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Company

Cushman & Wakefield · 22 hours ago

Procurement Lead

Remote CW Site - USA - Flexible United States

Full-time

Remote

Director/Executive

7+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Defines client category and demand profile for FM and PDS categories

Assesses the supply market

Develops client category strategy and plans that encompass creative and well thought out insights and innovative solutions

Executes plan; realize and measure benefits

Refines and refreshes category management strategies and plans based on monitoring progress toward results

Manages supplier relationships, risks, performance

Facilitates communication and coordination among functional team members for efficient FM and PDS category management

Builds strong working relationships with business unit stakeholders to ensure requirements and considerations are being incorporated into GOS category management and sourcing plans

Facilitates communication and coordination among GOS stakeholders to create project plans for proposed procurement activities and makes sure all stakeholders understand timelines and assignments

Oversees stakeholder communication, providing regular project updates and executive briefings as necessary.

Cultivate and maintains strong relationships with GOS business leaders and penetrates the organization by continually demonstrating value and breaking down resistance in order to manage spend effectively

Drives for results by consistently achieving goals and pushing to exceed expectations

Facilitates effective negotiation with internal and external stakeholders while building essential collaborative relationships

Produces targeted communications for senior leadership, tailoring messages to the appropriate level and audience

Develops an understanding of the stakeholders’ business and build and maintain category knowledge and expertise

Leading strategic procurement efforts, sourcing, materials, and services, while guiding a diverse team toward achieving objectives

Manages (direct and indirect) resources for project tasks, ensuring timely completion and desired quality

Displays people management expertise by pursuing professional growth and providing developmental opportunities for others by soliciting and acting on performance feedback; building collaborative, cross-functional relationships; fostering open dialogue amongst team members; working closely with employees to set goals and provide open feedback and coaching to drive performance improvement

Manages designated workstream to meet Client and business needs by translating business plans into strategic opportunities and tactical action items; communicating goals and objectives; overseeing work assignments and RFPs; aligning team efforts; building accountability for and measuring progress in achieving results; identifying and addressing improvement opportunities; assuming responsibility for decision making

Qualification

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Procurement experienceStrategic SourcingContract ManagementSupplier Performance ManagementSupplier DiversityFacilities ManagementProject Development ServicesProfessional certificationTeam-building capabilitiesSupplier risk management

Required

Bachelor’s degree

7-10+ years of relevant procurement experience

Certifications: Professional certification e.g., CPSM, CIPS, C.P.M., or evidence of continued professional growth

Effective interviewing, active listening, and presentation skills

Strategic and innovative thinking

Capacity to develop innovative savings and revenue-generating sourcing programs

Prior management experience, excellent leadership and team-building capabilities

Deep understanding of Facilities Management and/or Project Development Services

Strategic Sourcing, Contract Management, Supplier Performance Management, and Supplier Diversity

Building and managing diverse relationships with key business stakeholders and 3rd party suppliers

Effective communication

Strong negotiation skills

Knowledge of effective supplier risk management techniques

Preferred

MBA

Company

Cushman & Wakefield

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Cushman & Wakefield is a real estate services firm that offers retail investment, energy management, and property services.

Founded in 1917

Chicago, Illinois, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.cushmanwakefield.com

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