About the Role:
The purpose of this position is to manage the sourcing, procurement, and management of suppliers and subcontractors in support of the delivery Project Management services.
What You'll Do:

• Prepare the vendor and/or subcontractor list and update as needed
• Support, and in some cases lead, cost reduction efforts.
• Optimize the material and supplier portfolio - that is what materials should be bought in bulk and consumed as needed from inventory by projects, and which materials are best to acquire as needed for specific projects.
• Prepare procurement execution plans and oversee the full array of materials management and procurement functions of purchasing, expediting, shipping, receipt and logistics.
• Prepare, maintain and review purchasing files and records, price lists, the status of requisitions, contracts and orders.
• Create spreadsheets with product or service comparisons of prospective suppliers and/or subcontractors to support management decisions.
• Negotiation with the suppliers and/or subcontractors to reach for the best prices.
• Manage the vendor prequalification and on-boarding process.
• Interview prospective suppliers and/or subcontractors to determine prices, discounts, terms, etc.
• Prepare, maintain and review purchasing records, produce management reports, track the status of requisitions, contracts and orders.
• Drafts, reviews and collaborate with management in the negotiation of contracts and other business documents in support of the procurement of goods and services.
• Work collaboratively with Project Management to coordinate supplier and/or subcontractor selection, track supplier and/or subcontractor performance standards, and conduct ongoing evaluation.
• Establish procurement strategies for acquisition, receiving and tracking of project materials to optimize quality, cost, timely delivery criteria to support client strategies and objectives.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Leads by example and models behaviors that are consistent with the company's values.
• Mentors and coaches team members to further develop competencies.
• Prepares and delivers performance appraisal for staff.
• Plans and monitors appropriate staffing levels and utilization of labor, including overtime.
• Recommends staff recruitment, selection, promotion, advancement, corrective action and termination.
• Provides formal supervision to individual employees within single functional or operational area.

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.
• Professional knowledge in Construction industry methods, and applications, Construction Procurement and related governmental laws and legislation is highly preferred
• Experience in the areas of staffing, selection, training, development, coaching, mentoring, measuring, appraising, and rewarding performance and retention preferred.
• Ability to guide the exchange of sensitive, complicated, and difficult information, convey performance expectations and handle problems.
• Leadership skills to motivate team impact on quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of the job discipline and department.
• 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

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.