Global Procurement Director
Job ID
238886
Posted
23-Sep-2025
Service line
GWS Segment
Role type
Full-time
Areas of Interest
Purchasing/Procurement
Location(s)
London - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
As a CBRE Procurement Director, you will assist with the overall planning and direction of the procurement function. This job is part of the Procurement function. They are responsible for sourcing and purchasing goods, services, or raw materials from vendors and suppliers.
What You'll Do:
* Provide formal supervision to employees. Monitor the training and development of staff. Conduct performance evaluations and coaching. Oversee the recruiting and hiring of new employees.
* Coordinate and manage the team's daily activities. Establish work schedules, assign tasks, and cross-train staff.
* Set and track staff and department deadlines. Mentor and coach as needed.
* Assist with the creation and implementation of company-wide policies and procedures, playbooks, and other organizational materials.
* Enforce sourcing and procurement strategies to support program, corporate, and client goals and objectives.
* Develop, communicate, and manage the execution of local and regional sourcing and procurement strategies to support program, corporate, and client goals and objectives.
* Design, and develop purchasing information systems. Prepare monthly reports of departmental activities, KPIs, and metrics to present to Sr. Management.
* Manage annual procurement budget and supplier base of vendors.
* Serve as a liaison between the business and client sourcing, and internal departments.
* Resolve vendor disputes and develop organization requirements of goods, services, supplies, and equipment.
* Apply a robust knowledge of multiple disciplines, the business, and key drivers which impact departmental and cross-functional performance.
* Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Persuade managers and other colleagues to take action while being guided by the organization's functional business plans.
* Negotiate with external partners, vendors, and customers of divergent interests to reach a common goal.
* Identify and solve multi-dimensional, complex, operational, and organizational problems leveraging the appropriate resources within or outside the department.
* Significantly improves and changes existing methods, processes, and standards within job discipline.
What You'll Need:
* Bachelor's Degree preferred with 8-12 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered. C.P.M., C.P.S.M. or N.A.C.M. certifications or eligibility, required.
* Experience in the areas of staffing, selection, training, development, coaching, mentoring, measuring, appraising, and rewarding performance and retention is preferred.
* Ability to lead the exchange of sensitive, complicated, and difficult information, convey performance expectations, and handle problems.
* Leadership skills to set, manage and achieve targets with a direct impact on multiple department results within a function.
* In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
* Expert organizational skills and an advanced inquisitive mindset.
* Sophisticated math skills. Ability to calculate mildly complex figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations
Why CBRE
When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.
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EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
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