Procurement Sr Associate (Buyer) Hybrid

CBRE Group, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. in Chicago seeks a Procurement Sr. Associate (Buyer) to support the Procurement and Sourcing Team with database development, document administration, and client reporting.

You will oversee vendor documentation, review pricing, and ensure on-time delivery while handling escalations, presenting findings to management, and guiding the team to meet objectives. This role requires strong MS Office skills, exceptional organization, and the ability to explain complex concepts across

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 5+ years of job-related experience.
• Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Excellent organizational skills and mathematical aptitude.
• Ability to explain complex concepts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee tracking and organization of vendor documents.
• Review pricing and specifications to ensure alignment with corporate guidelines; complete paperwork for acquisitions.
• Confirm that delivered materials arrived on time and meet required standards.
• Serve as contact for internal customer escalations, concerns, and troubleshooting.
• Present research findings to management for review.
• Resolve complex problems and identify appropriate approaches to existing solutions to accomplish team objectives.
• May establish new techniques to ensure the team meets objectives.
• Has a direct impact on team objectives and related teams.
• Ensure personal and team outcomes have a positive impact on customer objectives.
• Lead by example and guide the team through basic knowledge of practices and procedures.

Skills

Vendor management

Pricing & negotiations

Microsoft Office proficiency

Documentation & record keeping

Data analysis

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

About the Role:

As a CBRE Procurement Sr. Associate (Buyer), you will provide advanced support to the Procurement and Sourcing Team on various initiatives including database development and management, document administration, and client reporting.

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:

• Oversee the tracking and organization of various vendor documents.


• Review supplier pricing and specifications to ensure alignment with corporate guidelines. Complete the paperwork necessary for the acquisition of materials and services.


• Confirm that delivered materials arrived on time and meet the required standards.


• Point of contact for internal customer escalations, concerns, and troubleshooting.


• Present research findings to management for review.


• Resolve complex problems and identify appropriate approaches to existing solutions to accomplish team objectives.


• May establish new techniques to ensure the team is able to meet its objectives.


• Has a direct impact on the team objectives as well as the objectives of related teams.


• Ensure personal and team outcomes have a positive impact on customer objectives.


• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Guide team through the application of basic knowledge of practices and procedures. Work to build consensus.

What You’ll Need:

• High School Diploma or GED with 5+ years of job-related experience.


• In-depth understanding of a range of processes, procedures, systems, and concepts within own job function and basic knowledge of related job functions required.


• Requires the ability to explain complex concepts or sensitive information.


• Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.


• Excellent organizational skills with a master-level inquisitive mindset.


• Exceptional math skills. Ability to calculate sophisticated figures such as percentages, discounts, and markups.