Procurement Manager

About the Role: As a CBRE Procurement Manager, you'll be responsible for managing a team of employees 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. This job is part of the Procurement function. They are responsible for sourcing and purchasing goods, services, or raw materials from vendors and suppliers. 

What You’ll Do:

• Provide formal supervision to employees. Monitor the training and development of staff. Conduct performance evaluations and coaching. Oversee the recruiting and hiring of new employees.

• Coordinate and manage the team's daily activities. Establish work schedules, assign tasks, and cross-train staff. Work with business stakeholders, operational shared services team members, and sponsors to develop, coordinate, and execute strategy at local and regional levels.

• Set and track staff and department deadlines. Mentor and coach as needed.

• Draft, review, negotiate, and maintain contracts and other business documents in support of the purchase of goods and 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.

• Analyze account-wide facility management services spend, suppliers, operations, and statement of works to identify opportunities for value creation.

• 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. Deal with sensitive issues.

• 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.

• Educational Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• Experience Level: 5-10 years of progressive experience in procurement and vendor management.
• Skills and Competencies: Proficient in purchasing strategies, vendor negotiation, and facilities management, with strong command of the English language.
• Responsibilities and Duties: Oversee procurement processes, manage vendor relationships, ensure compliance with policies, and optimize supply chain efficiency.
• Working Conditions: Office setting with occasional travel to meet vendors and attend industry events.
• Qualities and Traits: Strong analytical skills, excellent communication, leadership abilities, and a proactive problem-solving mindset.