Vendor Management Leader

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Bloomington, MN;
Dallas, TX;
Memphis, TN;
Phoenix, AZ

Join CBRE as a Vendor Management Leader and lead transformative outsourcing and in sourcing initiatives. Partner with senior leaders and suppliers to optimize processes, streamline costs, and ensure high-quality outcomes.

• Starting compensation for this position ranges between $110k–$120k annually.
• This position is bonus eligible.
• This is a location-independent role.

• Cultivate and strengthen relationships with CBRE leadership teams and suppliers. Partner with suppliers to develop and scale capabilities that anticipate and meet the evolving needs of the business, ensuring agility, efficiency, and sustained growth.
• Coordinate RFPs, supplier qualification, pricing, and contract negotiations. Serve as final reviewer/approver for contracts and change requests, ensuring signatures and compliance standards are met.
• Manage end-to-end outsourcing lifecycle and project transitions to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery. Develop and maintain risk mitigation strategies, including Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity plans.
• Define supplier performance objectives and track SLA compliance. Participate in governance reviews and manage supplier issues and partner concerns.
• Consult with business partners to analyze opportunities and deliver status updates. Maintain departmental roadmap to identify and prioritize future opportunities.
• Align budgets, forecasts, and cost allocation processes, securing approvals for optimal resource use.
• Drive efficiency and effectiveness in contracts to enhance business value. Leverage AI and automation to enhance processes across supplier relationships and portfolio governance.
• Resolve contractual and financial issues proactively, supporting operational continuity.
• Provide formal supervision to assigned employees within a single functional or operational area. Mentor and coach team members to further develop competencies.

To perform this job successfully, an individual will need to perform each crucial duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• A Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience is preferred, along with 5–8 years of proven experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered.
• Preferred
  
  Certifications:
  
  Green Belt Lean Six Sigma, PMP, aCOP, SRM Practitioner.
• Experienced in writing reports, manuals, and delivering persuasive presentations.
• Skilled in analyzing complex business documents and resolving sensitive issues.
• Strong understanding of business and legal contract terminology.
• Deep knowledge of financial principles and analyzing complex data.
• Advanced expertise in computer software and hardware, including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to travel as required.

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values—respect, integrity, service and excellence—and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential.

We welcome all applicants.

At CBRE, we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we welcome all applications.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview…