Procurement Manager

Cushman & Wakefield; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 98,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Paid time off

Vision and dental coverage

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield in St. Louis, MO seeks a Procurement Manager to lead strategic sourcing, contract administration, and vendor relations across client sites. You will guide complex procurement programs and report to Procurement Leadership, partnering with account teams and suppliers.

The role emphasizes data-driven decisions, KPI-driven performance, and client-facing collaboration to optimize value, manage risk, and ensure compliant procurement across portfolios.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or related field required.
• MBA or related Master's preferred.
• Experience in Procurement/Strategic Sourcing, ideally in Facility services or related discipline.
• Proficient with e-tools such as e-RFPs, reverse auctions, e-catalogs, and contract management systems.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills; able to interpret data and documentation.
• Excellent communication with all management levels.
• Self-motivated and independent problem-solver.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing, contract administration, vendor relationship management for all procurement activities across client sites.
• Manage supplier consolidation and supplier diversity programs.
• Analyze spend, benchmarks, and processes to identify value opportunities.
• Develop and conduct complex eRFPs, analyze responses, negotiate terms to achieve results.
• Interpret contracts, coordinate SOWs, and ensure proper records retention and compliance.
• Advise on contractual rights, COI escalations, and resource utilization.
• Maintain tracking and reporting mechanisms; deliver requested reports.
• Engage with stakeholders and present procurement insights to leadership.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Communication

Self-motivated

Leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

MBA or related Master's Degree

Tools

Contract management systems

e‑RFPs

Reverse auctions

e-catalogs

Job description

Job TitleProcurement ManagerJob Description SummaryUnder the direction of Procurement Leadership, this role leads and manages the strategic sourcing, contract administration, vendor relationship management, and overall operations for all Procurement activities across the portfolio of sites on client accounts. This position is highly visible to internal & external stakeholders and will be client-facing.Job DescriptionOur Core ValuesDriven: We celebrate determination in pursuit of excellence.Resilient: We navigate uncertainty with courage and adapt to deliver impactful outcomes.Inclusive: We value curiosity and collaboration. We seek out different perspectives, listen actively and turn feedback in to solutions.Visionary: Our continuous quest for improvement is guided by our desire to design a better future.Entrepreneurial: We act like owners. We are resourceful, creative, and agile, and we balance competing needs to create impactful solutions for the real estate industry.ResponsibilitiesManage all aspects of the Procurement relationship with Client, Account Management Team, Vendors, C&W Corporate, and other key stakeholders.Responsible for high and low-range supplier consolidation and supplier diversity efforts.Implement programs, facilitate supplier audits & QBRs, and initiatives to ensure the achievement of all goals, metrics, and KPIs are met.Analyze account-wide spend, benchmarking, vendors, operations, and processes to continually consistently identify opportunities for value creation. Identify cost-saving opportunities and optimize procurement strategies.Develop and facilitate various complexity eRFPs, analyze responses, negotiate, and use other techniques as required to obtain the expected results.Interprets contracts, SOW coordination, negotiates with vendors, and ensures appropriate contractual records retention plans are in place on the account.Advise management regarding contractual rights, COI escalations, obligations, and other contractual matters, such as effective use of resources and legal issues.Manage the development, installation, and maintenance of tracking & reporting mechanisms that yield the appropriate outputs and conform to requested forms and frequencies.Maintain organized records to ensure any implemented system of checks and balances is being continually met for service contracts and additional compliance items.Employ C&W best practices, policies, processes, tools, and templates to include both C&W corporate and Client account specifications, as well as engaging with Category Managers and preferred suppliers in the execution of Procurement responsibilities.Participate at an appropriate level & frequency in all meetings and exhibit client presentation delivery expertise.Generate and distribute all necessary and requested reports.Maintain good business practicesResolve issues from the client with respect to supplier performance and qualityExhibit people management expertiseExperience using AI‑driven procurement, sourcing, and contract‑management platforms.Ability to translate AI‑generated insights into strategic recommendations for client leadershipPerform other miscellaneous related duties as assignedJob Requirements and QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Business or a related field is required. MBA or related Master's Degree preferred.Experience in Procurement/Strategic Sourcing, ideally in Facility services, or related discipline.Targeted Competencies:Understanding of the Strategic Sourcing processes and demonstrated proficiency with e-tools such as e-RFPs, reverse auctions, e-catalogs, and contract management systemsMust possess legal knowledge, the ability to prepare/negotiate agreements & amendments, and the ability to explain to clients the specifics of the contracts.Must possess analytical and quantitative skills with ability to analyze and interpret information, data, and related documentation.Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of managementSelf-motivated and work independently to find solutionsCushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications.The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.The compensation for the position is: $ 97,750.00 - $115,000.00Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email [e-mail]. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield”