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Procurement DirectorJob ID234953Posted20-Aug-2025Role typeFull-timeAreas of InterestFacilities Management, Purchasing/ProcurementLocation(s)London - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandCBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management. We are recruiting a Procurement Director to join the team located in London.You will lead and coordinate the strategic sourcing of services and supplies by CBRE on behalf of a client across all facility management service lines. You will also engage with key personnel on both the CBRE and Client teams as well as interfacing with other CBRE services lines to drive best practice and ensure that CBRE interests are represented.Role Summary:Develop, communicate, and manage the execution of global sourcing and procurement strategies to achieve account, platform, and client goals and objectives. Support the Managing Director and Business Unit Leaders in managing annual procurement budget and supplier base of vendorsCoordinate, deploy, and lead a professional sourcing team to support FM/PJM services delivery across the regions for the clientImplement and optimize CBRE procurement technology platformsAnalyzes commodity and service requirements for a real estate portfolio; Creates requests for proposals (RFP) and reviews bids. Creates contract, negotiates terms, and implements servicesAnalyzes and reviews organization requirements regarding goods, services, supplies, equipment, etc.; Establishes long-term and strategic procurement planning objectives.In conjunction with the Compliance Team, oversees the supplier certification process, including review of requisite experience, legal and organizational structure, financial strength, and any other Master Services Agreement deliverables outlined within that falls under SourcingEnsure the applicable platform and client supply chain policies, processes, procedures for procuring services are deployed globallyAssist in the development and deployment of standardized systems and controls for procurement such as work authorization, purchase, and change order systemsProvide comprehensive bid analysis and award recommendationsInterface with stakeholders to explore leverage opportunities and to ensure compliance with contractual and legal obligations, reporting requirements and independent auditing standardsParticipate in significant contract negotiations, and offer historic benchmarking perspectivesEstablish requirements and ensure maintenance of centralized filing system and procurement database systems; Audit systems and databases to ensure compliance with standard policies and procedures and documentation requirementsDevelop and implement a standardized program management execution methodology and secure competitive pricing for subsequent execution across a broad geographyIntegrate regional supplier performance management processes into a globally comprehensive processEstablish and maintain solid customer relationships with both internal and external customer base providing ongoing two-way communications regarding customer satisfaction, concerns, input solicitation and necessary updatesParticipates directly or indirectly and supports corporate global sourcing initiatives and processesTrack, report and implement strategies to address diversity spend objectives and sustainability goalsOther duties may be assignedExperience Required:Experience in leading procurement strategies within the Facilities Management sector (preferred)Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret the most complex business documents; Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive issues; Ability to write reports, manuals, speeches, and articles using distinctive style; Ability to make effective and persuasive presentations on complex topics to employees, clients, top management and/or public groupsAbility to motivate and negotiate effectively with key employees, top management, and client groups to take desired actionRequires in-depth knowledge of financial terms and principles; Ability to calculate complex figures; Ability to forecast and prepare budgets; Conducts financial/business analysis including the preparation of reportsAbility to solve advanced problems and deal with a variety of options in complex situationsRequires expert level analytical and quantitative skills with proven experience in developing strategic solutions for a growing matrix-based multi-industry sales environment; Draws upon the analysis of others and makes recommendations that have a direct impact on the companyAdvanced skills with Microsoft Office SuiteExperience with e-procurement and contracts management technology platforms; Experience with standard accounting and/or ERP systemsCBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US ..... full job details .....
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