Procurement Manager

CBRE; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE seeks a Procurement Manager in Dallas, TX to lead a team responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and managing outsourced service providers. You will develop sourcing strategies, draft and review contracts, monitor supplier performance, and drive cost savings while ensuring compliance with company standards.

The role requires 3-5 years of relevant experience with a bachelor's degree preferred, plus professional certifications (C.P.M./C.P.S.M./N.A.C.M.).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred with 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• C.P.M., C.P.S.M. or N.A.C.M. certifications or eligibility preferred.
• Experience in staffing, selection, training and performance management preferred.
• Ability to guide the exchange of sensitive information and handle problems.
• Leadership to motivate team impact on quality, efficiency, and effectiveness.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Advanced math skills for percentages, fractions, and financial calculations.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and support to account teams in contract negotiations, vendor relationships, and procurement matters.
• Develop and execute end-to-end sourcing strategies for outsourced services.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and maintain contracts and related documents.
• Manage supplier and contractor certification process and vendor performance reviews.
• Lead lifecycle management of contracts including terminations, expirations, and renewals.
• Analyze spend data and supplier performance to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Provide SME input on outsourcing practices and strategic value.
• Lead/support RFP development and solution selection processes.
• Navigate high-pressure situations with sound judgment and adaptability.
• Drive KPIs like cost savings, supplier performance, and stakeholder satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership

Contract negotiations

Vendor relationships

Excel proficiency

Financial acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

C.P.M., C.P.S.M. or N.A.C.M. certifications preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Outlook

Job description

About The Role

As a CBRE Procurement Manager, you'll be responsible for managing a team of employees responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and managing service provider for outsourced services. You will also assist a client or department with the development and execution of sourcing and procurement strategies.

About The Role

As a CBRE Procurement Manager, you'll be responsible for managing a team of employees responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and managing service provider for outsourced services. You will also assist a client or department with the development and execution of sourcing and procurement strategies. 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

• Provide guidance and support to account teams in areas of contract negotiations, vendor relationships, invoice disputes, escalations, and other procurement-related matters.
• Develop and execute end-to-end sourcing strategies for outsourced services, ensuring strict alignment with client or departmental objectives.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and maintain contracts and associated business documents in support of the purchase of goods and services.
• Manage the end-to-end supplier and contractor certification process, including conducting periodic reviews of vendor performance and compliance.
• Lead contract lifecycle management activities—including terminations, expirations, extensions, and renewals—ensuring full compliance with company standards and legal requirements.
• Analyze spend data, supplier performance metrics, and service scopes to identify and execute opportunities for value creation and cost optimization.
• Provide subject matter expertise on contemporary outsourcing practices and their strategic value.
• Offer strategic input and lead/support RFP development and solution selection processes.
• Navigate complex, high-pressure, and ambiguous situations with sound judgment, business acumen, and adaptability.
• Drive success as measured by key performance indicators (KPIs), including cost savings achieved, supplier performance ratings, and stakeholder satisfaction scores.

What You’ll Need

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor's Degree preferred with 3-5 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered. C.P.M., C.P.S.M. or N.A.C.M. certifications or eligibility preferred.
• Experience in the areas of staffing, selection, training, development, coaching, mentoring, measuring, appraising, and rewarding performance and retention preferred.
• Ability to guide the exchange of sensitive, complicated, and difficult information, convey performance expectations and handle problems.
• Leadership skills to motivate team impact on quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of the job discipline and department.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Extensive organizational skills with a strong inquisitive mindset.
• Advanced math skills. Ability to calculate difficult figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.

Why CBRE

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to realize your full potential.

Our Values In Hiring

At CBRE, we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we welcome all applications.

Disclaimers

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

Applicant AI Use Disclosure

We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.

About CBRE Group, Inc.

CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (based on 2024 revenue). The company has more than 140,000 employees (including Turner & Townsend employees) serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves clients through four business segments: Advisory (leasing, sales, debt origination, mortgage serving, valuations); Building Operations & Experience (facilities management, property management, flex space & experience); Project Management (program management, project management, cost consulting); Real Estate Investments (investment management, development). Please visit our website at www.cbre.com.

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).