Strategic Sourcing Associate

About Tishman Speyer: A diversified developer, operator, and investment manager of top‑tier real estate with a global presence.

As the Strategic Sourcing Associate, you will report to the Senior Director of Indirect Procurement and play a meaningful role in driving Tishman Speyer’s bottom‑line savings through rigorous company‑wide sourcing activities in partnership with senior leadership and internal business partners across multiple geographies.

• Lead cross‑functional stakeholder engagement and influence across property operations, facilities, corporate functions, and external partners to align on procurement strategies, navigate competing priorities, and drive organizational consensus on sourcing decisions.
• Work collaboratively with business leaders across multiple geographies to understand their needs, address concerns, and build buy‑in for procurement initiatives and strategic sourcing changes.
• Develop and implement category strategies for TSP Corporate goods and services, focusing on long‑term value creation beyond cost reduction including service quality, innovation, and strategic alignment with business objectives.
• Build and maintain strategic supplier relationships through the SRM program, establishing partnerships that drive mutual value and support TSP's long‑term procurement goals.
• Conduct strategic sourcing activities to optimize supplier performance, achieve meaningful cost savings, and strengthen competitive positioning.
• Own the maintenance, enhancement, and organization‑wide adoption of the bid‑to‑contract procurement tool, managing change across functions and driving procurement modernization.
• Drive adoption and training initiatives to ensure effective tool utilization across the organization and maximize value from technology investments.
• Actively manage the Procurement capability within TSP with primary goals of improving supplier performance, managing relationships, and strengthening compliance to a rigorous sourcing process.
• Manage the RFP, bid issuance/bid submission, bid leveling, award, and contracting processes within Property Operations and TSP Corporate, ensuring strict adherence across the organization.
• Negotiate and execute contracts and purchase orders to support business needs.
• Establish and maintain measurable KPIs for all levels of procurement activities, including supplier performance, supplier quality, internal order placement performance, and annualized savings on service contracts.
• Promote the use of existing procurement standard operating procedures and continuously identify areas for process improvement.
• Adhere to policies, regulations, and laws to ensure ethical behavior.
• Establish, implement, and enforce periodic reporting requirements to related Tishman Speyer management team.

• 2-5 years of experience in sourcing and procurement, with category experience in corporate services and facilities management.
• Strong negotiating skills.
• Detail‑oriented with strong quantitative/analytical skills and an innovative approach to problem solving.
• Ability to work fluidly with various legal contract documents prescribed by the Company.
• Financial and accounting competency working with project job costing systems and purchase order systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in purchasing, production/operations management, business, or engineering preferred (or equivalent experience).
• Strong computer skills, including MS Excel and experience using software programs for RFP solicitation, bid leveling and contract issuance.
• Experience with Python or dashboard tooling a plus but not required.
• Demonstrated ability to leverage emerging technologies, including AI, automation, and data‑driven tools, to improve efficiency, enhance decision‑making, and drive innovation.
• Ability to coordinate multiple group efforts within the Company simultaneously to achieve objectives.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and problem‑solving skills.
• Commitment to meeting deadlines.
• Process orientation and continuous improvement mindset.
• Travel as needed.

The base compensation range for this role is $95,000 to $115,000. The…