Real Estate Sourcing Manager / Assistant Manager

Lead Strategic Real Estate Procurement for a Global Enterprise

Are you an experienced Strategic Sourcing or Procurement professional with expertise in Real Estate, Facilities Management, Workplace Services, or Capital Projects? Join Us as a Real Estate Sourcing Manager / Assistant Manager and lead high-value sourcing initiatives that shape workplace infrastructure across global operations.

In this strategic leadership role, you'll drive sourcing strategies, supplier partnerships, commercial negotiations, and contract governance while delivering cost savings, operational excellence, and long-term business value.

What You'll Do

As the Real Estate Sourcing Manager, you'll oversee end-to-end procurement and commercial activities across real estate and workplace categories while partnering with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver business-critical projects.

Strategic Sourcing & Category Management

• Develop and execute category strategies across real estate and workplace-related spend.

• Lead sourcing initiatives for:

  • Leased Office Spaces

  • Facilities Management Services

  • Office Fit-Out Projects

  • Building Maintenance

  • Utilities

  • Workplace Services

  • Property Support Services

• Balance cost optimization, service quality, compliance, and operational risk across all sourcing activities.

Supplier & Commercial Management

• Identify, evaluate, and onboard strategic suppliers through RFx processes (RFI, RFP, RFQ).

• Lead commercial negotiations, supplier selection, contract discussions, and pricing strategies.

• Establish long-term supplier partnerships focused on value creation and service excellence.

• Conduct supplier performance reviews and implement continuous improvement initiatives.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Partner with Facilities, Workplace Services, Operations, Finance, Legal, Engineering, and Project Management teams.

• Support site selection, lease negotiations, and commercial evaluations for new and existing facilities.

• Align sourcing strategies with business objectives and operational requirements.

• Provide procurement expertise throughout project lifecycles.

Contract & Risk Management

• Manage contract governance throughout the sourcing lifecycle.

• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, delegated authority, audit requirements, and corporate governance standards.

• Identify commercial risks and implement mitigation strategies.

• Drive contract value realization and supplier accountability.

Market Intelligence & Process Improvement

• Monitor market trends, supplier capabilities, industry benchmarks, and regulatory developments.

• Identify opportunities for cost savings, demand optimization, and sourcing innovation.

• Standardize sourcing processes, templates, reporting, and governance frameworks.

• Coach and mentor procurement team members while promoting procurement best practices.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in:

  • Business Administration

  • Supply Chain Management

  • Real Estate

  • Engineering

  • Finance

  • Facilities Management

  • Or a related discipline

• 8–15 years of procurement experience, with 10+ years preferred, in one or more of the following:

  • Strategic Sourcing

  • Procurement

  • Category Management

  • Commercial Management

  • Real Estate Procurement

  • Facilities Procurement

  • Workplace Services

  • Capital Projects

• Proven experience managing high-value sourcing and supplier negotiations.

• Strong commercial, financial, and analytical skills.

• Excellent stakeholder management and leadership capabilities.

Preferred Qualifications

Professional certifications such as:

• CIPS

• CPSM

• PMP

• Facilities Management Certifications

• Supply Chain Certifications

Key Skills

• Strategic Sourcing

• Category Management

• Procurement

• Real Estate Procurement

• Facilities Management Procurement

• Workplace Services

• Commercial Negotiation

• Contract Management

• Supplier Relationship Management

• Vendor Governance

• RFx Management (RFI, RFP, RFQ)

• Cost Optimization

• Savings Delivery

• Market Analysis

• Risk Management

• Capital Projects Procurement

• Lease Negotiation

• Stakeholder Management

• Procurement Governance

• Process Improvement

• Leadership & Team Development

Why Join TCS?

• Competitive salary package 

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives for a global organization

• Work on large-scale workplace, facilities, and infrastructure projects

• Collaborate with global stakeholders and industry-leading suppliers

• Continuous learning, leadership development, and career progression opportunities

• Inclusive, innovative, and high-performance work environment

• Build your career with one of the world's leading IT and business services organizations

Who Should Apply?

This opportunity is ideal for professionals currently working as:

• Strategic Sourcing Manager

• Procurement Manager

• Category Manager

• Commercial Manager

• Facilities Procurement Manager

• Real Estate Procurement Manager

• Workplace Services Manager

• Supply Chain Manager

• Contracts Manager

• Vendor Manager

Candidates from industries such as Corporate Real Estate, Facilities Management, Construction, Infrastructure, Property Management, Engineering Services, Global Capability Centers (GCC), Shared Services, BPO, IT Services, and Consulting are highly encouraged to apply.

Ready to Shape the Future of Workplace Procurement?

If you're passionate about strategic sourcing, supplier management, commercial negotiations, and delivering business value, this is your opportunity to join us and lead procurement excellence on a global scale.

Apply today and build the next chapter of your procurement leadership career!