Global Senior Procurement Director

CBRE; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 210,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

CBRE seeks a Global Senior Procurement Director to lead a geographically dispersed procurement team and drive strategic initiatives across EMEA, APAC, and the Americas. You will partner with client stakeholders, CBRE leadership, and cross-functional teams to align procurement with business objectives and deliver measurable improvements.

This role requires deep experience building scalable operating models, governance, and change management across large technology-focused accounts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 12+ years of progressive procurement/supply chain leadership experience.
• Professional certifications such as C.P.M., C.P.S.M., or NACM are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a geographically dispersed procurement organization with 5 direct and 3 indirect reports.
• Partner with client stakeholders and CBRE leadership to align procurement initiatives globally.
• Develop and implement a globally consistent procurement operating model across regions.
• Act as trusted advisor, presenting strategies and business cases to gain stakeholder buy-in.
• Drive procurement transformation to improve processes, supplier performance, and value delivery.

Skills

Global leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Executive presence

Strategic thinking

Communication

Change management

Talent development

Client-facing

Education

Bachelor's degree with 12+ years leadership in procurement

Job description

• Lead and develop a geographically dispersed procurement organization, providing direction and support to a team of 5 direct reports and 3 indirect reports while fostering a high-performance, collaborative culture.
• Partner closely with client stakeholders and CBRE leadership to build credibility, influence decision-making, and drive alignment on strategic procurement initiatives across global regions.
• Develop and implement a globally consistent procurement operating model that improves governance, standardization, scalability, and service delivery while accounting for regional business needs.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders, confidently presenting strategies, recommendations, and business cases that gain stakeholder buy-in and drive adoption.
• Drive procurement transformation initiatives that enhance processes, supplier performance, operational efficiency, and overall value delivery to the client.
• Build strong relationships across EMEA, APAC, and the Americas, understanding the key decision-makers, influencers, and stakeholders necessary to successfully navigate a complex global organization.
• Lead change management efforts by bringing internal teams, suppliers, and client stakeholders along the transformation journey through effective communication, partnership, and executive-level engagement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align procurement strategies with broader business objectives, ensuring procurement is viewed as a strategic enabler rather than a transactional function.
• Apply a strong understanding of technology-industry environments, culture, and pace to effectively support client objectives and anticipate evolving business needs.
• Establish and monitor performance metrics, governance processes, and continuous improvement initiatives that support strategic procurement goals and drive measurable business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a geographically dispersed procurement organization, providing direction and support to a team of 5 direct reports and 3 indirect reports while fostering a high-performance, collaborative culture.
• Partner closely with client stakeholders and CBRE leadership to build credibility, influence decision-making, and drive alignment on strategic procurement initiatives across global regions.
• Develop and implement a globally consistent procurement operating model that improves governance, standardization, scalability, and service delivery while accounting for regional business needs.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders, confidently presenting strategies, recommendations, and business cases that gain stakeholder buy-in and drive adoption.
• Drive procurement transformation initiatives that enhance processes, supplier performance, operational efficiency, and overall value delivery to the client.
• Build strong relationships across EMEA, APAC, and the Americas, understanding the key decision-makers, influencers, and stakeholders necessary to successfully navigate a complex global organization.
• Lead change management efforts by bringing internal teams, suppliers, and client stakeholders along the transformation journey through effective communication, partnership, and executive-level engagement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align procurement strategies with broader business objectives, ensuring procurement is viewed as a strategic enabler rather than a transactional function.
• Apply a strong understanding of technology-industry environments, culture, and pace to effectively support client objectives and anticipate evolving business needs.
• Establish and monitor performance metrics, governance processes, and continuous improvement initiatives that support strategic procurement goals and drive measurable business outcomes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred with 12+ years of progressive procurement, supply chain, sourcing, or related leadership experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. Professional certifications such as C.P.M., C.P.S.M., or N.A.C.M. are preferred.
• Proven experience leading global procurement organizations within complex, matrixed environments, including responsibility for geographically dispersed teams and cross-functional stakeholder engagement.
• Deep understanding of global procurement operating models, with demonstrated success driving standardization, governance, and consistency across multiple regions, particularly EMEA, Americas, and APAC.
• Experience supporting large technology organizations or enterprise accounts is strongly preferred. Familiarity with outsourced facilities management environments and service providers is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated success leading procurement transformation initiatives, including driving stakeholder alignment, influencing change, and implementing new processes, governance frameworks, or operating models across large organizations.
• Strong executive presence with the ability to confidently engage client leadership, internal executives, and senior stakeholders while navigating competing priorities and driving consensus.
• Proven ability to build credibility and gain buy-in from diverse stakeholder groups, effectively leading teams and organizations through periods of change and transformation.
• Experience developing high-performing teams through coaching, mentoring, succession planning, performance management, and talent development.
• Strong client-facing skills with a track record of serving as a trusted advisor to executive stakeholders and representing procurement as a strategic business partner.
• Exceptional communication, influencing, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex business challenges, facilitate decision-making, and resolve difficult situations with diplomacy and confidence.
• Strong commercial acumen and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to balance business objectives, operational requirements, supplier partnerships, and client expectations.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments requiring agility, executive judgment, and the ability to quickly assess situations, identify key stakeholders, and drive results.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future

CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate's education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Global Senior Procurement Director position is $210,000 annually and the maximum salary for the Global Senior Procurement Director position is $220,000 annually. The compensation offered to a successful candidate will depend on their skills, qualifications, and experience. Successful candidates will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on CBRE's applicable benefit program. This role will provide the following benefits: 401(K), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, and Vision insurance.

Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

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