EMEA Procurement Manager

About the Role

As a CBRE Procurement Manager, you will be responsible for managing a large team of employees responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and managing service providers for outsourced services. You will also assist multiple clients or departments with the development and execution of complex sourcing and procurement strategies. This job is part of the Procurement function, responsible for sourcing and purchasing goods, services, or raw materials from vendors and suppliers.

What You’ll Do

• Provide formal supervision to employees.
• Monitor the training and development of staff.
• Conduct performance evaluations and coaching.
• Oversee the recruiting and hiring of new employees.
• Coordinate and manage the team's daily activities.
• Establish work schedules, assign tasks, and cross‑train staff.
• Set and track staff and department deadlines.
• Mentor and coach as needed.
• Assist with the development of company‑wide policies and procedures, playbooks, and other organizational materials.
• Work with business stakeholders, operational, global shared services team members, and executive sponsors to develop, coordinate, and execute strategy at local, regional, and global levels.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and maintain contracts and other business documents in support of the purchase of large quantities of goods and services.
• Oversee the process of contract terminations, expirations, extensions, and renewals.
• Inform peers and corporate management staff of changes or results.
• Manage supplier and contractor certification process.
• Conduct periodic visits to high‑profile supplier work locations to review vendor performance.
• Approve and manage costs related to the service provider.
• Mentor and educate on contemporary outsourcing practices and the value of applying them.
• Manage issues and expectations across a broad range of skill sets, locations, and cultures.
• Review all RTFs, select solutions, and agreements.
• Approve contracts with national and regional service providers.
• Ensure contracts adhere to company standards.
• Act as a key point of contact for utilization management and coordination with outside procurement solutions.
• Lead by example and model behaviours that are consistent with CBRE RISE values.
• Influence others to adopt a different point of view while being guided by policies and departmental plans.
• Apply a broad knowledge of the business, own discipline, and how own discipline integrates with others to achieve team and departmental objectives.
• Identify and solve technical and operational problems of complexity.
• Improve and change existing methods, processes, and standards within job discipline.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor's Degree preferred with 5 - 8 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered.
• Experience in the areas of staffing, selection, training, development, coaching, mentoring, measuring, appraising, and rewarding performance and retention preferred.
• Ability to guide the exchange of sensitive, complicated, and difficult information, convey performance expectations and handle problems.
• Leadership skills to motivate team impact on quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of the job discipline and department.
• In‑depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Extensive organizational skills with a strong inquisitive mindset.
• Advanced math skills, with the ability to calculate difficult figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial‑related calculations.

Why CBRE

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward‑thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values—respect, integrity, service, and excellence—and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realise your potential. We welcome all applicants.

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