Strategic Sourcing Manager, Corporate Services and Real Estate

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Our Global Sourcing & Procurement Services (GS&PS) colleagues manage all AIG third party spend, ensuring maximized productivity and quality. Our global team includes Category Strategy, Negotiations and Execution, Transformation, Operations, Productivity, Environmental Sustainability, Supplier Diversity, Analytics, Tools, and Program Governance. GS&PS is committed to providing value to our stakeholders through building trust, providing a best-in-class procurement experience, maximizing profit, minimizing risk, and enabling sustainable growth for AIG.

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Strategic Sourcing Manager to join a dynamic team, focusing on the critical Corporate Services and Real Estate categories. The incumbent will play a pivotal role in leveraging a deep understanding of market dynamics and best practices to drive optimal spend, enhance supplier relationships, and deliver significant value across complex sourcing initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive, data-driven category strategies for Corporate Services and Real Estate, including areas such as facilities management, property acquisition/disposition, lease negotiation, construction services, and workplace solutions, aligning these strategies with overall business objectives and financial targets

• Conduct in-depth market research and analysis to identify emerging trends, market shifts, potential risks, and optimization opportunities within Corporate Services and Real Estate

• Manage the full lifecycle of sourcing initiatives, including conducting RFx processes, evaluating supplier capabilities, negotiating complex contracts, and managing supplier selection to achieve optimal cost, quality, and service levels

• Partner with cross-functional teams to understand their needs, drive alignment, and ensure sourcing strategies support broader business goals and initiatives, including sustainability and diversity targets

• Negotiate and manage high-value supplier contracts, ensuring strict adherence to company policies, legal requirements, and industry regulations

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within sourcing processes, tools, and reports, leveraging best practices, process mapping, and potentially methodologies like Six Sigma, Lean, or Agile to enhance efficiency and effectiveness

• Develop strong relationships with key suppliers and internal stakeholders, fostering long-term partnerships and driving mutual value creation

• Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs), including cost savings, supplier performance, compliance, and risk mitigation efforts

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Real Estate, or a related field required; MBA or other advanced degree in a relevant area (e.g., Supply Chain Management, Real Estate Development) preferred

• 7+ years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, category management, or procurement, with a strong focus on Corporate Services and Real Estate

• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex data sets, interpret market trends, develop insightful cost models, and formulate data-driven sourcing strategies

• Proven track record of successful negotiation, securing optimal terms and conditions, and meticulous contract management, including risk mitigation and ensuring compliance

• Deep understanding of market dynamics, industry trends, and best practices specific to Corporate Services and Real Estate categories, including facilities management, lease negotiations, property acquisition/disposition, construction services, and workplace solutions

• Exceptional communication, influencing, and interpersonal skills, fostering strong collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely

• Proficiency in sourcing and procurement software and tools (e.g., SAP Ariba)

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