Procurement Lead

Our client, a large enterprise organization, is seeking a Procurement Lead for a contract opportunity. This is a hybrid role supporting procurement activities within a corporate real estate environment. The Procurement Lead will provide sourcing and advisory support for day-to-day procurement activities while partnering with internal stakeholders and external suppliers. Onsite presence is required one day per week and every fourth Friday at the office.

Responsibilities
o Support sourcing and procurement initiatives across real estate-related categories
o Provide advisory support to internal business partners on procurement strategies
o Lead supplier negotiations and support contract development and execution
o Partner with Legal, Risk, and business stakeholders to ensure compliance and risk mitigation
o Support supplier performance and relationship management activities
o Contribute to process improvements and best practices within procurement operations

Must-Have Requirements
o 7+ years of procurement or strategic sourcing experience
o Experience supporting real estate services or real estate-related contracts
o Strong negotiation and contract management experience
o Proven stakeholder management and communication skills
o Experience working in large, complex enterprise environments

Nice-to-Have
o Professional procurement certification or equivalent
o Experience working with financial institutions
o Exposure to construction, facilities, or vendor management
o Experience supporting enterprise-wide initiatives