Procurement and Real Estate Manager

The role

The Procurement & Real Estate Manager leads procurement, vendor management, real estate portfolio, and facilities strategy. This role manages supplier relationships and the company's real estate footprint while providing leadership to the Business Support Administrator.

What you will do

• Develop and execute procurement strategies.
• Lead sourcing, RFP, bid evaluation, contract negotiation, and vendor selection.
• Negotiate pricing, service levels, contractual terms, and risk protections.
• Establish category management strategies for IT, Professional Services, Facilities, Marketing, and Travel.
• Manage supplier performance through KPIs and business reviews.
• Develop and maintain the organization's real estate strategy.
• Partner with real estate broker to manage lease negotiations, renewals, and dispositions.
• Lead site selection efforts for new office locations.
• Coordinate renovations, office openings, relocations, and workplace improvement projects.
• Develop and manage procurement and facilities budgets.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Real Estate, Finance, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, real estate, facilities management, or related functions.
• Experience managing real estate portfolios across multiple office locations.
• Experience negotiating commercial contracts, leases, and vendor agreements.
• Prior experience managing, mentoring, or supervising employees.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities across geographically dispersed offices.
• Excellent collaboration, communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong contract negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Knowledge of commercial real estate leasing and transaction processes.
• Financial analysis, budgeting, and business case development expertise.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, ERP systems, and procurement technologies.

Nice to have

• Experience in a professional services, consulting, engineering, architecture, legal, accounting, or corporate environment
• Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)
• Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM)
• Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM)
• Facility Management Professional (FMP)
• LEED Accreditation or other sustainability credential

Benefits

• Retirement plan
• Healthcare coverage
• Broad range of other benefits

About the company

Jensen Hughes is renowned for leadership in fire protection engineering and expertise in security and risk-based fields. The company works to solve complex safety and security challenges to make the world safe, secure and resilient.