Sr. Manager, Global Procurement Lead

Cushman & Wakefield•Chicago, IL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field is required.
7+ years’ experience in Procurement/Strategic Sourcing, ideally in facility services or related discipline.
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.

Nice To Haves

MBA or related Master’s Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

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.