Strategic Real Estate Sourcing Leader

Confidential; Rosemont (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision and dental coverage

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Chain IQ is a global AI-driven Procurement Service Partner with operations across offices worldwide. The role leads strategic sourcing across Real Estate, Facilities Management, Construction, MRO and related Corporate Services, advising senior stakeholders to maximize value.

You will manage end-to-end sourcing events, draft contracts, optimize cost and risk, nurture supplier relationships, ensure governance, and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Real Estate, Finance, Engineering, Data Analytics or related discipline.
• 4+ years of strategic sourcing, procurement, category management, or commercial management experience.
• Experience sourcing and negotiating Real Estate, Facilities Management, Construction, Workplace Services, MRO or related service agreements.
• Experience leading complex sourcing events (RFIs/RFPs/RFQs) and contract negotiations.
• Strong commercial acumen with negotiation strategy experience to deliver savings and mitigate risk.
• Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating SOWs, MSAs, SLAs, and supplier terms.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives across Real Estate, Facilities Management, Construction, MRO, Workplace Services and related Corporate Services categories.
• Partner with stakeholders to develop strategies aligning with objectives and delivering measurable value.
• Manage end-to-end sourcing events (RFI, RFP, RFQ, e-auctions) including supplier engagement and evaluation.
• Develop and execute negotiation strategies to optimize cost, service quality, and risk.
• Draft, negotiate and finalize SOWs, MSAs, and other contracts with Legal and Risk teams.
• Build and maintain relationships with key suppliers and monitor market trends.
• Identify and deliver cost savings and value through benchmarking and spend analysis.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and governance standards.
• Provide leadership, reporting, and cross-functional collaboration for improvements.

Skills

Strategic Sourcing

Negotiation

Contract Management

Stakeholder Management

Data Analysis

Procurement Systems

Excel

PowerPoint

SOW/MSA Drafting

SLA Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Tools

Procurement software

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Chain IQ is a global AI-driven Procurement Service Partner with operations across offices worldwide. The role leads strategic sourcing across Real Estate, Facilities Management, Construction, MRO and related Corporate Services, advising senior stakeholders to maximize value.

You will manage end-to-end sourcing events, draft contracts, optimize cost and risk, nurture supplier relationships, ensure governance, and drive continuous improvement.