CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS)
Procurement Manager - Data Centres (12 month contract)
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CBRE Global Workplace Solutions
CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management. We are currently recruiting a Procurement Manager to join our Data Centre Solutions business on a 12-month fixed term contract based anywhere within EMEA.
Job Purpose
Support the Divisional Procurement strategy to ensure the business needs are met of value for money, quality delivery, and risk management. To support the business by educating, influencing, and advising key stakeholders on procurement best practice concurrent with effective supplier management and development of CBRE suppliers, resulting in an exceptional standard of performance and contribution towards long-term growth and profitability.
Key Responsibilities
Support Business Units to manage existing and new supply chains
- Support retender & deep dives - understand customer, strategy, and objectives, monitor and assist in delivery.
- Support mobilization of supply chain for new contracts - set strategy and objectives, working with the mobilization team and the client to influence and facilitate the appropriate supply strategy.
- Increase compliance to preferred supplier contracts through activities such as analysis of spend, rationalisation of suppliers, promoting benefits of preferred suppliers, and influencing Contract Managers on supplier choice.
Supplier identification, selection, and negotiation
- Review and analyze current spend within the division to maintain comprehensive knowledge of the supply base and contract status and identify value improvement opportunities by reducing costs or improving service delivery.
- Review the market to identify new and alternative suppliers to meet CBRE needs - including new sectors.
- Ensure suppliers are safe, sustainable, and appropriately accredited.
- Develop contractual arrangements with suppliers that are recognized for delivering best value, including high-quality service delivery to CBRE and its customers.
- Work with preferred suppliers in order to deliver best value, cost savings, and service level improvements, achieving high quality and standardization across the division. Conduct regular audits and performance reviews with suppliers to maintain effective relationships and identify value improvement opportunities.
Supplier management
- Promote performance management, innovation, and continuous improvement to contracts and discuss how to replicate supplier improvements and success to other CBRE contracts for mutual benefit.
- Actively benchmark suppliers on price and capability to drive best value.
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Category and supply chain development
- Develop and implement category strategies for elected categories, sectors, and localities.
- Close gaps and identify and realize opportunities to optimize the number of suppliers and leverage high-performing suppliers.
- Work with Central and other Divisional procurement teams.
Educate and advise on procurement best practice
- Develop internal stakeholders' procurement expertise.
- Advise on CBRE supply chain capabilities and participate in supplier meetings with contract staff.
- Promote and champion the use of CBRE procurement tools to deliver benefit to each contract.
- Support the communication of procurement strategies within the division, ensuring all stakeholders are informed and included in decision-making, share information, and best practice across business units.
Collaborative Development of the business
- Effective team-working and support to colleagues.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of CBRE procurement strategies and initiatives within the Division. Working effectively with Central and Procurement teams in other divisions to develop and share best practice and technical expertise.
- Working with QHSE, Finance, and Commercial Teams
Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- CIPS qualified (or in-progress) or equivalent with operational experience of managing and working within diverse and complex organizations.
- Customer-focused, with excellent influencing and communication skills.
- The ability to work with and influence a broad range and level of stakeholders and supplier staff.
- Collaborative approach, with the ability to maximize short-term while building upon long-term productive relationships.
- Thrive on working within a fast-paced organization across EMEA, with a diverse supply base and wide geographical spread of contracts.
- Strong commercial acumen and a proven track record of identifying and delivering substantial savings.
- Proficient analytical skills and a measured approach to decision-making.
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 can chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.
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Our Values
RESPECT
We act with consideration for others' ideas and share information openly to inspire trust and encourage collaboration.
INTEGRITY
No one individual, no one deal, no one client, is bigger than our commitment to our company and what we stand for.
SERVICE
We approach our clients' challenges with enthusiasm and diligence, building long-term relationships by connecting the right people, capital, and opportunities.
EXCELLENCE
We focus relentlessly on creating winning outcomes for our clients, employees, and shareholders.
About CBRE Global Workplace Solutions
As one of CBRE's core global businesses, Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) provides end-to-end services to occupier clients across the entire lifecycle of a building. Our teams help companies improve their operations and reduce costs, through expert facilities management, project management, real estate, and energy and sustainability services. Our dedicated teams work across all industries and support clients ranging from global Fortune 500 companies to single, iconic buildings.
CBRE Group, Inc.
CBRE Group, Inc. is the world's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with 2019 revenues of $23.9 billion and more than 100,000 employees (excluding affiliate offices). CBRE has been included on the Fortune 500 since 2008, ranking #128 in 2020. It also has been voted the industry's top brand by the Lipsey Company for 19 consecutive years and has been named one of Fortune's "Most Admired Companies" for eight years in a row, including being ranked number one in the real estate sector in 2020, for the second consecutive year. Its shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "CBRE."
Application Process
Your application will be reviewed by our Talent Resourcing Team, and you will be contacted if you have been successful in being short-listed for the role.
Taking into consideration the costs of sponsorship, the nature of the role, and the financial resources of the account in question, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
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