Sr. Director, Strategic Sourcing-Facilities (Reside MT/PT Time Zone)

Job Description

JOB SCOPE:

This role will collaborate closely with key stakeholders across the organization including: Sears Home Services (SHS), Shop Your Way (SYW), Sears Online Services (SOS), Kenmore, Craftsman Diehard Brands (KCD), Sears, & Kmart brands and business units. They will also directly manage the Facilities team which is a team of 8.

Job Summary

The Sr Director, Strategic Sourcing Facilities is responsible for leading strategic procurement initiatives across the company s facilities portfolio, optimizing supplier relationships, and driving cost savings while ensuring operational excellence. This role partners with key stakeholders across Real Estate, Finance, Legal, and Retail to develop sourcing strategies, negotiate contracts, and manage facility service providers. With a focus on change management, financial modeling, and process improvement, the Sr Director plays a critical role in enhancing procurement efficiency, mitigating risks, and delivering value-driven solutions.

Supervision

Direct : 4 Region Facilities Mgr, Project Manager, Supervisor, Energy Compliance

Reports To

Chief Proc & Facility Officer

Responsibilities/Skills/Experience Requirements

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Facilitates supplier selection, negotiates complex contracts, and drafts scopes of work for Facilities Services
• Prepares contractual documentation, including NDAs, MSAs, SOWs, and change orders in collaboration with Legal
• Develops financial models and presents recommendations to leadership for real estate portfolio enhancements
• Manages the RFx process, including supplier site walks, bidder conferences, and RFP-related activities
• Leads contract negotiations, ensuring supplier terms align with business objectives and compliance requirements
• Utilizes software tools like Yardi, NetSuite, and SmartSheets to automate and optimize Facilities procurement
• Engages stakeholders, Group Purchasing Organizations, and project teams to align sourcing strategies
• Implements process and policy changes across the Facilities Team to drive operational improvements
• Tracks cost savings opportunities, performance targets, and procurement goals to enhance sourcing efficiency
• Provides market intelligence and regular updates to leadership on trends, savings, and risk mitigation strategies
• Performs supervisory functions, including but not limited to, making employment decisions regarding hiring, promoting, demoting and terminating, conducting performance appraisals and coaching and developing associates
  
  

Job Requirements

• Bachelors Degree
• Over 10 years of related experience
• 18 years of age or older
  
  

Required Skills

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university, preferably in Business Administration, Civil Engineering, Finance, or Supply Chain
• 10+ years of Facilities Strategic Sourcing and supplier relations experience and 7+ years leading Strategic Sourcing and Procurement operations teams
• Hands-on strategic negotiation experience and portfolio management experience with Facilities, Construction, and FF&E
• Must have both quantitative and qualitative market research experience
• Ability to interpret and utilize key financial data; can tell a story with data
• Excellent planning and prioritization skills with the ability to quickly adapt to change
• High level of interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Proven track record of high-value, complex deal-making successes with the ability to professionally navigate through difficult conversations to obtain buy-in
• Must be self-directed and able to work independently but also able to work collaboratively in a team-oriented department
• Business, legal and financial acumen to communicate and develop integrated sourcing strategies
  
  

Preferred Skills

• Master's degree from a four-year college or university, preferably in Business Administration, Civil Engineering, Finance, or Supply Chain
  
  

Years Experience

10 - 15 Years Experience

Travel Requirements

On Occasion (Less than 5%)

Country

United States

Work-In City

Remote

Work-In State

Remote

Work-In Postal Code

Remote

Business

Transformco Corporate

Job Function

Procurement

Employment Category

Regular, Full-time

Compensation Range

$165 - $200k

Additional Compensation Explanation

N/A

EEO/EOE Footer

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Vet.

Posting Tags

#Corporate, #Remote

Company Brand

Transformco

Location City

HOFFMAN ESTATES