Procurement Sr Specialist

at  CBRE

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.
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE
Must have a good understanding of procurement and facility management services and supplies. Min. 5 years of relevant experience in a similar position

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational and analytical skills. Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable, and courteous service to customers. Ability to effectively present information. Ability to respond effectively to sensitive issues.
Fluent in English language.

FINANCIAL KNOWLEDGE

Ability to calculate intermediate figures such as percentages, discounts, and commissions. Conducts advanced financial analysis.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Be responsible for delivering all procurement platform initiatives for total spend of over 100M
• Build effective relationships with sourcing partners that enable the delivery of the required sourcing services to the business in a cost effective and qualitative manner.
• Closely collaborate and support CBRE GWS client accounts in governance and delivering of their objectives
• Build internal customer satisfaction through feedback and corrective action mechanisms.
• Co-ordinate the implementation of the Company Corporate Sourcing and Supply Chain Strategy within Operations accounts - this includes promoting the use of Preferred Suppliers to reduce supplier base and leverage spend, ensuring adherence to the Company “integrity” and SOX requirements and generating savings across all services lines
• Promote performance management, innovation and continuous improvement of contracts and discuss how the success of supplier improvements can be replicated to other CBRE contracts for mutual benefit.
• Driving/supporting implementation of new procurement systems in the organization.
• Supporting new client transitions to deliver smooth and successful opening of the account.
• Act as the subject matter expert for all areas relating to sourcing
• Work with cross functional teams, supplier relationships, technology, and organisational capabilities to successfully achieve programme objectives procurement
• Reporting in progress on supply chain KPI’s on the accounts