EMEA Procurement Manager

Job description

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management. We are recruiting a EMEA Procurement Manager. The role, embedded within a global account, has a general focus on providing procurement services within a Facilities Management portfolio across the UK and EMEA regions; and may require engagement with colleagues across the world. Operationally you will be part of the EMEA Sourcing Team delivering world-class Procurement services embracing all facilities services, including professional consultants for project management, entailing the conducting of sourcing events and enhancing commercial, contractual, supplier management and sustainability practices across the account in collaboration with CBRE's central Procurement function. This will include proactive management of national and international suppliers and supplier data; ensuring compliance with the policies and procedures of both CBRE and the client.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the creation and presentation of the account's Sourcing Plan.

• Lead cross functional teams to plan and undertake the sourcing of key services.

• Manage CBRE and Client stakeholder engagement and communications.

• Liaise with CBRE's central Procurement function and category SMEs.

• Conduct e-Sourcing events, including negotiations and contract drafting.

• Conduct appropriate supply chain due diligence.

• Present your recommendations to stakeholders including the Client.

• Manage supplier registrations within CBRE's registration programme.

• Provide commercial/contractual support to colleagues on the account.

• Comply with Supply Chain processes and procedures.

• Contribute Supply Chain data to CBRE and client reports.

• Assist with the development, standardisation, implementation and maintenance of Global Supply Chain Templates/Processes.

• Undertake Supplier Performance Management activities of key suppliers.

• Maintain data accuracy of the supply chain.

• Provide training to colleagues on the Supply Chain's processes.

• Facilitate the Client's auditing of CBRE's Supply Chain.

• Contract Management including, extensions, amendments and terminations.

• Collate and contribute to the reporting of EMEA activities and savings.

Key Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The job requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable disabled individuals to perform the essential functions. The role is hybrid in nature, with an expectation of being in attendance at the Client's offices, in London, three days per week.

Experience of:

• Sourcing in a Facilities Mgt/Project service delivery environment;

• Conducting RFI/RFPs to procure Facilities goods and services;

• Using eSourcing applications such as ARIBA, Zycus or Jaggaer;

• Drafting detailed scopes of services;

• Negotiating Terms & Conditions;

• Drafting contracts (Ts&Cs, Scope of Services, Commercials, SLAs, KPIs);

• Managing outsourced service providers against contractual obligations;

• Category management;

• Strategic planning and drafting Sourcing Plan;

• Producing relevant reports and presenting such to senior management; and

• Analysing multiple data sources and creating compelling plans of action.

Skills:

• Customer-centric focus;

• Computer literacy including MS Office suite of applications and Outlook;

• Commercial acumen;

• Analytical;

• Excellent attention to detail;

• Flexibility in approach to work;

• Ability to work alone and as part of a support team within a Client environment;

• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Be a self-starter and have the ability to motivate others;

• Succinct written, presentation and verbal communication;

• Capable of remediating vendor underperformance;

• Ability to engage at all levels of an organisation; and

• Fluent in English.

Qualifications / Professional Membership:

• Ideally educated to a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering or Architecture or Bachelor's degree and equivalent industry experience;

• Membership and/or participation in a professional procurement organization such as CIPS

About CBRE Global Workplace Solutions:

As one of CBRE's core global businesses, Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) provides end-to-end services to occupier clients across the entire lifecycle of a building. Our teams help companies improve their operations and reduce costs, through expert facilities management, project management, real estate and energy and sustainability services. Our dedicated teams work across all industries, and support clients ranging from global Fortune 500 companies to single, iconic buildings.

CBRE Group, Inc. is the world's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with 2019 revenues of $23.9 billion and more than 100,000 employees (excluding affiliate offices). CBRE has been included on the Fortune 500 since 2008, ranking #128 in 2020. It also has been voted the industry's top brand by the Lipsey Company for 19 consecutive years, and has been named one of Fortune's "Most Admired Companies" for eight years in a row, including being ranked number one in the real estate sector in 2020, for the second consecutive year. Its shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "CBRE."

Application Process:

Your application will be reviewed by our Talent Resourcing Team and you will be contacted if you have been successful in being short listed for the role.

Taking into consideration the costs of sponsorship, the nature of the role and the financial resources of the account in question, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

No agencies please.

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