Strategic Sourcing Associate - Facilities & Real Estate

The Northern Trust Company; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Trust seeks an Associate Specialist in Global Procurement, based in Chicago, to lead end-to-end strategic sourcing for facilities, real estate, and workplace services. You will deliver savings, manage supplier performance, and partner with Real Estate, Facilities, Legal and Finance to optimize commercial outcomes.

The role requires 7+ years in procurement or related fields and a hands-on, advisory approach to complex sourcing initiatives across a global portfolio.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing or category management.
• Exposure to facilities, real estate and workplace services is preferred.
• Hands-on contributor and trusted advisor in complex sourcing initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end strategic sourcing for facilities, real estate and workplace spend.
• Develop category strategies, sourcing plans and savings targets.
• Lead RFx events: RFIs, RFPs and RFQs and supplier negotiations.
• Coordinate with Legal, Risk and SMEs for master agreements and SLAs.
• Support supplier onboarding and governance to realize negotiated value.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Spend analysis

Negotiation

Contract management

Supplier relationship management

Job description

Northern Trust seeks an Associate Specialist in Global Procurement, based in Chicago, to lead end-to-end strategic sourcing for facilities, real estate, and workplace services. You will deliver savings, manage supplier performance, and partner with Real Estate, Facilities, Legal and Finance to optimize commercial outcomes.

The role requires 7+ years in procurement or related fields and a hands-on, advisory approach to complex sourcing initiatives across a global portfolio.