Procurement Manager (18 Month FTC)

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management. We are recruiting a Procurement Manager on an 18-month FTC to join our global team. The Procurement Manager will be responsible for executing procurement strategy for a Financial & Professional Services Client with HQ in London. This role will work with the Client's Procurement and Operations Team to deliver Client's Procurement goals and objectives, ensure that best practice is adopted for the service categories and procurement processes, resulting in high standards of performance, delivery of financial targets, cost effectiveness and resource efficiency.

The candidate must have working knowledge of facility management sourcing of products and services categories i.e., construction, projects, various building services (janitorial, grounds, mail room services, food services, waste management, etc.), have experience in category management, supplier performance management and working on e-procurement platforms. The successful individual will also be a strong writer, good cost analyst, and capable presenter who can articulate their proposition to key stakeholders. This individual will act as the subject matter expert for all areas relating to procurement.

This role will lead and implement Client's sourcing activities (from strategy development to implementation of procurement initiatives to contract management/ compliance and supplier management) in London. The major responsibility of this role includes but not limited to:

• Category/ Procurement Strategy

• Developing and communicating procurement vision, strategy, and roadmaps that are aligned with Client's strategies and objectives.
• Creating and delivering procurement plan across UK & Ireland based on market dynamics, Client's objectives, and scope/ cost benchmarking.
• Bringing in innovation and industry best practices in delivering the services.

• Leading the delivery of an end-to-end procurement process which significantly contributes to Client's financial and procurement objectives i.e., savings, supplier rationalization, improving diversity, etc.
• Tendering of services including collaboration with a cross functional Team to develop service scope, preparation of bid documents, bid evaluation and levelling, response summaries, negotiation, and recommendation.
• Pricing analysis/benchmarking.
• Negotiating, drafting, and executing contracts in a timely manner.
• Supporting transition of procurement initiatives including creating communications for suppliers & stakeholders.
• Identifying cost savings/ value adds.
• Helping Client with their diversity and sustainability goals.

• Creating and managing of contracts database.
• Ensuring contract compliance.
• Developing category budgets.

• Working with identified 'Key' suppliers to improve their performance.
• Driving continuous improvement (CI) with Key suppliers to support cost reduction and value enhancement targets.
• Tracking and monitoring supplier KPIs.
• Building internal customer satisfaction through feedback and corrective action mechanisms.
• Leading Supplier Business Reviews.

• Tracking & management of identified savings vs actual savings.

• Ensuring Client's governance/ compliance processes are adhered to throughout the procurement processes.
• Driving/supporting implementation of new procurement systems and processes in the organization.
• Creating and maintaining Procurement Playbooks.
• Leading and delivering the legal/ethical compliance and governance of sourcing activities and supplier partner relationships.

• Reporting on supply chain KPI's, Diversity and Sustainability or any other procurement reports as needed by the Client.
• Providing monthly savings report and ad-hoc reports as required.

Additional duties as needed will be assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Substantial experience of providing strategic leadership and direction within a large and complex organisation.
• Ambitious and driven to succeed with abundant energy and enthusiasm.
• Superior influencing and communication skills.
• Able to work with and influence a broad range of customers, stakeholders and supplier staff at senior levels.
• Proven capability in effectively leading, organizing, motivating and developing people in a matrix-managed organization.
• A passion for delivering tangible and measurable results.
• Strong commercial acumen and a proven track record of identifying and delivering substantial savings.
• Proficient analytical skills and a measured approach to decision making.
• A collaborative approach with the ability to maximize the short-term position while building long term productive relationships.
• Experience of the FM services and in-depth knowledge of the supply chain.
• Able to plan and manage multiple work programs effectively.