Sr. Procurement Manager

Sr. Procurement Manager Job Description Summary

This position leads and manages client sourcing and contract administration across multiple accounts in facility management services. This position is highly visible within internal and external stakeholders.

• Manage the Procurement relationship with Client, C&W Account Management, C&W Procurement Category Management, C&W Risk, C&W Legal, Suppliers, and other key stakeholders.
• Analyze account-wide facility management services spend, suppliers, operations and statement of works to identify opportunities for value creation. Develop and implement a procurement strategy based on the identified opportunities.
• Develop and facilitate multiple eRFPs, analyze responses, negotiate and use other techniques as required to obtain the expected results.
• Provide evaluation and recommendation to Account Management.
• Interpret contracts, negotiate with vendors and ensure appropriate contractual records retention.
• Implement programs and initiatives to ensure achievement of all goals, metrics & KPIs.
• Advise management regarding contractual matters and engage in effective use of Legal and Risk Departments.
• Maintain organized records to ensure any implemented system of checks and balances are being continually met for service contracts and additional compliance items.
• Maintain organized records and establish tracking to manage the workflow of multiple concurrent sourcing events.
• Employ C&W best practices, policies, processes, tools and templates to include both C&W Corporate and Client account specifications, as well as engaging with Category Managers and preferred suppliers in the execution of Procurement responsibilities.
• Participate at appropriate level and frequency in all meetings.
• Generate and distribute all necessary and requested reports.
• Resolve issues from the client with respect to supplier performance and quality of service.
• Manage the development, installation, and maintenance of tracking & reporting mechanisms that yield the appropriate outputs and conform to requested forms and frequencies.
• Perform other miscellaneous related duties as assigned.
• Lead and manage a Procurement Analyst direct report who will support you in your responsibilities.

• Understanding of the Strategic Sourcing processes and demonstrated proficiency with e-tools such as e-RFPs, reverse auctions, e-catalogs, and contract management systems.
• Must possess legal knowledge, ability to prepare/negotiate agreements and amendments, and the ability to explain to client the specifics of the contracts.
• Must possess analytical and quantitative skills with ability to analyze and interpret information, data and related documentation.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management.
• Self-motivated and work independently to find solutions.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills.
• Strong organization skills with the flexibility to handle multiple tasks.

• 7+ years’ experience in Procurement/Strategic Sourcing, ideally in facility services or related discipline.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field is required.
• MBA or related Master Degree preferred.

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate with others and exchange accurate information; operate a computer and other office productivity machinery; move about the workplace; remain in a stationary position for up to 90% of the time;

and extend hands and arms in any direction.

C&W provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, and local law. Further, C&W takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and employees during employment are treated without regard to any of these characteristics. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Cushman & Wakefield provides equal employment opportunity. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity,…