Procurement Manager

Overview

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management. We are recruiting a Procurement Manager to work remotely covering EMEA, APAC and North America.

As the CBRE Procurement Manager, you'll be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and the performance management of service providers for outsourced services. You will also assist internal and external stakeholders with the development and execution of sourcing and procurement strategies. This role supports the Akzo Nobel account sourcing function for operation sites in the EMEA, APAC and North America region.

• Identify market trends, short and long-term sourcing options, and short and long-term partnering opportunities with vendors.
• Plan and lead negotiations, and implement procurement initiatives to improve service quality, supply and minimize cost.
• Demonstrate subject matter expertise to provide guidance to relevant stakeholders on procurement business processes including risk, regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Sourcing execution support to manage and deliver commercial negotiations with vendors.
• Assist with creating RFQs / RFPs / ITBs, selecting solutions, and negotiating.
• Prepare and maintain contracts with national and regional service providers. Ensure contracts adhere to company standards.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and maintain contracts and other business documents in support of the purchase of goods and services.
• Manage supplier and contractor certification process. Conduct periodic visits to supplier work locations to review vendor performance.
• Negotiate with vendors for optimum quality, price, availability, delivery, and terms.
• Coordinate periodic supplier business reviews with key stakeholders; leverage CBRE GWS software to manage.
• Facilitate corrective action plans for under-performing suppliers with the goal to stabilize performance.
• Ensure all suppliers maintain a compliant contract that reflects scope of work, site list, and compensation.

• A minimum 10-15 years of experience leading strategic sourcing initiatives specifically for hard and soft FM services.
• Experience in developing and negotiating contracts with suppliers.
• Experience managing a sourcing program across geographies.
• Strong analytical capabilities to evaluate deals and understand fair and optimal pricing structures.
• Solid understanding of Facilities Management Services.
• Experience working in a contract management environment with an FM service provider is an added advantage.
• Proven track record of working with large-scale bids and negotiating large deals.
• Ability to use metrics and reporting software to support presentations (internal, client-facing, and external).
• Strong interpersonal skills with a proven ability to work in teams.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders with excellent presentation skills.

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 can chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.

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 process.

• RESPECT:
  We act with consideration for others' ideas and share information openly to inspire trust and encourage collaboration
• INTEGRITY:
  No one individual, no one deal, no one client, is bigger than our commitment to our company and what we stand for
• SERVICE:
  We approach our clients challenges with enthusiasm and diligence, building long-term relationships by connecting the right people, capital and…