Sr. Manager, Global Procurement Lead

cw; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

cw is seeking a Sr. Manager, Global Procurement Lead to oversee procurement strategy across a client portfolio in a large-scale environment. You will lead a team of procurement professionals, drive cost-effective purchasing, and build strong supplier relationships to support organizational goals.

The role requires strong leadership, strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and data analytics skills, with a focus on leveraging AI-powered insights to optimize resources and performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or related field required.
• MBA or related Master's Degree preferred.
• 7+ years' experience in Procurement/Strategic Sourcing, ideally in facility services or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the Procurement relationship globally with Client, Account Management Team, Vendors, C&W Corporate and other key stakeholders.
• Develop and facilitate high complexity RFPs, analyze responses, negotiate and use other techniques to obtain expected results.
• Analyze account-wide spend, vendors, operations and processes to identify opportunities for value creation and implement procurement strategy.
• Lead and develop procurement team, ensure tracking and reporting, and maintain compliant records.

Skills

Strategic Sourcing

Vendor Management

Team Leadership

Contract Negotiation

Data Analytics

AI Analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business

MBA or related Master's

Tools

Contract Management Systems

Job description

Job Title

Sr. Manager, Global Procurement Lead

Job Description Summary

Under the direction of the Division Procurement Director, the Sr. Manager, Global Procurement Lead, is responsible for overseeing the procurement function within the portfolio of sites on a client account. This role involves managing procurement strategies, ensuring cost-effective purchasing of goods and services, and building strong relationships with suppliers. The Global Procurement Lead will lead a team of procurement professionals and collaborate with other departments to support the organization's overall objectives.

Our Core Values

• Driven: 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 into 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.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Manage all aspects of the Procurement relationship globally with Client, Account Management Team, Vendors, C&W Corporate and other key stakeholders.
• Implement programs and initiatives to ensure achievement of all goals, metrics & KPIs.
• Analyze account-wide spend, vendors, operations and processes to continually identify opportunities for value creation. Develop and implement a procurement strategy based on the identified opportunities.
• Develop and facilitate high complexity RFP's, analyze responses, negotiate and use other techniques as required to obtain the expected results.
• Interprets contracts, negotiates with vendors and ensures appropriate contractual records retention plans are in place on the account.
• Advise management regarding contractual rights, 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 are 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 and lead at appropriate level & frequency in all meetings.
• Generate and distribute all necessary and requested reports.
• Evaluate supplier performance and address any issues related to quality, delivery, or service.
• Work closely with other departments, such as finance and operations, to understand their procurement needs and requirements.
• Leverage AI‑powered analytics to optimize team resource allocation, forecast workload demands, and improve capacity planning.
• Apply machine learning models to create dynamic supplier scorecards, analyze performance patterns, and predict emerging issues.
• Resolve issues from the client with respect to supplier performance and quality
• Manage all aspects of personnel and roles with direct reporting relationship.
• Perform other miscellaneous related duties, as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field is required. MBA or related Master's Degree preferred.7+ years' 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 systems
• Must possess legal knowledge, 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.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self‑motivated and work independently to find solutions.
• Detail‑oriented with strong analytical skills.
• Strong management skills, ability to lead with direct or indirect reporting structure. Flexibility to handle multiple tasks.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate with others and exchange accurate information; opera