Procurement Director

OverviewProcurement Director at CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS), based in London. CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management. The role leads strategic sourcing of services and supplies for a client across facility management service lines, engaging with CBRE and Client teams to drive best practice and ensure CBRE interests are represented.If you think you are the right match for the following opportunity, apply after reading the complete description.ResponsibilitiesDevelop, communicate, and manage the execution of global sourcing and procurement strategies to achieve account, platform, and client goals and objectives.Support the Managing Director and Business Unit Leaders in managing annual procurement budget and supplier base of vendors.Coordinate, deploy, and lead a professional sourcing team to support FM/PJM services delivery across regions for the client.Implement and optimize CBRE procurement technology platforms.Analyze commodity and service requirements for a real estate portfolio; create requests for proposals (RFPs), review bids, create contracts, negotiate terms, and implement services.Analyze and review organization requirements regarding goods, services, supplies, equipment, etc.; establish long-term and strategic procurement planning objectives.Oversee supplier certification process with Compliance, including review of experience, legal and organizational structure, financial strength, and Master Services Agreement deliverables under Sourcing.Ensure applicable platform and client supply chain policies, processes, and procedures for procuring services are deployed globally.Assist in developing and deploying standardized systems and controls for procurement (e.g., work authorization, purchase, and change order systems).Provide comprehensive bid analysis and award recommendations; interface with stakeholders to explore leverage opportunities and ensure contractual/legal compliance and auditing standards.Participate in significant contract negotiations and provide benchmarking insights.Establish requirements and maintain centralized filing systems and procurement database; audit systems to ensure policy and documentation compliance.Develop and implement a standardized program management execution methodology and secure competitive pricing across a broad geography; integrate regional supplier performance management into a global process.Establish and maintain solid customer relationships with internal and external stakeholders, providing ongoing two-way communications on satisfaction, concerns, input, and updates.Support corporate global sourcing initiatives and processes; track, report, and implement strategies to address diversity spend objectives and sustainability goals.Perform other duties as assigned.Qualifications and ExperienceExperience in leading procurement strategies within the Facilities Management sector (preferred).Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret complex business documents; effective in responding to sensitive issues; capable of writing reports and presentations; able to present on complex topics to employees, clients, top management, and public groups.Ability to motivate and negotiate effectively with key employees, top management, and client groups to drive action.Strong financial acumen: knowledge of financial terms, budgeting, and conducting financial/business analysis; ability to forecast and prepare budgets.Ability to solve advanced problems and manage multiple options in complex situations; expert analytical and quantitative skills with experience in strategic solutions for a matrix-based multi-industry sales environment; ability to influence through analysis.Advanced skills with Microsoft Office Suite. xpwpeyx Experience with e-procurement and contracts management technology platforms; experience with standard accounting and/or ERP systems.SeniorityDirectorEmployment TypeFull-timeJob FunctionManagement, Purchasing, and Supply ChainIndustries: Professional ServicesWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.#J-18808-Ljbffr