PROCUREMENT MANAGER
Company: CBRE
Location: Seattle
Posted on: October 6, 2024
Job Description:
Procurement ManagerJob ID187262Posted02-Oct-2024Service lineGWS
SegmentRole typeFull-timeAreas of
InterestPurchasing/ProcurementLocation(s)Austin - Texas - United
States of America, Dallas - Texas - United States of America,
Irvine - California - United States of America, Seattle -
Washington - United States of AmericaCBRE Global Workplace
Solutions (GWS) works with clients to make real estate a
significant 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, demonstrating 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.About the Role:As
a CBRE Procurement Manager, you'll be responsible for sourcing,
negotiating, and managing service provider for outsourced services.
You will support a Life Sciences/ Pharmaceutical client 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 in Facilities Management
Operations & Project Management within Commercial Real Estate.What
You'll Do:
- Work with business customers, operational shared services team
members, and sponsors to develop, coordinate, and implement
strategy at local and regional levels.
- 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 find opportunities
for value creation.
- Assist with crafting 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.
- Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve day-to-day and moderately
complex issues which may or may not be evident in existing systems
and processes.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.
- Prefer sourcing & procurement experience with vendor management
in the Facilities Management and/or Project Management/ Capital
Projects.
- Must be analytical/ data-driven and
- Ability to guide the exchange of sensitive, complicated, and
difficult information, convey performance expectations and balance
problems.
- In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples
include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
- Extensive organizational skills with a strong inquisitive
mentality.
- 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
futureEqual 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, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action
Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US
Veterans)
Keywords: CBRE, Kent , PROCUREMENT MANAGER, Executive , Seattle, Washington
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