CBRE is the global leader in real estate services and leverages the industry's most powerful knowledge base to meet the commercial real estate needs of its clients worldwide. Our vision is to be the preeminent, vertically integrated, globally capable real estate service firm. Globally we employ over 70,000 employees and operate in 48 countries.
Procurement Manager
The Procurement Manager is responsible for end-to-end delivery of successful supply chain solutions for GWS integrated facilities management clients. In our FM delivery model, a significant portion of work is subcontracted, and these services are a core part of our proposition.
The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience of sourcing solutions, cost and savings plans for the in-scope services. They will have a track record of balanced business management that combines competitive savings goals with realistic and risk-mitigated plans that deliver on-time and on-budget. An excellent listener and collaborator who can align the directions, goals, and demands of (a) clients, (b) our sales team, and (c) our market-leading category managers and sourcing leadership. Importantly, the individual will also be a strong writer, have the ability to manage deadlines and multiple projects at the same time, being a good cost analyst, and capable presenter who can articulate their solutions and services to our clients and teams.
Responsibilities
Supporting and creating winning, bespoke proposals that leverage the best of CBRE's supply chain and category management practice
Working with the Solutions Teams to review client RFPs including spend, scope, and SLA information
Work to understand client objectives and CBRE differentiators within the competitive environment and build out CBRE differentiators.
Collaborate with in country supply chain teams and strategic sourcing to develop a comprehensive supply chain strategy for clients, including sourced categories, category strategies, savings commitments, service improvement ideas, and transition/implementation plan
Work within CBRE proprietary pricing processes and tools
Communicate the supply chain solution in a compelling manner via written proposal materials, Q&A responses, and presentations
Champion the Supply Partner Program and ensure hard landings on all new clients
Develop achievable yet competitive financial and service commitments, and a workable plan to meet them
Person Specification
Experience in procurement/transition of facility management services and supplies
Strong Excel skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Pricing experience