Sr. Procurement Manger

Cushman & Wakefield • St. Louis, MO

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About The Position

Under the direction of the Sr Director, Regional Procurement Lead, the Senior Procurement Manager 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 the client & suppliers. The Senior Procurement Manager collaborate with the client & other departments to support the organization's overall objectives.
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 in to 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 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 organizational skills with the flexibility to handle multiple projects

Nice To Haves

• MBA or related Master Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the Procurement relationship 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.
• Consult on client sourcing initiatives including eRFP’s.
• Interprets contracts, leverages benchmarks and supports best in class scope and pricing development.
• Manage the development, installation, and maintenance of tracking & reporting mechanisms that yield the appropriate outputs and conform to requested forms and frequencies.
• 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 meetings at appropriate level & frequency.
• 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.
• Resolve issues from the client with respect to supplier performance and quality.
• Perform other miscellaneous related duties, as assigned

Benefits

• 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.
• In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees