Procurement Manager Full Time

This position leads and manages the strategic sourcing, contract administration, vendor relationship management and overall operations for all Procurement activities across the portfolio of sites on a Client account(s). This position is highly visible within internal & external stakeholders and will be client-facing.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the Procurement relationship with Client, C&W Account Management, C&W Procurement Category Management, C&W Risk, C&W Legal, Suppliers, and other key stakeholders.
• Analyze account-wide facility management services spend, suppliers, operations and statement of works to identify opportunities for value creation. Develop and implement a procurement strategy based on the identified opportunities.
• Develop and facilitate multiple eRFPs, analyze responses, negotiate and use other techniques as required to obtain the expected results.
• Provide evaluation and recommendation to Account Management.
• Interpret contracts, negotiate with vendors and ensure appropriate contractual records retention.
• Advise management regarding contractual matters and engage in effective use of Legal and Risk Departments.
• Maintain organized records to ensure any implemented system of checks and balances are being continually met for service contracts and additional compliance items.
• Maintain organized records and establish tracking to manage the workflow of multiple concurrent sourcing events.
• Employ C&W best practices, policies, processes, tools and templates to include both C&W Corporate and Client account specifications, as well as engaging with Category Managers and preferred suppliers in the execution of Procurement responsibilities.
• Participate at appropriate level and frequency in all meetings.
• Generate and distribute all necessary and requested reports.
• Resolve issues from the client with respect to supplier performance and quality of service
• Perform other miscellaneous related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field is required. MBA or related Master Degree preferred.
• 6+ years’ experience in Procurement/Strategic Sourcing, ideally in facility services or related discipline.
• Understanding of the Strategic Sourcing processes and demonstrated proficiency with e-tools such as e-RFPs, reverse auctions, e-catalogs, and contract management systems
• Must possess legal knowledge, ability to prepare/negotiate agreements and amendments, and the ability to explain to client the specifics of the contracts.
• Must possess analytical and quantitative skills with ability to analyze and interpret information, data and related documentation.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management
• Self-motivated and work independently to find solutions
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills
• Strong organization skills with the flexibility to handle multiple tasks

Source: Cushman Wakefield Career Page

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