Sr Manager of Procurement

CBRE; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE seeks a Senior Procurement Manager to lead IT Infrastructure, Cloud and Telecom sourcing globally from Dallas. You will develop category strategies, run market analyses and lead competitive solicitations to deliver cost savings and governance across CBRE’s technology stack.

You will negotiate enterprise cloud agreements (Azure, AWS, GCP), hardware, infrastructure services and telecom contracts, partnering with IT, Legal, Finance and Risk Management to drive value while managing supplier

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; master's preferred.
• 8+ years in strategic sourcing with 4+ years in IT Infra/Cloud/Telecom.
• Proven track record negotiating hyperscaler cloud agreements (Azure, AWS, GCP).
• Experience negotiating IT hardware, telecom, and infrastructure services.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute multi-year category strategies for IT Infrastructure and Telecom.
• Conduct market analysis to identify cost-reduction opportunities and supplier landscapes.
• Lead competitive RFPs and RFIs across subcategories.
• Negotiate terms for Cloud, IT Hardware, and Telecom agreements and manage supplier relationships.
• Partner with IT, Legal, Finance and Risk Management to drive savings and governance.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Cloud & IT infra

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Global coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's preferred

Tools

Microsoft Azure

Amazon Web Services

Google Cloud Platform

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About The Role

As a CBRE Procurement Sr. Manager, you will be responsible for the development and execution of sourcing strategies across the IT Infrastructure, Cloud and Telecom categories for CBRE Corporate. The Sr. Sourcing Manager leads end-to-end sourcing activities spanning Cloud, IT Infrastructure Applications, IT Hardware, Infrastructure Services and enterprise Telecom, with accountability for cost reduction, supplier performance and risk management. This position reports to the Sr. Director, Procurement Digital & Technology, and partners closely with IT, Legal, Finance, Network Engineering and extended Global Procurement Services nearshore.

This role spans across two strategic sourcing categories: IT Infrastructure (including Cloud) and Telecom.

What You’ll Do

Category Strategy & Execution

• Develop and execute multi-year category strategies for IT Infrastructure (Cloud, IT Infra Apps, IT Hardware and Infrastructure Services) and Telecom, aligned with CBRE's technology roadmap and business priorities.
• Conduct market analysis and benchmarking to identify cost reduction opportunities, technology trends and competitive supplier landscapes across all subcategories.
• Lead competitive solicitations including requests for proposal (RFP), requests for information (RFI) across the category portfolio.
• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for supplier performance, spend under management and savings delivery.
• Aggregate and analyze category spend data to prioritize sourcing initiatives and report outcomes to senior leadership.

Supplier Negotiation & Contract Management

• Negotiate commercial and contractual terms for Cloud agreements, including Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services and similar hyperscaler agreements, with a focus on commitment structures, enterprise discount programs and consumption-based pricing.
• Negotiate IT Infrastructure Application agreements, including endpoint management, monitoring, virtualization and Infrastructure security tooling vendors.
• Negotiate IT Hardware agreements (including Dell, Lenovo, Cisco) spanning end-user devices, data center infrastructure, networking equipment and audio visual systems.
• Negotiate Infrastructure Services agreements covering managed services, field services and digital workplace support.
• Negotiate enterprise Telecom agreements covering wired line networks services and wireless carrier services, mobile device management and enterprise mobility programs.
• Serve as the lead commercial intermediary between suppliers, CBRE Procurement, Legal, IT and Risk Management throughout the contracting lifecycle.
• Manage supplier relationships at a senior level and lead dispute resolution and contract renewals.

Stakeholder Partnership

• Act as a trusted business partner to IT, Network Engineering, Workplace Technology and Finance leaders, translating technology requirements into procurement strategies that deliver competitive advantage.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders to ensure procurement strategies align with CBRE's technology and capital planning cycles.
• Communicate sourcing outcomes, savings and risk mitigation measures clearly to senior stakeholders and executive leadership.
• Champion procurement best practices and educate business stakeholders on the value of strategic sourcing.

Global Coordination

• Partner with regional sourcing teams across Americas, EMEA and APAC to aggregate volume, share market intelligence and develop globally aligned category strategies.
• Coordinate cross-regional sourcing initiatives to leverage CBRE's global spend and negotiate enterprise-level agreements.
• Support nearshore team members through mentoring, subject matter guidance and competency development.

Process & Compliance

• Ensure all sourcing activities comply with CBRE's procurement policies, standards and supplier governance frameworks.
• Maintain accurate and current category data, market intelligence, contract repositories and savings tracking.
• Identify and implement process improvements, tools and best practices across the category team.
• Operate with a high degree of autonomy to deliver against strategic objectives with limited supervision.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor's Degree required. Master's preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of strategic sourcing experience, with at least 4 years focused on IT Infrastructure, Cloud or Telecom categories.
• Proven track record negotiating hyperscaler cloud agreements (Azure, AWS or Google Cloud Platform (GCP)) including commitment structures, savings plans and enterprise discount programs.
• Demonstrated experience sourcing IT Hardware across multiple OEMs, including end-user devices, networking and data center equipment.
• Experience negotiating enterprise Telecom and wireless mobility agreements.
• Familiarity with Infrastructure Services sourcing, including managed services and outsourced IT delivery models.
• Experience working with international colleagues and suppliers in a matrixed global organization.
• C.P.M. or C.P.S.M. certification or eligibility preferred.
• Relevant cloud certifications (Microsoft Azure, AWS or GCP) are a plus.
• 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.

Why CBRE

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.

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.

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

We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.

About CBRE Group, Inc.

CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (based on 2024 revenue). The company has more than 140,000 employees (including Turner & Townsend employees) serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves clients through four business segments: Advisory (leasing, sales, debt origination, mortgage serving, valuations); Building Operations & Experience (facilities management, property management, flex space & experience); Project Management (program management, project management, cost consulting); Real Estate Investments (investment management, development). Please visit our website at www.cbre.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

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