Sourcing Manager; Hybrid - Chester, VA)

Position: Sourcing Manager (Hybrid - Chester, VA)
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* About the Role:

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* As a CBRE Sourcing Manager, you'll be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and managing service provider for outsourced services.

You will also assist a client or department with the development and execution of sourcing and procurement strategies for a large manufacturing client.

This job is part of the Procurement function. They are responsible for sourcing and purchasing goods, services, or raw materials from vendors and suppliers.

Some travel will be required.

** What You'll Do:*
* + Analyze     account-wide facility management services spend, suppliers, operations,     and statement of works to identify opportunities for value creation.

+ Analyze     business forecasts, market trends, and general business conditions to     identify risks, opportunities, and cost optimization strategies; provide     data-driven recommendations to support business objectives.

+ Develop     and execute strategic sourcing initiatives to deliver sustainable spend     savings and achieve annual glidepath savings targets.

+ Lead     supplier relationship management activities, including planning and     facilitating Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs), monitoring supplier     performance, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

+ Monitor,     promote, and ensure compliance with client business principles, corporate     policies, and ethical standards across supplier engagements and     procurement activities.

+ Design,     generate, review, and implement reports to support account, client, and     global sourcing requirements.

+ Maintain     up-to-date records of agreement status throughout the contract process.

+ Recommend,     develop, and propose administrative procedures and policies that enhance     relationships with internal customers and suppliers.

+ Review     purchase order data, ensuring compliance with contract terms. Audit to     review discrepancies.

+ Draft,     review, negotiate, and maintain contracts and other business documents in     support of the purchase of goods and services (hard & soft services).

+ Review     the process of contract terminations, expirations, extensions, and     renewals. Inform peers and corporate management staff of changes or     results.

+ Manage     supplier and contractor certification process. Conduct periodic visits to     supplier work locations to review vendor performance.

+ Mentor     and educate on contemporary outsourcing practices and the value of     applying them.

+ Assist     with creating RTFs, selecting solutions, and negotiating. Prepare and     maintain contracts with national and regional service providers. Ensure     contracts adhere to company standards.

+ Lead     by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values.
Influence parties of shared interests to reach an agreement.

+ Apply     knowledge of own discipline and how own discipline integrates with others     to achieve team and departmental objectives.

+ Identify,     troubleshoot, and resolve day-to-day and moderately complex issues which     may or may not be evident in existing systems and processes.

** What You'll Need:*
* + Bachelor's     Degree preferred with 3-5 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a     degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered.
C.P.M., C.P.S.M. or N.A.C.M. certifications or eligibility preferred.

+ Ability     to guide the exchange of sensitive, complicated, and difficult     information, convey performance expectations and handle problems.

+ In-depth     knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel,     Outlook, etc.

+ Extensive     organizational skills with a strong inquisitive mindset.

+ Advanced     math skills. Ability to calculate difficult figures such as percentages,     fractions, and other financial-related calculations.

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

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