Cushman & Wakefield
Procurement Manager
Cushman & Wakefield, Austin, Texas, us, 78716
Job Title
Procurement Manager
Job Description Summary
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.
Job Description
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
Cushman & Wakefield provides equal employment opportunity. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email HRServices@cushwake.com. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.
Procurement Manager
Job Description Summary
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.
Job Description
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
Cushman & Wakefield provides equal employment opportunity. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email HRServices@cushwake.com. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.