Cushman & Wakefield · 9 hours ago
Sr. Procurement Manager
Costa Mesa, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$125K/yr - $147K/yr
9+ years expCushman & Wakefield is a global leader in the real estate industry, and they are seeking a Senior Procurement Manager to lead the procurement function within their client account portfolio. This role involves developing procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring the cost-effective procurement of goods and services.
CommercialCommercial Real EstateConsultingLeasingLegalProperty Management
Responsibilities
Directly engage with the Client, Account Management Team, 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
Guide EMEA and APAC category-specific sourcing strategy development and execution
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
Contribute to the advancement, implementation and utilization of advanced technology
Interpret legal and business implications of contractual terms & conditions; advise stakeholders of contractual rights / risks and make recommendations in relation to addressing COI risk, obligations, effective use of legal resources, and other contractual matters
Oversee the development, installation, utilization and maintenance of data in tracking & reporting tools
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
Employ C&W best practices, policies, processes, tools and templates to include both C&W corporate and Client account specifications
Partner with Category Managers and preferred suppliers to realize increased value creation for both C&W and the Client
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree is required
9+ years' experience in procurement with at least 5 of those years directly developing and executing strategic sourcing initiatives, ideally in facilities-related categories
Demonstrated proficiency and longevity in leading, developing and executing multiple end-to-end strategic sourcing initiatives simultaneously for high-spend facility / real estate service categories
Experience using procurement technology such as e-RFPs, reverse auctions, e-catalogs, and contract management systems
Demonstrated expertise in developing and executing facility service category management strategies
Proficiency in preparing / negotiating agreements & amendments, and interpreting risks / outcomes / recommendations to stakeholders
Demonstrated experience preparing and delivering presentations to executive-level management
Experience in procurement operations
Experience leading teams in a remote setting, ideally inclusive of outside NAM
Analytical and quantitative skills to analyze and interpret information / data into actionable insights
Thrives in a fast-paced, multi-tasking, results-oriented environment
Self-motivated and works independently to find solutions quickly and efficiently
Demonstrated experience effectively communicating and working with all levels of management
Experience effectively leading cross-functional teams
Project management experience
Previous direct supervisory experience
Preferred
MBA or Master's Degree
Benefits
Health, vision, and dental insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings accounts
Retirement savings plans
Life, and disability insurance programs
Paid and unpaid time away from work
Company
Cushman & Wakefield
Cushman & Wakefield is a real estate services firm that offers retail investment, energy management, and property services.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$734.8MKey Investors
GreystoneCitizens BankVanke
2023-10-10Post Ipo Debt· $223.8M
2023-08-08Post Ipo Debt· $400M
2022-10-13Post Ipo Debt· $27.3M
Leadership Team
Matthew Bouw
CEO Asia Pacific & EMEA
Michelle M. MacKay
CEO
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