ResponsibilitiesStrategic 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. ResponsibilitiesStrategic 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. 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.

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.

Master Service

Agreements (MSAs) Facilities Management Agreements Building Services Contracts Corporate Services Agreements 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 Corporate Services

Mailroom and Courier Services Print and Document Management Records Management Office Services Food and Catering Services Business Support Services 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. Facilities Category Facilities Management Services Building Operations and Maintenance Electrical and Mechanical Services Access Control Systems Furniture and Office Fit‑Out Projects Sustainability and Environmental Services 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. 8+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, vendor management, contract management, or category management. Demonstrated experience independently negotiating commercial agreements and contract terms and conditions.

Experience managing Corporate Services, Facilities, Real Estate, Workplace Services, Business Support Services, or similar indirect spend categories.

Experience managing stakeholder relationships across multiple business functions. Strong commercial negotiation and influencing skills. Strong contractual and legal acumen. Ability to assess commercial, operational, and contractual risks. Strong stakeholder management and relationship‑building skills. Ability to manage multiple sourcing initiatives simultaneously.

Technical Skills Advanced Microsoft Excel

Ariba, SAP, Coupa, JAGGAER) Contract lifecycle management tools Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Supply Chain Management, Economics, or a related discipline. LANGUAGE:Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing, is a requirement as the person in this position will need to collaborate regularly with colleagues and partners in the United States. Due to US Federal Securities law that may apply to this position, candidates who will apply for this position may be required to submit to an enhanced background screening, including the collection of their fingerprints by a third‑party vendor selected by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority ("FINRA").

Business insightSociete Generale is committed to offering an inclusive recruitment experience to all candidates. This way, we maximize our ability to serve client needs and anticipate market changes.

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Generale is committed to strengthening bonds with colleagues, communities, and the world in which we live, because relationships are at the heart of how we operate. D&I;:Our Diversity & Inclusion Mission: Recruit, develop, advance, and retain a diverse workforce that is united in our efforts to enhance our competitive position and deliver cutting-edge solutions to our clients.

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📌 Sourcing Manager - Lead Of Corporate Services And Facilities Category (Winnipeg)
🏢 Société Générale
📍 Winnipeg