Procurement Analyst - Hybrid

CBRE, Inc.; Memphis (TN); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions in Memphis seeks a Procurement Analyst to design, evaluate, and report on supplier data, onboarding vendors, and contract tracking. The role focuses on maintaining accurate contract records and supporting the procurement function.

This position requires strong Excel skills, vendor management experience, and the ability to drive cost savings through strategic sourcing. A degree and healthcare/facility management exposure are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred with up to 3 years of relevant experience.
• Experience managing supplier relationships, contract administration, strategic sourcing initiatives, and competitive bidding processes.
• Knowledge of RFP development, bid evaluation, supplier selection, and contract award processes.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word is required.
• Ability to use existing procedures to solve standard problems and analyze information.

Responsibilities

• Design, generate, review, and implement reports to support account, client, and global sourcing require.
• Manage the lifecycle of service contracts, including tracking, renewal planning, expiration monitoring, and ensuring continuity of services.
• Lead the Request for Proposal (RFP) process for contracted services such as water treatment, landscaping, generator maintenance, environmental services, and other facility-related categories.
• Develop RFP documentation, coordinate supplier participation, evaluate supplier proposals, and prepare bid analyses and award recommendations.
• Create comprehensive RFP summary packages with cost analysis, supplier comparisons, service evaluations, and savings opportunities.
• Identify and drive cost-savings opportunities through strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and competitive bidding.

Skills

Excel

Word

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Driver's License

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) works with clients to make real estate a significant contributor to organizational productivity and performance. Our account management model is at the heart of our client-centric approach to delivering integrated real estate solutions. Each client is entrusted with a dedicated leader and is supported by regional and global resources, demonstrating the industry's most robust platform. CBRE GWS delivers consistent, measurably superior outcomes for our clients at every stage of the lifecycle, and across industries and geographies.

About the Role:

• This is a hybrid position requiring regular in-person collaboration; therefore, candidates must be located within the Memphis metropolitan/North Mississippi area.

• As a CBRE Procurement Analyst, you will design, evaluate, and provide reports based on the collection of data related to the sourcing, contracting, management, and performance of suppliers and vendors. You will assist with onboarding new vendors and ensuring the vendor master data is kept up to date. You will maintain up-to-date records of agreement status throughout the contract process.

• This job is part of the Procurement function. They are responsible for sourcing and purchasing goods, services, or raw materials from vendors and suppliers.

What You’ll Do:

• Design, generate, review, and implement reports to support account, client, and global sourcing require.

• Manage the lifecycle ofservice contracts, including contract tracking, renewal planning, expirationmonitoring, and ensuring continuity of services.

• Lead the Request forProposal (RFP) process for contracted services such as water treatment,landscaping, generator maintenance, environmental services, and otherfacility-related categories.

• Develop RFPdocumentation, coordinate supplier participation, evaluate supplier proposals,and prepare detailed bid analysis and award recommendations for FacilityManagement review.

• Create comprehensive RFP summary packages thatinclude cost analysis, supplier comparisons, service evaluations, and savingsopportunities utilizing advanced Microsoft Excel tools and reporting.

• Identify and drive costsavings opportunities through strategic sourcing initiatives, suppliernegotiations, and competitive bidding processes.

• Serve as the primarypoint of contact for supplier performance management and collaborate withFacility Managers to address service deficiencies and contract complianceissues.

• Ensure data integrity and accuracy. Use data from many sources to create a complete overview that includes improvements and recommendation(s).

• Prepare forecasts and investigate trends in general business conditions.

• Have some knowledge of standard principles with limited practical experience in applying them.

• Manage supplieronboarding activities within CBRE systems, including gathering requireddocumentation, coordinating completion of electronic forms, and ensuringsuppliers successfully complete the onboarding process within establishedtimelines.

• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values.

• Impact the quality of own work.

• Work within standardized procedures and practices to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.

• Exchange straightforward information asks questions and checks for understanding.

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor's Degree preferred with up to 3 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered. Experience in procurement, sourcing, supplier management, contract administration, or facility management support is strongly preferred. Facility Manager/Supervisor experience in a healthcare environment is preferred.

• Experience managing supplier relationships, contract administration, strategic sourcing initiatives, and competitive bidding processes.

• Knowledge of Request for Proposal (RFP) development, bid evaluation, supplier selection, and contract award processes.

• Ability to use existing procedures to solve standard problems.

• Experience with analyzing information and standard practices to make judgments.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word is required.

• This position relies heavily on Excel for bid analysis, cost comparisons, supplier scorecards, reporting, forecasting, and multi-tab sourcing summaries. Strong Word skills are also required for developing RFP documents, contract-related communications, supplier performance improvement plans, award letters, and executive summaries.

• Organizational skills with a strong inquisitive mindset.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple contracts, supplier relationships, deadlines, and projects simultaneously.

• Intermediate math skills. Ability to calculate difficult figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial related calculations.

• Driver's License in good standing.

Why CBRE?

• CBRE provides medical, dental, vision insurance, life insurance, disability coverage, and 401(k) from your start date.

• Professional Development: We are committed to investing in our employees' growth and development through training programs, certifications, and mentorship opportunities.

• Career Advancement: CBRE is a global leader in commercial real estate services, providing ample opportunities for career progression and advancement within the company!

Disclaimer:

• Candidates must currently hold authorization to work in the United States without requiring visa sponsorship at present or in the future.

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. We also provide reasonable accommodations, as needed, throughout the job application process. If you have a disability that inhibits your ability to apply for a position through our online application process, you may contact us via email at [e-mail] or via telephone at [phone] (U.S.) and [phone] (Canada).

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.

Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at [e-mail] or via telephone at [phone] (U.S.) and [phone] (Canada).

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