Sourcing Manager – Lead of Corporate Services and Facilities Category

Strategic Sourcing within Société Générale (“SG”) Americas Sourcing Department supports the overall goals of the Global Sourcing Department in Paris (“ACHA/DIR”) to optimize and control SG’s cost structure while mitigating commercial, operational, and legal risks. This role is responsible for sourcing and supplier management activities across the Corporate Services and Facilities categories for the Americas region. The position partners closely with Corporate Services, Facilities Management, Real Estate, Operations, Security, Human Resources, Technology, Finance, and business stakeholders to execute sourcing initiatives, negotiate commercial agreements, manage supplier relationships, and identify opportunities to generate value through cost savings, process improvements, supplier optimization, and risk mitigation. The successful candidate must possess strong commercial and contractual expertise and be capable of independently leading complex negotiations with suppliers. The role requires the ability to review, draft, negotiate, and finalize commercial terms and conditions while effectively managing legal, operational, regulatory, and financial risks in partnership with Legal, Compliance, and Risk teams.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing

• Lead sourcing initiatives across Corporate Services and Facilities categories.

• Manage competitive sourcing events, including RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs.

• Conduct spend analysis, supplier market assessments, benchmarking, and commercial evaluations.

• Develop sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives and category priorities.

• Prepare business cases and sourcing recommendations for stakeholder review.

• Deliver measurable savings, cost avoidance, and operational improvement initiatives.

• Identify opportunities for supplier consolidation, process efficiencies, and service enhancements.

• Ensure sourcing activities comply with internal procurement policies and governance requirements.

Commercial & Contract Negotiations

• Independently lead end-to-end commercial and contractual negotiations with suppliers.

• Review, draft, redline, and negotiate commercial agreements with limited supervision.

• Negotiate a broad range of agreements, including:

  • Master Service Agreements (MSAs)
  • Facilities Management Agreements
  • Building Services Contracts
  • Security Services Agreements
  • Corporate Services Agreements
  • Statements of Work (SOWs)
  • Order Forms
  • Leases and Real Estate Related Agreements
  • Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)
  • Amendments and Renewals

• Challenge supplier-proposed commercial and contractual positions to ensure alignment with the firm's objectives and risk appetite.

• Partner with Legal, Compliance, Information Security, and Risk teams to resolve complex contractual issues.

• Balance commercial objectives, business requirements, and risk considerations throughout negotiations.

Corporate Services Category

Manage sourcing activities across:

• Corporate Services

• Employee Services

• Mailroom and Courier Services

• Print and Document Management

• Records Management

• Office Services

• Reception Services

• Food and Catering Services

• Employee Wellness Programs

• Business Support Services

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing strategic sourcing initiatives for corporate service providers.

• Negotiating service agreements and commercial terms.

• Evaluating supplier performance and service quality.

• Supporting supplier governance and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Identifying opportunities for operational efficiencies and cost optimization.

Facilities Category

Manage sourcing activities across:

• Facilities Management Services

• Building Operations and Maintenance

• HVAC Maintenance

• Electrical and Mechanical Services

• Cleaning and Janitorial Services

• Security Guarding Services

• Access Control Systems

• Workplace Services

• Furniture and Office Fit-Out Projects

• Real Estate and Occupancy Services

• Sustainability and Environmental Services

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading sourcing initiatives for facilities and workplace-related services.

• Negotiating facilities management contracts and service agreements.

• Supporting office construction, relocation, renovation, and workplace projects.

• Monitoring supplier performance against service-level requirements.

• Driving facility cost optimization and operational excellence initiatives.

Stakeholder Management

• Partner with stakeholders across Marketing, Communications, Corporate Services, Finance, Technology, Human Resources, Operations, and Business Lines.

• Understand business requirements and translate them into sourcing strategies.

• Provide procurement guidance and commercial expertise throughout the sourcing lifecycle.

• Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, Risk, Information Security, and Third-Party Risk Management functions.

• Prepare negotiation strategies, sourcing recommendations, executive presentations, and management reports.