Procurement Manager

CBRE Group, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead a team responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and managing service providers for outsourced services. You will develop and execute sourcing strategies, manage contracts, supplier performance, and cost optimization initiatives, working closely with account teams to meet client objectives.

The role emphasizes strategic input, RFP development, contract lifecycle management, and navigating complex, high-pressure situations with sound judgment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading procurement for outsourced services.
• Strong contract negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Ability to develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned with client objectives.
• Experience with RFP development and supplier performance reviews.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on contract negotiations, vendor relationships, invoice disputes, escalations, and other procurement matters.
• Develop and execute end-to-end sourcing strategies for outsourced services aligned with client goals.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and maintain contracts and related documents for goods and services.
• Oversee supplier and contractor certification, vendor performance reviews, and compliance.
• Lead lifecycle management activities including terminations, expirations, extensions, and renewals in line with company standards.

Skills

Contract negotiations

Vendor relationships

Sourcing strategies

Contract management

Cost optimization

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.

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.