Procurement Sourcing Senior Manager

OverviewJoin to apply for the Procurement Sourcing Senior Manager - Real Estate & Facilities role at Boston Consulting Group (BCG).This role will report to the Category Leader and involves interaction with North America Regional and Global Leadership. A certain amount of travel is expected.What You'll DoAs a Procurement Sourcing Senior Manager, you will bring world-class sophistication to our procurement activities on a consistent basis.Through deep analysis actively find opportunities, develop strategy and category plans that deliver significant value, implement and drive those through, guiding and managing stakeholders along the wayWork with stakeholders to develop category strategies aligned with project pipeline, business needs, and risk appetiteRun category reviews and identify opportunities for consolidation, innovation, or cost reductionProcure a full range of global Facilities and Capital Projects, including office fit-out, catering, cleaning, reception, security and real estate brokerageIntegrate and build relationships with stakeholders. Identify key buyers, collaborate with those to increase savings as well as the value we receive from our vendor baseBe seen as a Trusted Advisor to the Global Real Estate teamAbility to influence senior stakeholders to deliver the best commercial and operational outcomes for BCGBuild strong relationships with suppliers that deliver value across the whole life cycle of the procurement and supplier management processPrepare, issue, and manage RFx process; evaluate proposals; make recommendations using internal and external data sourcesMitigate vendor related risk, and contribute in managing the category vendor baseEstablish effective communication channels, performance metrics and sharing of BCG best-practice within networkNegotiate contracts/agreements within the parameters provided by internal Legal teamTrack and monitor spend, vendors and market developmentIncrease spend under Procurement's management within categorySupport and provide input to the Center of Excellence in the implementation of purchasing processes, structures and supporting tools, to enable capture of savings and long-term developmentYou’re Good AtA good understanding of building fit-out procurement & processesDeep procurement expertise relationship building, sell-in capabilities and sensitivity to local requirementsHigh level of self-motivation/drive, persistency, resourcefulness and a willingness to facilitate changeExcellent analytical skills, and a high skill set in Excel and PowerPoint is considered a pre-requisite for the roleAbility to independently resolve complex issues/problems, but seeks advice and counsel for decisions including key stakeholders where appropriateStrong influencing skills and ability to get stakeholder buy-in for initiatives and projectsUsed to working in an international environment with both internal clients as well as suppliers in all parts of the worldCustomer centric focusYou need to have a pragmatic approach and an ability to work independently in identifying, analyzing, and acting on opportunitiesAble to translate large, complex issues/objectives into effective work plans to self/othersDemonstrates advanced communication skills: oral, written and active listeningWhat You'll BringStrong Real Estate and or Facilities Procurement experience (5+ years minimum)University degree or equivalentIn-depth knowledge of all procurement phases from analysis to implemented contractAt least 5 years of experience from blue chip global procurement experience processes with strong experience in developing and delivering category strategiesA solid, and proven track record from preparing and executing RFx’s, contract negotiations and reviews, and analysisExperience delivering procurement for capital projects and facilities (e.g., commercial real estate, professional services such as brokerage, project and cost management agreements)Strong understanding of construction supply chains, industry specific contracts such as FIDIC and local building regulationsExperience sourcing hard and soft FM services (e.g., HVAC, catering, cleaning, security, MEP maintenance)Can develop and deploy strategic sourcing strategies enriched with current category relevant market intelligenceDemonstrates an understanding of business and procurement operations and an appreciation for how to prioritize among demands and balance the levers that make a complex business run smoothly and productively. Applies strong business skills and strong business judgmentWho You'll Work WithBCG spends ~$1.6B on goods and services across the firm globally. The functional procurement team is a growing function that has generated material savings. This role supports sourcing projects on a strategic and operational level across global, regional, and local scopes, requiring high stakeholder engagement and collaboration.Compensation and BenefitsThe base salary range for this role in Boston is $137,000.00 - $167,000.00. This is an estimated range and base salaries depend on experience and skill set. Total compensation includes a bonus of up to 20% and a generous retirement contribution that starts at 5% and moves to 10% after 2 years. In addition, this role offers a comprehensive benefits package described below.The base salary range for this role in Boston is $137,000.00 - $167,000.00Zero dollar ($0) health insurance premiums for BCG employees, spouses, and childrenLow $10 (USD) copays for doctor visits and prescriptions for genericsDental coverage, including up to $5,000 in orthodontia benefitsVision insurance with coverage for glasses and contact lensesGym membership and fitness activity reimbursementsFully vested Profit Sharing Retirement Fund contributions, plus optional 401(k)Paid Parental Leave and family benefits including egg freezing, surrogacy, and adoption reimbursementGenerous paid time off: 12 holidays, office closure between Christmas and New Year, 15 vacation days/yearPaid sick time as neededBoston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under law where applicable. BCG is an E-Verify employer.Seniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionSales and ManagementIndustriesBusiness Consulting and Services #J-18808-Ljbffr