essential for successful outcomes.