Sr. Procurement Manager

Cushman & Wakefield; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 119,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement plan

Life & Disability insurance

Paid time away

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a Sr. Procurement Manager to lead procurement for a portfolio of client accounts and properties. You will develop strategies, manage supplier performance and drive cost-effective procurement across multiple stakeholders.

The role requires strong leadership, client-facing communication and expertise in strategic sourcing, contract management and data analytics to optimize value creation for real estate clients in the United States.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• MBA or related Master's Degree preferred.
• 7+ years’ experience in procurement/ strategic sourcing, ideally in facilities-related categories.

Responsibilities

• Engage with clients, account teams and suppliers to build value in procurement.
• Develop and lead a global strategic sourcing roadmap and category strategies.
• Manage supplier audits, business reviews and supplier relationships.
• Lead end-to-end eRFPs and ensure risk-aware contracting.
• Leverage AI analytics to optimize resources and capacity planning.

Skills

Procurement

Strategic sourcing

Vendor management

Cross-functional leadership

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or related Master’s Degree

Tools

eRFPs

Reverse auctions

Contract management systems

Job description

Job Title

Sr. Procurement Manager

Job Description Summary

The Senior Procurement Manager is responsible for leading the procurement function within a portfolio of client accounts and their associated properties. This role involves developing and executing procurement strategies, leading strategic sourcing, ensuring the cost-effective procurement of goods and services, building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, developing effective working relationships with suppliers, implementing operational efficiencies, and managing supplier performance. This position is client-facing and highly visible to internal & external stakeholders.

Job Description

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

• Directly engage with the Clients, Account Management Teams, Suppliers, C&W Corporate and other key stakeholders to develop a positive, productive partnership with Procurement to enable continuous value creation delivery.
• Develop, maintain and lead implementation of a global strategic sourcing roadmap and related category sourcing strategies to realize identified value creation opportunities.
• Manage supplier audits, business reviews and other supplier relationship management partnership strategies to enhance delivered value, quality, innovation and service to the client.
• Implement programs and initiatives, and manage applicable governance processes, to ensure achievement of all assigned goals, metrics and KPIs.
• Analyze account-wide data, benchmarks, market research, case studies and processes to constantly identify and maximize value creation opportunities ranging from cost savings to innovation application.
• Develop and execute end-to-end eRFP’s of varying complexity.
• Interpret legal and business implications of contractual terms & conditions; advise stakeholders of contractual rights / risks and make recommendations in relation to addressing risk, obligations, effective use of legal resources, and other contractual matters.
• 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.
• Manage the development, installation, utilization and maintenance of data in tracking & reporting tools.
• 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.
• Utilize technology and tools to manage document management governance and compliance for documents ranging from COI’s to MSA’s.
• Actively identify and contribute to / lead improvement projects and initiatives.
• Conduct change management activities and applicable training as required.
• Work cross-functionally with departments to problem-solve and complete projects / initiatives.
• Actively participate in the continuous development of team members.
• Perform other miscellaneous related duties as assigned

JOB REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree is required
• MBA or relayed Master's Degree preferred
• 7+ years’ experience in procurement/ strategic sourcing, ideally in facilities-related categories

Targeted Competencies

• Understanding of the Strategic Sourcing process 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.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, multi-tasking, results-oriented environment
• Self-motivated and work independently to find solutions
• Experience effectively leading cross-functional teams.
• Project management experience.

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; operate a computer and other office productivity machinery; move about the workplace; remain in a stationary position for up to 90% of the time; and extend hands and arms in any direction.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT

C&W provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Further, C&W takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and employees during employment are treated without regard to any of these characteristics. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

OTHER DUTIES

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Cushman & 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.

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 compensation for the position is: $ 119,000.00 - $140,000.00

The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.

Cushman & 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.

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