This is a hybrid role and you must be located in, or willing to relocate, to San Francisco.
About the Role
Uber's Real Estate and Facilities Management Team plays a key role in shaping the workplace experience for our dynamic and growing global workforce. This team is responsible for developing and executing real estate strategies, managing workplace operations, embedding sustainability into real estate decisions, and optimizing spend across office and operational facilities worldwide.
As the Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager, Real Estate and Facilities Management, you will lead the sourcing strategy across Uber's global real estate portfolio and workplace operations. You will drive cost-effective, scalable procurement solutions that support real estate transactions, lease negotiations, facilities services, construction projects, and sustainability goals. In this role, you'll partner closely with Real Estate, Workplace, Legal, Finance, and ESG teams to manage key supplier relationships, negotiate complex contracts, and deliver best-in-class workplace solutions.
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If you have a passion for delivering world-class workplace experiences, managing large-scale real estate and facilities portfolios, and driving cost efficiencies while enabling business growth, this role is for you.
What You'll Do
- Lead Uber's Global Real Estate & Facilities Strategy: Oversee portfolio planning, real estate transactions, lease negotiations, and facilities operations across Uber's office and operational locations worldwide.
- Optimize Real Estate Footprint: Develop sourcing strategies to ensure Uber's real estate investments align with business growth, hybrid work models, sustainability initiatives, and cost efficiency.
- Drive Workplace Excellence: Implement innovative workplace strategies that enhance employee experience, drive productivity, and support Uber's culture.
- Facilities Operations & Vendor Management: Ensure best-in-class facilities management by overseeing service providers, maintenance programs, and operational efficiencies.
- Budget & Cost Optimization: Manage Uber's real estate and facilities budget, ensuring cost-effective solutions while maintaining high-quality workplace experiences.
- Sustainability & ESG Compliance: Lead initiatives to ensure Uber's real estate portfolio aligns with sustainability goals, including carbon footprint reduction, energy efficiency, and sustainable building practices.
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner with internal stakeholders, including HR, Finance, Legal, Workplace Experience, and Business Units, to ensure alignment of real estate and facilities strategies with Uber's broader business goals.
- Risk Management & Compliance: Ensure Uber's global real estate operations comply with local regulations, safety protocols, and lease obligations.
Basic Qualifications
- 8+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or vendor management, ideally in real estate, facilities, or related categories.
- Strong understanding of lease contracts, FM operations, supplier performance management, and cost modeling.
- Demonstrated ability to lead RFI/RFP processes, contract negotiations, and supplier business reviews.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills; able to influence at all levels.
- Track record of driving cost savings while improving service quality and operational reliability.
Preferred Qualifications
- 12+ years of experience in global sourcing or indirect procurement.
- MBA or advanced degree in Real Estate, Finance, or Business.
- Professional certifications such as CCIM (Certified Commercial Investment Member), CPM (Certified Property Manager), or LEED AP (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional).
- Experience implementing hybrid workplace strategies and flexible office solutions.
- Proven ability to optimize real estate portfolios and reduce operational costs while improving workplace experiences.
- Familiarity with industry-leading facilities management tools and software.
For San Francisco, CA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$180,000 per year - USD$200,000 per year.
You will be eligible to participate in Uber's bonus program, and may be offered an equity award & other types of comp. You will also be eligible for various benefits. More details can be found at the following link https://www.uber.com/careers/benefits.
Uber is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.
Offices continue to be central to collaboration and Uber's cultural identity. Unless formally approved to work fully remotely, Uber expects employees to spend at least half of their work time in their assigned office. For certain roles, such as those based at green-light hubs, employees are expected to be in-office for 100% of their time. Please speak with your recruiter to better understand in-office expectations for this role.