Procurement Director

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS); London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global facilities management provider in London is seeking a Procurement Director to lead strategic sourcing initiatives. The role involves managing procurement budgets, coordinating a sourcing team, and ensuring compliance with supply chain policies. Candidates should have experience in the Facilities Management sector and strong skills in negotiation and analysis. This full-time position offers an opportunity to influence procurement strategies on a global scale.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading procurement strategies within the Facilities Management sector preferred.
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex business documents.
• Strong financial acumen and experience with budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage procurement strategies to achieve client goals.
• Coordinate and lead a professional sourcing team.
• Analyze and create requests for proposals (RFPs) and contracts.

Skills

Leadership in procurement strategies

Negotiation skills

Financial acumen

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

e-procurement platforms

ERP systems

Job description

Overview

Procurement Director at CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS), based in London. CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management. The role leads strategic sourcing of services and supplies for a client across facility management service lines, engaging with CBRE and Client teams to drive best practice and ensure CBRE interests are represented.

Responsibilities

• Develop, communicate, and manage the execution of global sourcing and procurement strategies to achieve account, platform, and client goals and objectives.
• Support the Managing Director and Business Unit Leaders in managing annual procurement budget and supplier base of vendors.
• Coordinate, deploy, and lead a professional sourcing team to support FM/PJM services delivery across regions for the client.
• Implement and optimize CBRE procurement technology platforms.
• Analyze commodity and service requirements for a real estate portfolio; create requests for proposals (RFPs), review bids, create contracts, negotiate terms, and implement services.
• Analyze and review organization requirements regarding goods, services, supplies, equipment, etc.; establish long-term and strategic procurement planning objectives.
• Oversee supplier certification process with Compliance, including review of experience, legal and organizational structure, financial strength, and Master Services Agreement deliverables under Sourcing.
• Ensure applicable platform and client supply chain policies, processes, and procedures for procuring services are deployed globally.
• Assist in developing and deploying standardized systems and controls for procurement (e.g., work authorization, purchase, and change order systems).
• Provide comprehensive bid analysis and award recommendations; interface with stakeholders to explore leverage opportunities and ensure contractual/legal compliance and auditing standards.
• Participate in significant contract negotiations and provide benchmarking insights.
• Establish requirements and maintain centralized filing systems and procurement database; audit systems to ensure policy and documentation compliance.
• Develop and implement a standardized program management execution methodology and secure competitive pricing across a broad geography; integrate regional supplier performance management into a global process.
• Establish and maintain solid customer relationships with internal and external stakeholders, providing ongoing two-way communications on satisfaction, concerns, input, and updates.
• Support corporate global sourcing initiatives and processes; track, report, and implement strategies to address diversity spend objectives and sustainability goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience in leading procurement strategies within the Facilities Management sector (preferred).
• Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret complex business documents; effective in responding to sensitive issues; capable of writing reports and presentations; able to present on complex topics to employees, clients, top management, and public groups.
• Ability to motivate and negotiate effectively with key employees, top management, and client groups to drive action.
• Strong financial acumen: knowledge of financial terms, budgeting, and conducting financial/business analysis; ability to forecast and prepare budgets.
• Ability to solve advanced problems and manage multiple options in complex situations; expert analytical and quantitative skills with experience in strategic solutions for a matrix-based multi-industry sales environment; ability to influence through analysis.
• Advanced skills with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with e-procurement and contracts management technology platforms; experience with standard accounting and/or ERP systems.

Seniority

• Director

Employment Type

• Full-time

Job Function

• Management, Purchasing, and Supply Chain
• Industries: Professional Services

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