Global Procurement Lead: Strategy & AI-Driven Purchasing

Cushman & Wakefield; Montpelier (VT); On-site; USD 132,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

HSA/FSA

Retirement plan

Life & disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield in Montpelier, VT, seeks a Sr. Manager, Global Procurement Lead to oversee procurement for a client account, directing strategy, cost-effective purchasing, and supplier relationships.

You will lead a team, collaborate with finance and operations, and apply AI analytics and ML models to optimize performance. Requires Bachelor's degree and 7+ years in procurement; MBA preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field; MBA preferred.
• 7+ years’ experience in Procurement/Strategic Sourcing.
• Experience in facility services or related discipline is a plus.
• Ability to lead global procurement programs and negotiate with vendors.

Responsibilities

• Oversee global procurement strategy and supplier relationships.
• Lead RFP processes, negotiations, and contract records.
• Analyze spend and identify opportunities for value creation.
• Develop reporting and analytics to support stakeholders.
• Leverage AI analytics to optimize resources and planning.

Skills

Strategic Sourcing

Vendor Management

RFP Negotiation

Contract Management

Data Analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business

MBA preferred

Tools

e-RFPs

Reverse Auctions

e-Catalogs

Contract Management Systems

Job description

Cushman & Wakefield in Montpelier, VT, seeks a Sr. Manager, Global Procurement Lead to oversee procurement for a client account, directing strategy, cost-effective purchasing, and supplier relationships.

You will lead a team, collaborate with finance and operations, and apply AI analytics and ML models to optimize performance. Requires Bachelor's degree and 7+ years in procurement; MBA preferred.