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Sr. Procurement Manager

AT CBRE
CBRE

Sr. Procurement Manager

Philadelphia, PA

About the Role

As a CBRE Procurement Sr. Manager, you'll be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and managing service provider for outsourced services. You will also assist multiple departments with the development and execution of sourcing and procurement strategies.

What You'll Do

Provide formal supervision to employees. Supervise the training and development of staff. Conduct performance evaluations and coaching.

Coordinate and lead the team's daily activities. Establish work schedules, assign tasks, and cross-train staff. Set and track staff and department target dates. Mentor and coach as needed.

Assist with the development of company-wide policies and procedures, playbooks, and other organizational materials.

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Work with business partners, operational, global shared services team members and executive sponsors to develop, coordinate, and implement strategy at local, regional, and global levels.

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

Oversee the process of contract terminations, expirations, extensions, and renewals. Inform peers and corporate management staff of changes or results.

Handle supplier and contractor certification process. Conduct periodic visits to high-profile supplier work locations to review vendor performance. Approve and manage costs related to the service provider.

Mentor and educate on outsourcing practices and the value of applying them. Manage issues and expectations across a broad range of abilities, locations, and cultures.

Review all RTFs, and select solutions, and agreements. Approve contracts with national and regional service providers. Ensure contracts adhere to company standards.

Improve and change existing methods, processes, and standards.

What You'll Need

  • Bachelor's Degree preferred with 5 - 8 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, required.
  • 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 difficult information, convey performance expectations and balance problems.
  • Leadership skills to empower team impact on quality, efficiency, and effectiveness.
  • In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
  • Extensive interpersonal skills with a strong inquisitive mentality.
  • Advanced math skills. Ability to calculate difficult figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.

Why CBRE?

When you join CBRE, you become part of a global leader in commercial real estate and investment services that help businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact! Our collaborative environment is built on our shared values - respect, integrity, service, and excellence - and we value the varied perspectives, backgrounds, and skills s of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your full potential!

Disclaimers

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.

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

Client-provided location(s): Philadelphia, PA, USA; Trenton, NJ, USA; West Point, PA, USA
Job ID: CBRE-184635
Employment Type: Full Time