Procurement manager

CBRE; Madison (WI); Remote; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global firm as a Sr. Procurement Manager, overseeing procurement strategies and managing service providers. This role involves supervising staff, negotiating contracts, and collaborating with various departments to enhance operational efficiency. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership and interpersonal skills, along with relevant certifications. Enjoy a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

401(K)

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Vision Insurance

Qualifications

• 5 - 8 years of relevant experience required.
• Experience in staffing, selection, training, and development preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage sourcing, negotiating, and service provider management.
• Supervise training and development of staff.
• Draft and maintain contracts for large purchases.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

Advanced Math Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

C.P.M. Certification

C.P.S.M. Certification

N.A.C.M. Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sr. Procurement Manager - Remote: EST preferred

Job ID

219479

Posted

09-May-2025

Service line

GWS Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Purchasing/Procurement

Location(s)

Birmingham - Alabama - United States of America, Remote - US - Remote - US - United States of America

About the Role

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

What You’ll Do

Provide formal supervision to employees. Supervise the training and development of staff. Conduct performance evaluations and coaching.

Coordinate and lead the team's daily activities. Establish work schedules, assign tasks, and cross-train staff. Set and track staff and department target dates. Mentor and coach as needed.

Assist with the development of company-wide policies and procedures, playbooks, and other organizational materials.

Work with business partners, operational, global shared services team members and executive sponsors to develop, coordinate, and implement strategy at local, regional, and global levels.

Draft, review, negotiate, and maintain contracts and other business documents in support of the purchase of large quantities of goods and services.

Oversee the process of contract terminations, expirations, extensions, and renewals. Inform peers and corporate management staff of changes or results.

Handle supplier and contractor certification process. Conduct periodic visits to high-profile supplier work locations to review vendor performance. Approve and manage costs related to the service provider.

Mentor and educate on outsourcing practices and the value of applying them. Manage issues and expectations across a broad range of abilities, locations, and cultures.

Review all RTFs, and select solutions, and agreements. Approve contracts with national and regional service providers. Ensure contracts adhere to company standards.

Improve and change existing methods, processes, and standards.

What You’ll Need

+ Bachelor's Degree preferred with 5 - 8 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, required.

+ 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 difficult information, convey performance expectations and balance problems.

+ Leadership skills to empower team impact on quality, efficiency, and effectiveness.

+ In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.

+ Extensive interpersonal skills with a strong inquisitive mentality.

+ 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 a global leader in commercial real estate and investment services that help businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact! Our collaborative environment is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service, and excellence — and we value the varied perspectives, backgrounds, and skills s of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your full potential!

Disclaimers

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 Sr. Procurement Manager position is $115,000 annually and the maximum salary for the Sr. Procurement Manager position is $125,000 annually. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s 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.

The application window is anticipated to close on 05/18/25 and may be extended as needed. Or to express interest in similar roles, visit CBRE.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE has 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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CBRE GWS

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