CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management. We are recruiting for a Snr Procurement Manager Job Responsibilities 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 development of company-wide policies and procedures, playbooks, and other organizational materials. Work with business stakeholders, operational, global shared services team members and executive sponsors to develop, coordinate, and execute strategy at local, regional, and global levels. Draft, review, negotiate, and maintain contracts and other business documents in support of the purchase of large quantities of goods and services. Oversee the process of contract terminations, expirations, extensions, and renewals. Inform peers and corporate management staff of changes or results. Manage supplier and contractor certification process. Conduct periodic visits to high-profile supplier work locations to review vendor performance. Approve and manage costs related to the service provider. Mentor and educate on contemporary outsourcing practices and the value of applying them. Manage issues and expectations across a broad range of skill sets, locations, and cultures. Review all RTFs, and select solutions, and agreements. Approve contracts with national and regional service providers. Ensure contracts adhere to company standards. Act as a key point of contact for utilization management and coordination with outside procurement solutions. Lead by example and model behaviours that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Influence others to adopt a different point of view while being guided by policies and departmental plans. Apply a broad knowledge of the business, own discipline, and how own discipline integrates with others to achieve team and departmental objectives. Identify and solve technical and operational problems of complexity. Improve and change existing methods, processes, and standards within job discipline Person Skills Bachelor's Degree preferred with 5 - 8 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 preferred. Ability to guide the exchange of sensitive, complicated, and difficult information, convey performance expectations and handle problems. Leadership skills to motivate team impact on quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of the job discipline and department. In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc. Extensive organizational skills with a strong inquisitive mindset. Advanced math skills. Ability to calculate difficult figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations. Our Values RESPECT: We act with consideration for others ideas and share information openly to inspire trust and encourage collaboration INTEGRITY: No one individual, no one deal, no one client, is bigger than our commitment to our company and what we stand for SERVICE: We approach our clients challenges with enthusiasm and diligence, building long-term relationships by connecting the right people, capital and opportunities EXCELLENCE: We focus relentlessly on creating winning outcomes for our clients, employees and shareholders About CBRE Global Workplace Solutions: As one of CBREs core global businesses, Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) provides end-to-end services to occupier clients across the entire lifecycle of a building. Our teams help companies improve their operations and reduce costs, through expert facilities management, project management, real estate and energy and sustainability services. Our dedicated teams work across all industries, and support clients ranging from global Fortune 500 companies to single, iconic buildings. CBRE Group, Inc. is the worlds largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with 2019 revenues of $23.9 billion and more than 100,000 employees (excluding affiliate offices). CBRE has been included on the Fortune 500 since 2008, ranking 128 in 2020. It also has been voted the industrys top brand by the Lipsey Company for 19 consecutive years and has been named one of Fortunes Most Admired Companies for eight years in a row, including being ranked number one in the real estate sector in 2020, for the second consecutive year. Its shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol CBRE. Application Process: Your application will be reviewed by our Talent Resourcing Team and you will be contacted if you have been successful in being short listed for the role. Taking into consideration the costs of sponsorship, the nature of the role and the financial resources of the account in question, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. No agencies please. Please note: the job title shown above may be different to local job titles used in our business and issued on any contract of employment. GWSEMEA 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 Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS) required. MBA Preferred. Eight or more years' experience in strategic sourcing, vendor management, outsourcing, consulting, program management, transitions, service quality improvements or other related experience. Aptitude in working with international colleagues and suppliers to coordinate and execute global strategies within a dynamic team environment. Demonstrated experience with service providers, multi-year contract management and playing key governance roles with outsourced providers. CERTIFICATES and/or LICENSES Certified Outsourcing Professional (COP) Certification preferred. Lean Six Sigma Certification preferred; Certified Purchasing Manager or Certified Professional in Supply Management desired. 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. FINANCIAL KNOWLEDGE Requires working knowledge of financial terms and principles. Able to evaluate complex business or financial data, identify cost trends and drivers and supplier profitability to develop innovative solutions and sourcing strategy. Approves and oversees costs managed globally related to service provider(s). Conducts financial/business analysis including the preparation of reports (e.g. spend analysis, budgeting, and forecasting). REASONING ABILITY Ability to quickly understand and exploit changes in the industry or solve advanced problems and deal with a variety of options in complex situations. Requires expert level analytical and quantitative skills with proven experience in developing strategies to mitigate risk, provide effective solutions for several constituents across lines of business and geographies and create new opportunities for competitive advantage. Draws upon the analysis of others and makes recommendations that have a direct impact on the company. OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite Products and Internet navigation. Experience in working with and managing e-procurement and contracts management platforms. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Aptitude in working with international colleagues and suppliers to coordinate and execute global strategies within a dynamic team environment. SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY Decisions made with in-depth understanding and interpretation of procedures, company policies and business practices to achieve targeted results. Develops, recommends, and implements outsourcing programs and procedures. Responsible for setting project deadlines, and contract and/or governance objectives. Errors in judgment may cause long-term impact to line of business and/or overall company. Strong focus on developing strategic plans and roadmaps for large organizations. Must be able to create tactical project plans for execution once strategies are approved by senior leadership.