Sr. Procurement Manager

Cushman & Wakefield•Saint Louis, MO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree is required
7+ years’ experience in procurement/ strategic sourcing, ideally in facilities-related categories
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.

Nice To Haves

MBA or relayed Master's Degree preferred

Responsibilities

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