EMEA Procurement & Sourcing Lead — Facilities FM

CBRE Group, Inc.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE is seeking an EMEA Procurement Manager to lead sourcing, negotiation, and performance management of service providers for outsourced services across the EMEA region. You will support internal stakeholders in developing and executing procurement strategies with a focus on cost optimization and service quality.

Join CBRE's procurement function within Operations, contributing to major client accounts and ensuring compliant, value-driven contract delivery across multiple countries.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience leading strategic sourcing initiatives for hard and soft FM services.
• Experience developing and negotiating contracts with suppliers.
• Experience managing a sourcing program across geographies, supporting FM Operations and Finance teams.
• Strong analytical capabilities to evaluate deals and understand pricing structures.
• Solid understanding of Facilities Management Services.
• Experience in a contract management environment with an FM service provider is a plus.
• Proven track record of managing bids up to $2m USD.
• Ability to use metrics and reporting software to support presentations.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in teams with excellent presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify market trends, short and long-term sourcing options, and partnering opportunities with vendors.
• Plan and lead negotiations, and implement procurement initiatives to improve quality of service while minimizing cost.
• Provide guidance on procurement processes including risk/regulatory/compliance requirements.
• Sourcing execution support to manage and deliver commercial negotiations with vendors.
• Assist with RFQ / RFP / ITB, selecting solutions, and negotiating.
• Prepare and maintain contracts with national and regional service providers; ensure compliance.
• Manage supplier and contractor certification processes and conduct periodic reviews.
• Coordinate supplier reviews with stakeholders and use CBRE GWS software to manage.
• Facilitate corrective action plans for under-performing suppliers to stabilize performance.
• Manage contract documentation, amendments, extensions, terminations, expiration procedures.
• Engage with stakeholders to mitigate business risks and secure favorable terms.
• Ensure timely communication and status updates; adhere to SLAs.
• Develop high-quality stakeholder briefings with excellent writing for strategy and awards.
• Manage vendor KPIs and fees at risk (FARs).
• Plan, track, and report annual savings targets and maintain savings database.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Contract negotiations

Geography management

FM operations support

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Bid management

Presentations

Job description

CBRE is seeking an EMEA Procurement Manager to lead sourcing, negotiation, and performance management of service providers for outsourced services across the EMEA region. You will support internal stakeholders in developing and executing procurement strategies with a focus on cost optimization and service quality.

Join CBRE's procurement function within Operations, contributing to major client accounts and ensuring compliant, value-driven contract delivery across multiple countries.