Job Description
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. CBRE is a global leader in commercial real estate services, and they are seeking a Procurement Manager to manage sourcing, negotiating, and service provider relationships. The role involves coordinating procurement strategies and leading RFx processes to ensure optimal service delivery and value creation. Responsibilities • Work with business stakeholders, operational shared services team members, and sponsors to coordinate, and execute strategy at local and regional levels. • Set and track deadlines. Mentor and coach as needed. • Lead and manage end-to-end RFx processes (RFI, RFQ, RFP) across multiple categories, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and procurement best practices. • Develop, issue, and manage RFx documents, including scope of work, evaluation criteria, and timelines, in collaboration with internal stakeholders. • Evaluate supplier responses using qualitative and quantitative analysis, and facilitate cross-functional evaluation teams to ensure objective and compliant selection processes. • Negotiate terms, pricing, and service levels with vendors based on RFx outcomes, ensuring optimal value and risk mitigation. • Maintain documentation and audit trails for all RFx activities in accordance with internal policies and regulatory requirements. • Continuously improve RFx templates, tools, and processes to enhance efficiency, transparency, and supplier engagement. • 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. • Educate on 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. Skills • Proven experience managing complex RFx processes in a corporate or public sector environment. • Strong understanding of procurement regulations, sourcing strategies, and contract negotiation. • Proficiency with sourcing platforms and procurement systems. • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams through structured sourcing events. • Ability to guide the exchange of sensitive, complicated, and difficult information, convey performance expectations and handle problems. • Leadership skills to motivate 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. • Candidates must currently hold authorization to work in the United States without requiring visa sponsorship at present or in the future. • Experience procuring construction and construction project management services preferred. • 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. Benefits • 401(K) • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Life insurance • Vision insurance Company Overview • Operating across every dimension of commercial real estate, CBRE sees more so you can do more. It was founded in 1906, and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is Apply tot his job