Cushman & Wakefield · 1 day ago
Sr. Category Specialist
Ankeny, Iowa, USA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$68K/yr - $80K/yr
3+ years expCushman & Wakefield is a global leader in real estate services, and they are seeking a Sr. Category Specialist to support supplier and contract management. The role involves managing supplier relationships, facilitating contracts, and conducting data analysis to ensure compliance and support the business lines effectively.
CommercialCommercial Real EstateConsultingLeasingLegalProperty Management
Responsibilities
Manage supplier selection, onboarding, and administration
Prepare and facilitate contracts with preferred suppliers, utilizing templates and processes to ensure accuracy
Utilize Contract Repository for supplier contract storage, administration and overall compliance, ensuring updates, amendments and renewals are processed in a timely fashion
Facilitate preferred SRM program evaluations including analysis & reporting of results
Conduct meetings with internal and external customers in a professional manner using a high degree of persuasive ability, professional knowledge, tact, good judgment and diplomacy
Generate metrics, analysis and reports to support Client, Account and C&W expectations
Act as back up for supplier invoicing program, facilitating payment status with assigned suppliers
Become familiar with and ensure adherence of current procurement practices, policies, and procedures, to include both C&W corporate and Client account specifications
Communicates supply category preferred supplier metrics and helps the business drive greater adoption of the preferred supplier network
Develops and maintains strong relationships with business units and the category management team
Own one or two small categories in order to gain experience and insight for the purposes of career development
Perform other miscellaneous related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in related field preferred. Advanced degree is a plus
3-5 years of related Facilities Management/Indirect Procurement or equivalent experience
Must be familiar with legal aspects of contracting including reading and interpreting contracts and related documentation, ability to prepare amendments, and ability to explain to stakeholders the specifics of the contracts
Self-motivated and work independently to find solutions
Detail-oriented with strong analytical & presentation skills (Excel & PowerPoint expertise required)
Strong relationship management skills including ability to develop and communicate supplier processes and procedures
Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and the flexibility to handle multiple competing priorities
Proficient with internal & external stakeholder/customer relationship management and effective communication with all levels of management
Understanding Strategic Sourcing processes and demonstrated proficiency with e-tools such as Supplier Administration, e-Sourcing, and contract management systems
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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