CBRE is the global leader in real estate services and leveragesthe industry's most powerful knowledge base to meet the commercial real estateneeds of its clients worldwide. Our vision is to be the preeminent, verticallyintegrated, globally capable real estate service firm. Globally we employ over155,000 employees and operate in more than 100 countries.
About the role: as the CBRE EMEA Procurement Manager, you will beresponsible for sourcing, negotiating, and performance managing serviceproviders for outsourced services for a Fortune 500 company client, across theEMEA region. You will assist internal and external stakeholders with thedevelopment and execution of sourcing and procurement strategies.
You will be part of the Procurement function, integrated withinthe Operations team. You will beresponsible for supporting our client account Operations and Finance teamsdelivering principal and agent services in more than 40 countries function foroperation sites in the EMEA region
Key Responsibilities
- Identify market trends, short andlong-term sourcing options, and short and long-term partnering opportunitieswith vendors.
- Planning and leading negotiations,and implementing procurement initiatives to improve quality of service whileminimizing cost.
- Demonstrating subject matterexpertise to provide guidance to relevant stakeholders on procurement processesincluding all risk/regulatory/compliance requirements.
- Sourcing execution expertisesupport to manage and deliver commercial negotiations with vendors.
- Assist with creating RFQ’s / RFP’sand ITB, selecting solutions, and negotiating.
- Prepare and maintain contractswith national and regional service providers. Ensure contracts adhere tocompany standards, and maintaining a library of up-to-date, compliant contractsfor the region
- Manage supplier and contractorcertification process. Conduct periodic visits to client and supplier locationsto review vendor performance.
- Transitioning client managingagent spend to principal service delivery
- Coordinate periodic supplierbusiness reviews with key stakeholders; and leveraging CBRE GWS’s software tomanage.
- Facilitate corrective action plansfor under-performing suppliers to stabilize performance.
- Prepare contract documentation andmanage contract amendment and contract extension, termination, expirationprocedures.
- Engaging with key stakeholders,aligned to CBRE and client policies and control areas to ensure mitigation ofbusiness risks, and achieve favorable terms for any contract agreements.
- Ensuring timely communication andstatus updates, agreeing realistic timeframes, and adhering to SLAs
- Developing high qualitystakeholder briefings with excellent writing skills at both at serviceprocurement strategy and final award phase
- Manage vendor key performanceindicators (KPIs) and fees at risk (FARs)
- Manage the planning, tracking andreporting of the Annual Savings Targets and maintenance of savings database.
Required Knowledge and Skills
- 5-8 years of experience leadingstrategic sourcing initiatives specifically for hard and soft FM services
- Experience in developing andnegotiating contracts with suppliers.
- Experience managing a sourcingprogram across geographies, providing hands-on support to FM Operations andFinance teams.
- Strong analytical capabilities toevaluate deals and understand what fair and optimal pricing structures are.
- Has a solid understanding ofFacilities Management Services
- Experience working in a contractmanagement environment with an FM service provider will be an added advantage.
- Has a proven track record ofmanaging bids up to $2m USD.
- Ability to use metrics andreporting software to support presentations (internal, client-facing, andexternal)
- Strong interpersonal skills with aproven ability to work in teams.
- Ability to communicate effectivelywith internal and external stakeholders with excellent presentation skills.
Why CBRE
When youjoin CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estateservices and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamicproblem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significantimpact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values — respect,integrity, service and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives,backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you can chart your own courseand realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.
ApplicantAI Use Disclosure
We valuehuman interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills andaspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiringdecisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the applicationand interview process. Our Values
RESPECT: We act with consideration for others’ ideas and shareinformation openly to inspire trust and encourage collaboration
INTEGRITY: No one individual, no one deal, no one client, isbigger than our commitment to our company and what we stand for
SERVICE: We approach our clients challenges with enthusiasm anddiligence, building long-term relationships by connecting the right people,capital and opportunities
EXCELLENCE: We focus relentlessly on creating winning outcomes forour clients, employees and shareholders
About CBREGlobal Workplace Solutions:
As one of CBRE’s coreglobal businesses, Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) provides end-to-endservices to occupier clients across the entire lifecycle of a building. Ourteams help companies improve their operations and reduce costs, through expertfacilities management, project management, real estate and energy andsustainability services. Our dedicated teams work across all industries, andsupport clients ranging from global Fortune 500 companies to single, iconicbuildings.
CBRE Group, Inc. isthe world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with2019 revenues of $23.9 billion and more than 100,000 employees (excludingaffiliate offices). CBRE has been included on the Fortune 500 since 2008, ranking#128 in 2020. It also has been voted the industry’s top brand by the LipseyCompany for 19 consecutive years and has been named one of Fortune’s “MostAdmired Companies” for eight years in a row, including being ranked number onein the real estate sector in 2020, for the second consecutive year. Its sharestrade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “CBRE.”
ApplicationProcess:
Your application will bereviewed by our Talent Resourcing Team, and you will be contacted if you havebeen successful in being short listed for the role.
Taking into considerationthe costs of sponsorship, the nature of the role and the financial resources ofthe account in question, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
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