Procurement Manager- Onsite: NY, NY- Charlotte, NC- Dallas, TX- Washington, DC - CBRE
Dallas, TX
About the Job
Procurement Manager- Onsite: NY, NY- Charlotte, NC- Dallas, TX- Washington, DC
Job ID
197314
Posted
15-Jan-2025
Service line
GWS Segment
Role type
Full-time
Areas of Interest
Purchasing/Procurement
Location(s)
Charlotte - North Carolina - United States of America, Dallas - Texas - United States of America, New York City - New York - United States of America, Washington, D.C. - District of Columbia - United States of America
Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) - Local is a hard services-led, tailored facility management solution. We self-perform hard services while partnering with best-in-class soft service providers to offer custom facility and project management solutions to our clients. We focus on empowering our team with a high-level of downstream accountability resulting in an agile and efficient service delivery.
In addition to our core facility and project management capabilities, our platform offers direct access to our Best-in-Class services including ESG, Security Consulting, Workplace Strategy, and Workplace Experience.
Job Summary
The primary objective of this role is to procure, negotiate, and oversee service providers for outsourced services, technology enablement, data services, and change management. This entails coordinating the strategy and its implementation at local, regional, and national levels, in collaboration with business stakeholders, operational teams, global shared services, and executive sponsors.
What you’ll do
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
•Provides procurement guidance to our GWS Local AMS accounts from pursuit/solutioning through account renewal to ensure our supplier partnerships support the delivery of operational excellence and help us to achieve the CBRE and client financial targets.
•Formulates, designs, coordinates, and executes national/regional contracting and procurement strategies and programs aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and profitability. Analyzes market trends and leverages this insight to assist the business in making informed purchasing decisions.
•Supports the business with the identification and onboarding of new supplier partners, considering local and diverse targets, for both Facilities Management and Project Management service needs.
•Supports Sales and Operations leaders with the Request for Proposal (RFP) process, solution selection, and negotiation efforts to achieve desired outcomes. Provides Procurement guidance for new client account transitions.
•Oversees supplier relationships and maintains a comprehensive supplier database for the geographic areas they support. Establishes and manages contracts with national/regional service providers to ensure adherence to company standards.
•Supports Business Unit and Account Teams in the identification of cost savings (margin improvement) opportunities.
•Engages with suppliers to encourage ongoing supplier innovation and optimization.
•Regularly assesses suppliers to ensure compliance with quality standards. Supports business leaders in conducting business reviews with key suppliers to evaluate their performance, address any disputes, explore innovative solutions, and identify opportunities for cost improvement. Formulates risk management procedures to mitigate vulnerabilities within the supply chain.
•Serves as a point of escalation for business leaders in addressing supplier performance issues.
•Provides mentorship and education to CBRE on cutting-edge outsourcing tools, process and best practice to support our clients.
•Responsible for identifying key stakeholders, building strong relationships, and effectively communicating project updates and decisions to ensure alignment and smooth project execution. Collaborates with business to outline potential value and return on investment (ROI) for proposed initiatives, closely monitoring and tracking outcomes.
•Actively participates on behalf of the company in approved or sponsored procurement organizations or related initiatives. Collaborates with internal departments and key stakeholders to forecast procurement requirements.
•Supports People Engagement and DE&I objectives, promotes and maintains CBRE culture.
•Other duties may be assigned.
Qualifications
What you’ll need
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential 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 the essential functions.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
To excel in this role, the candidate must fulfill each essential duty with proficiency. The qualifications outlined below reflect the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to carry out the essential functions.
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree and at least five years of experience in strategic sourcing, vendor management, outsourcing, or consulting in indirect/service categories.
Other relevant experience includes transitions, and service quality improvements. They should also have the ability to work with international colleagues and suppliers to implement national strategies in a fast-paced team setting.
Demonstrated experience in managing service providers, multi-year contracts, and playing important governance roles with outsourced providers is required.
Supply Chain Industry Knowledge
The candidate must have experience in managing Facilities Management (FM) and Capital Project Management / Construction indirect categories, including the following, but not limited to:
•Soft FM (e.g. janitorial, security, landscaping, snow removal, etc.)
•Hard FM (e.g. mechanical, electrical, plumbing, etc.)
•Capital Project Management / Construction (e.g. office refurbishments, fit out, equipment replacement works, etc.)
•Equipment and Materials (e.g. concrete, heating, plumbing and ventilation, glazing, roofing, etc.).
Certificates and/or License
Certified Outsourcing Professional (COP) Certification preferred. Lean Six Sigma Certification preferred. Certified Purchasing Manager or Certified Professional in Supply Management desired.
Other Skills and Abilities
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Products and internet navigation is required. The candidate should have experience in using and overseeing e-procurement and contracts management platforms. They should possess excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects concurrently. Additionally, they should be skilled in collaborating with international colleagues and suppliers to effectively implement national strategies within a dynamic team setting.
Scope of Responsibility
Decisions are made with a comprehensive understanding and interpretation of procedures, company policies, and business practices in order to achieve desired outcomes. The candidate will be involved in the development, recommendation, and implementation of outsourcing programs and procedures. They will be accountable for establishing project deadlines and defining contract and/or governance objectives. It is crucial to exercise sound judgment, as errors can have lasting effects on the line of business and/or the entire company. The candidate should prioritize the development of strategic plans and roadmaps and possess the ability to create tactical project plans for execution once strategies are approved by senior leadership.
Key Relationships
Reports to the AMS, GWS Local Procurement Director.
Partners closely with National, Regional and Local Business Divisions.
Why CBRE?
We lead by example, guided by the needs of the cities we inhabit, the communities we build, and the world we live in. The more perspectives we have, the more dimensions we’re able to see. A culture of respect, integrity, service, and excellence shapes our approach to every opportunity.
Our competitive and comprehensive benefits program was designed to make sure you feel valued with benefits that support the mental, physical, emotional, and financial health of you and your family.
Maintain your career momentum with the best tools and training in the industry. You’ll have everything you need to thrive in your role: challenging work, dedication to results, fast-paced assignments, and a culture of constant learning.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) are more than just values- they’re a competitive advantage. By crafting a place where our employees are recognized for their contribution and given a chance to grow, we regularly open ourselves and our business opportunities.
New York Residents: CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience.
The minimum salary for the Procurement Manager position is $100,500 annually and the maximum salary for the Procurement Manager position is $135,000 annually.
The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience.
Successful candidates will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on CBRE’s applicable benefit program.
Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).
NOTE: Some, but not all, of our positions may have an additional requirement to comply with COVID-19 health and safety protocols, including COVID-19 vaccination proof and/or rigorous testing. If you have questions about the requirement(s) for this position, please inform your Recruiter.
CBRE GWS
CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) works with clients to make real estate a meaningful contributor to organizational productivity and performance. Our account management model is at the heart of our client-centric approach to delivering integrated real estate solutions. Each client is entrusted with a dedicated leader and is supported by regional and global resources, leveraging the industry's most robust platform. CBRE GWS delivers consistent, measurably superior outcomes for our clients at every stage of the lifecycle, and across industries and geographies.
Find out more (https://www.cbre.com/real-estate-services/directory/global-workplace-solutions)
CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)
Job ID
197314
Posted
15-Jan-2025
Service line
GWS Segment
Role type
Full-time
Areas of Interest
Purchasing/Procurement
Location(s)
Charlotte - North Carolina - United States of America, Dallas - Texas - United States of America, New York City - New York - United States of America, Washington, D.C. - District of Columbia - United States of America
Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) - Local is a hard services-led, tailored facility management solution. We self-perform hard services while partnering with best-in-class soft service providers to offer custom facility and project management solutions to our clients. We focus on empowering our team with a high-level of downstream accountability resulting in an agile and efficient service delivery.
In addition to our core facility and project management capabilities, our platform offers direct access to our Best-in-Class services including ESG, Security Consulting, Workplace Strategy, and Workplace Experience.
Job Summary
The primary objective of this role is to procure, negotiate, and oversee service providers for outsourced services, technology enablement, data services, and change management. This entails coordinating the strategy and its implementation at local, regional, and national levels, in collaboration with business stakeholders, operational teams, global shared services, and executive sponsors.
What you’ll do
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
•Provides procurement guidance to our GWS Local AMS accounts from pursuit/solutioning through account renewal to ensure our supplier partnerships support the delivery of operational excellence and help us to achieve the CBRE and client financial targets.
•Formulates, designs, coordinates, and executes national/regional contracting and procurement strategies and programs aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and profitability. Analyzes market trends and leverages this insight to assist the business in making informed purchasing decisions.
•Supports the business with the identification and onboarding of new supplier partners, considering local and diverse targets, for both Facilities Management and Project Management service needs.
•Supports Sales and Operations leaders with the Request for Proposal (RFP) process, solution selection, and negotiation efforts to achieve desired outcomes. Provides Procurement guidance for new client account transitions.
•Oversees supplier relationships and maintains a comprehensive supplier database for the geographic areas they support. Establishes and manages contracts with national/regional service providers to ensure adherence to company standards.
•Supports Business Unit and Account Teams in the identification of cost savings (margin improvement) opportunities.
•Engages with suppliers to encourage ongoing supplier innovation and optimization.
•Regularly assesses suppliers to ensure compliance with quality standards. Supports business leaders in conducting business reviews with key suppliers to evaluate their performance, address any disputes, explore innovative solutions, and identify opportunities for cost improvement. Formulates risk management procedures to mitigate vulnerabilities within the supply chain.
•Serves as a point of escalation for business leaders in addressing supplier performance issues.
•Provides mentorship and education to CBRE on cutting-edge outsourcing tools, process and best practice to support our clients.
•Responsible for identifying key stakeholders, building strong relationships, and effectively communicating project updates and decisions to ensure alignment and smooth project execution. Collaborates with business to outline potential value and return on investment (ROI) for proposed initiatives, closely monitoring and tracking outcomes.
•Actively participates on behalf of the company in approved or sponsored procurement organizations or related initiatives. Collaborates with internal departments and key stakeholders to forecast procurement requirements.
•Supports People Engagement and DE&I objectives, promotes and maintains CBRE culture.
•Other duties may be assigned.
Qualifications
What you’ll need
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential 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 the essential functions.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
To excel in this role, the candidate must fulfill each essential duty with proficiency. The qualifications outlined below reflect the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to carry out the essential functions.
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree and at least five years of experience in strategic sourcing, vendor management, outsourcing, or consulting in indirect/service categories.
Other relevant experience includes transitions, and service quality improvements. They should also have the ability to work with international colleagues and suppliers to implement national strategies in a fast-paced team setting.
Demonstrated experience in managing service providers, multi-year contracts, and playing important governance roles with outsourced providers is required.
Supply Chain Industry Knowledge
The candidate must have experience in managing Facilities Management (FM) and Capital Project Management / Construction indirect categories, including the following, but not limited to:
•Soft FM (e.g. janitorial, security, landscaping, snow removal, etc.)
•Hard FM (e.g. mechanical, electrical, plumbing, etc.)
•Capital Project Management / Construction (e.g. office refurbishments, fit out, equipment replacement works, etc.)
•Equipment and Materials (e.g. concrete, heating, plumbing and ventilation, glazing, roofing, etc.).
Certificates and/or License
Certified Outsourcing Professional (COP) Certification preferred. Lean Six Sigma Certification preferred. Certified Purchasing Manager or Certified Professional in Supply Management desired.
Other Skills and Abilities
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Products and internet navigation is required. The candidate should have experience in using and overseeing e-procurement and contracts management platforms. They should possess excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects concurrently. Additionally, they should be skilled in collaborating with international colleagues and suppliers to effectively implement national strategies within a dynamic team setting.
Scope of Responsibility
Decisions are made with a comprehensive understanding and interpretation of procedures, company policies, and business practices in order to achieve desired outcomes. The candidate will be involved in the development, recommendation, and implementation of outsourcing programs and procedures. They will be accountable for establishing project deadlines and defining contract and/or governance objectives. It is crucial to exercise sound judgment, as errors can have lasting effects on the line of business and/or the entire company. The candidate should prioritize the development of strategic plans and roadmaps and possess the ability to create tactical project plans for execution once strategies are approved by senior leadership.
Key Relationships
Reports to the AMS, GWS Local Procurement Director.
Partners closely with National, Regional and Local Business Divisions.
Why CBRE?
We lead by example, guided by the needs of the cities we inhabit, the communities we build, and the world we live in. The more perspectives we have, the more dimensions we’re able to see. A culture of respect, integrity, service, and excellence shapes our approach to every opportunity.
Our competitive and comprehensive benefits program was designed to make sure you feel valued with benefits that support the mental, physical, emotional, and financial health of you and your family.
Maintain your career momentum with the best tools and training in the industry. You’ll have everything you need to thrive in your role: challenging work, dedication to results, fast-paced assignments, and a culture of constant learning.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) are more than just values- they’re a competitive advantage. By crafting a place where our employees are recognized for their contribution and given a chance to grow, we regularly open ourselves and our business opportunities.
New York Residents: CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience.
The minimum salary for the Procurement Manager position is $100,500 annually and the maximum salary for the Procurement Manager position is $135,000 annually.
The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience.
Successful candidates will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on CBRE’s applicable benefit program.
Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).
NOTE: Some, but not all, of our positions may have an additional requirement to comply with COVID-19 health and safety protocols, including COVID-19 vaccination proof and/or rigorous testing. If you have questions about the requirement(s) for this position, please inform your Recruiter.
CBRE GWS
CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) works with clients to make real estate a meaningful contributor to organizational productivity and performance. Our account management model is at the heart of our client-centric approach to delivering integrated real estate solutions. Each client is entrusted with a dedicated leader and is supported by regional and global resources, leveraging the industry's most robust platform. CBRE GWS delivers consistent, measurably superior outcomes for our clients at every stage of the lifecycle, and across industries and geographies.
Find out more (https://www.cbre.com/real-estate-services/directory/global-workplace-solutions)
CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)
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