Sourcing Manager

CBRE Group, Inc.; Chester (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. is seeking a Sourcing Manager to lead a team responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and managing service providers for outsourced services. The role supports a large manufacturing client within the Procurement function, with travel as needed.

The position emphasizes leadership, contract management, and collaboration with business stakeholders to drive value and cost savings across local and regional levels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred with 3–5 years of relevant procurement experience.
• Certifications (C.P.M./C.P.S.M./N.A.C.M.) preferred.
• Experience in staffing, training, development, coaching, and performance management preferred.
• Ability to communicate sensitive information and guide stakeholders.
• Authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Provide formal supervision to employees and oversee staffing, training, and coaching.
• Coordinate and manage daily team activities and work with stakeholders to execute procurement strategy.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and maintain contracts for goods and services.
• Monitor contract renewals, terminations, and extensions and inform management of changes.
• Ensure supplier/vendor performance and conduct visits to review operations.

Skills

People management

Leadership

Negotiation

Contract management

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

C.P.M./C.P.S.M./N.A.C.M. certifications preferred

Job description

About the Role:

As a CBRE Sourcing 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 for a large manufacturing client.

This job is part of the Procurement function. They are responsible for sourcing and purchasing goods, services, or raw materials from vendors and suppliers.

Some travel will be required.

What You'll Do:

• Provide formal supervision to employees. Monitor the training and development of staff. Conduct performance evaluations and coaching. Oversee the recruiting and hiring of new employees.
• Coordinate and manage the team's daily activities. Establish work schedules, assign tasks, and cross-train staff. Work with business stakeholders, operational shared services team members, and sponsors to develop, coordinate, and execute strategy at local and regional levels.
• Set and track staff and department deadlines. Mentor and coach as needed.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and maintain contracts and other business documents in support of the purchase of goods and services.
• Review the process of contract terminations, expirations, extensions, and renewals. Inform peers and corporate management staff of changes or results.
• Manage supplier and contractor certification process. Conduct periodic visits to supplier work locations to review vendor performance.
• Mentor and educate on contemporary outsourcing practices and the value of applying them.
• Analyze account-wide facility management services spend, suppliers, operations, and statement of works to identify opportunities for value creation.
• Assist with creating RTFs, selecting solutions, and negotiating. Prepare and maintain contracts with national and regional service providers. Ensure contracts adhere to company standards.
• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Influence parties of shared interests to reach an agreement. Deal with sensitive issues.
• Apply knowledge of own discipline and how own discipline integrates with others to achieve team and departmental objectives.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve day-to-day and moderately complex issues which may or may not be evident in existing systems and processes.

What You'll Need:

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

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 of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and 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.