JOB SUMMARY:

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management. We are recruiting a Procurement Manager on an 18-month FTC to join our global team. The Procurement Manager will be responsible for executing procurement strategy for a Financial & Professional Services Client with HQ in London. This role will work with the Client’s Procurement and Operations Team to deliver Client’s Procurement goals and objectives, ensure that best practice is adopted for the service categories and procurement processes, resulting in high standards of performance, delivery of financial targets, cost effectiveness and resource efficiency.
The candidate must have working knowledge of facility management sourcing of products and services categories i.e., construction, projects, various building services (janitorial, grounds, mail room services, food services, waste management, etc.), have experience in category management, supplier performance management and working on e-procurement platforms. The successful individual will also be a strong writer, good cost analyst, and capable presenter who can articulate their proposition to key stakeholders. This individual will act as the subject matter expert for all areas relating to procurement.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Substantial experience of providing strategic leadership and direction within a large and complex organisation.
• Ambitious and driven to succeed with abundant energy and enthusiasm.
• Superior influencing and communication skills.
• Able to work with and influence a broad range of customers, stakeholders and supplier staff at senior levels.
• Proven capability in effectively leading, organizing, motivating and developing people in a matrix-managed organization.
• A passion for delivering tangible and measurable results.
• Strong commercial acumen and a proven track record of identifying and delivering substantial savings.
• Proficient analytical skills and a measured approach to decision making.
• A collaborative approach with the ability to maximize the short-term position while building long term productive relationships.
• Experience of the FM services and in-depth knowledge of the supply chain.
• Able to plan and manage multiple work programs effectively.

RESPONSIBILITIES

This role will lead and implement Client’s sourcing activities (from strategy development to implementation of procurement initiatives to contract management/ compliance and supplier management) in London. The major responsibility of this role includes but not limited to:

• Category/ Procurement Strategy
• Developing and communicating procurement vision, strategy, and roadmaps that are aligned with Client’s strategies and objectives.
• Creating and delivering procurement plan across UK & Ireland based on market dynamics, Client’s objectives, and scope/ cost benchmarking.
• Bringing in innovation and industry best practices in delivering the services

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Substantial experience of providing strategic leadership and direction within a large and complex organisation.
• Ambitious and driven to succeed with abundant energy and enthusiasm.
• Superior influencing and communication skills.
• Able to work with and influence a broad range of customers, stakeholders and supplier staff at senior levels.
• Proven capability in effectively leading, organizing, motivating and developing people in a matrix-managed organization.
• A passion for delivering tangible and measurable results.
• Strong commercial acumen and a proven track record of identifying and delivering substantial savings.
• Proficient analytical skills and a measured approach to decision making.
• A collaborative approach with the ability to maximize the short-term position while building long term productive relationships.
• Experience of the FM services and in-depth knowledge of the supply chain.
• Able to plan and manage multiple work programs effectively