Job Title: Procurement Analyst Business Sector: Data Centre Solutions Location: London, UK ABOUT CBRE DATA CENTER SOLUTIONS CBRE Data Center Solutions (DCS) is a part of the CBRE Group with over 115.000 employees worldwide and delivers fully integrated real estate, facilities and technology solutions for data center owners, occupiers and investors across the globe. As a dedicated business line within CBRE, DCS is dedicated to solving complex challenges within every stage of the data center lifecycle. We provide our employees the best conditions to develop professionally and personally and to realise their full potential in the course of their career. Join us now and bring your unique talent and skills to our Team. Join our team as soon as possible in Amsterdam YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management. We are recruiting a Procurement Analyst to be based in EMEA region. They will bring commercial and contractual expertise to the sourcing arena for the central data centres team, including drafting of pre-qualification and tender documents, analysis of bids and preparation of recommendations and contracts that provide protection for both our clients and CBRE. Role Summary: Support procurement of data centres services suppliers Support the management and performance of all data centres sourcing & procurement related activities Commercial /contractual support to the data centres business Proactively review required services Prequalification and selection of 'best-in-class' preferred suppliers Tendering of services including preparing bid documents Negotiation and agreement of costs/fees, contract terms & conditions and SLA's Review of suppliers for central framework agreements on an EMEAR basis Assist with the standardisation of contract forms for data centres services contracts Support with creation and management of contracts database Subject matter expert for EMEA, Strategic Sourcing initiatives, central purchasing etc. Carry out price analysis/benchmarking Ownership of EMEA supplier contracts and savings tracker using CBRE technology Zycus and value track Supporting other key areas of the business, project management and transaction management YOUR PROFILE Professional procurement qualification or working towards qualification (e.g. MCIPS qualified) Strategic Sourcing/procurement of data centres Services Experience in Corporate Real Estate Environments Purchasing experience ideally within the data centres industry/sector IT Skills EMEA experience/coverage Ability to be flexible, while responding to a fluid environment and sometimes conflicting priorities Ability to establish rapport, instil confidence and manage stakeholder relationships Measurement of performance and management through accountability Strong analytical, financial, commercial and risk management skills Ability to travel when required (against specific project needs, as opposed to on secondment) Ability to comprehend, analyse and interpret complex business documents Ability to make effective and persuasive presentations on complex topics to employees, clients, and management Ability to motivate and negotiate effectively with key employees, clients, and management OUR BENEFITS - What youll get in return Future-proof job opportunity with a true development guarantee in one of the fastest growing Data Center markets worldwide A demanding job with an interesting variety of responsibilities and high level of real management autonomy Working in an exceptionally motivated team TOP trainings with internationally recognized state-of-the-art certifications as well as through our own GWS Academy Attractive salaries with good fixed pension schemes, optional collective health and home insurance and holiday pay International working environment with inspiring cross-border career opportunities A friendly and collegial working atmosphere combined with a dynamic and creative working culture DIVERSITY, OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY and WORK-LIFE BALANCE are practiced values Do you need more good reasons for joining CBRE? Check our recent Awards: Best Company for Career Growth 2024 (Wallstreet Journal) Best Places to Work 2024 (Globe Sts) Best Workplace for Wellbeing (Top 100 on Indeed) TOP Company 2024 (among the top 5% on KUNUNU) Commitment to Diversity and Talent Development Award 2024 (Datacloud Global Awards) Outstanding Contribution to Skills and Training Award 2024 (DCS Awards) EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.