Procurement Manager

Cushman & Wakefield

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This role leads and manages the strategic sourcing, contract administration, vendor relationship management, and operations for procurement activities across the portfolio of sites on a Client account. This position is highly visible to internal & external stakeholders and will be client-facing. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree is required.
7+ years’ experience in procurement in facility services categories, ideally in a multi-site, national retail services environment; banking industry preferred.
Demonstrated experience in leading and executing multiple strategic sourcing initiatives simultaneously.
Experience using procurement technology such as e-RFPs, reverse auctions, e-catalogs, and contract management systems
Experience in developing category management strategies, ideally in facility service categories.
Must possess both the ability to prepare/negotiate agreements & amendments and the ability to interpret to clients the specifics of contracts.
Must possess analytical and quantitative skills to analyze and interpret information, data, and related documentation.
Ability to effectively work cross-functionally across departments.
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management.
Self-motivated and work independently to find solutions.

Nice To Haves

MBA or related Master's Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and manage all aspects of the Procurement relationship with Client, Account Management Team, vendors, C&W Corporate, and other key stakeholders.
Effectively collaborate and partner with the Facilities team to complete projects and initiatives.
Develop, maintain, and implement a strategic sourcing roadmap and related category sourcing strategies to realize identified value creation opportunities.
Facilitate supplier audits, QBRs, and other vendor relationship management activities.
Manage applicable governance processes and initiatives to ensure the achievement of all goals, metrics, and KPIs.
Analyze account-wide spend, benchmarks, vendors, operations, and processes to consistently identify value creation opportunities; identify cost-saving opportunities and optimize procurement strategies.
Develop and facilitate eRFPs of varying complexity, analyze responses, negotiate, and use other techniques as required to obtain the expected results.
Ensure appropriate contractual records retention plans are in place on the account.
Interpret basic contract terms & conditions and advise management regarding contractual rights / risks, COI escalations, obligations, effective use of legal resources, and other contractual matters.
Manage the development, installation, and maintenance of tracking & reporting mechanisms that provide actionable insights.
Maintain organized records to ensure any implemented system of checks and balances is being continually met for 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 at an appropriate level & frequency in all meetings and exhibit client presentation delivery expertise.
Resolve issues from the client with respect to supplier performance and quality.
Generate and distribute all necessary and requested reports.
Maintain good business practices.
Manage all aspects of personnel and roles with a direct reporting relationship if applicable.
Perform other miscellaneous related duties as assigned.