Global Procurement Leader: Strategy, Vendors & Analytics

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

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a Sr. Manager, Global Procurement Lead to oversee the procurement function across a portfolio of sites on a client account. You will lead a team, develop cost-effective strategies, and collaborate with finance, operations, and vendors to deliver value.

You will manage supplier relationships, execute complex negotiations, and implement reporting mechanisms. A strong background in strategic sourcing, contract management, and analytics is required, with leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field is required.
• MBA or related Master’s Degree preferred.
• 7+ years’ experience in Procurement/Strategic Sourcing, ideally in facility services or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the Procurement relationship globally with Client, Account Management Team, Vendors, C&W Corporate and other key stakeholders.
• Implement programs and initiatives to ensure achievement of all goals, metrics & KPIs.
• Analyze account-wide spend, vendors, operations and processes to continually identify opportunities for value creation.
• Develop and facilitate high complexity RFPs, analyze responses, negotiate and use other techniques as required to obtain the expected results.
• Interprets contracts, negotiates with vendors and ensures appropriate contractual records retention plans are in place on the account.
• Advise management regarding contractual rights, obligations, and other contractual matters.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Analytical skills

Communication

Self-motivation

Detail-oriented

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field

MBA or related Master’s Degree preferred

Tools

e-RFPs

Reverse auctions

e-catalogs

Contract management systems

Job description

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a Sr. Manager, Global Procurement Lead to oversee the procurement function across a portfolio of sites on a client account. You will lead a team, develop cost-effective strategies, and collaborate with finance, operations, and vendors to deliver value.

You will manage supplier relationships, execute complex negotiations, and implement reporting mechanisms. A strong background in strategic sourcing, contract management, and analytics is required, with leadership