CBRE
Vice president procurement
CBRE, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215
Vice President Global Indirect ProcurementJob ID:
191687Posted:
08-Nov-2024Service line:
Corporate SegmentRole type:
Full-timeAreas of Interest:
Purchasing/ProcurementLocation(s):
Dallas - Texas - United States of AmericaAbout the Role:
Responsible for the development and implementation of strategic initiatives for approximately $1.8B global purchase of goods and services related to the internal operations of CBRE. This portfolio includes all classic "indirect" Procurement categories such as consulting services, marketing services, real estate and facilities, financial services, human resource services, business process outsourcing, office supplies & equipment, benefits, insurance, travel, etc.What You'll Do:Manage the procurement of goods and services across all global CBRE business units in the spend categories managed, leveraging the continuously growing baselines with the anticipated rapid growth of the business.Work collaboratively with executive management, individual business units, and functional stakeholders to ensure the alignment of sourcing strategies are communicated and leveraged across CBRE.Establish beneficial working relationships with various internal groups across the organization including regional/country offices, line of business Procurement teams, legal, finance, HR, and others.Develop category strategies, including market and industry analysis, and execution of strategic sourcing process.Develop metrics, including external benchmarks, to monitor performance and allow for data-driven decision making.Ensure that metrics and performance measurements directly support the corporate objectives and performance indicators.Manage complex projects from conception through implementation, including business case development and change management.Develop world-class category strategies that will help CBRE on both an operational and strategic level.Responsible for managing supplier risks and developing contingency plans.Create and maintain mutually beneficial long-term partnerships with suppliers to reduce procurement costs, assure continuity of supply, improve internal and external purchasing practices, and promote continuous improvement.Conduct supplier performance management process for key CBRE suppliers.Understand and monitor key spending trends, cost drivers, market factors, and geographic considerations to implement appropriate sourcing strategies.Contribute to CBRE goals for supplier diversity and sustainability.Develop Procurement processes to ensure high efficiency and effectiveness of the procurement organization, with an emphasis on speed and agility.Ensure ethical principles and standards of purchasing practices, and adherence to Procurement Policy.What You'll Need:To perform this job successfully, an individual will need to perform each crucial 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 essential functions.The selected candidate will have a successful track record of broad Procurement experience with proven measurable results, especially recognized as an end-to-end Procurement and Strategic Sourcing expert.Demonstrated success as a change agent and transformation leader, problem solver and creative thinker.Must have strong influencing skills to affect and motivate indirect organizations and cultures across the global organization.Bachelor's degree or higher is preferred in business or related field (i.e., economics or applicable field); MBA is preferred.Fifteen or more years of experience in the management of a procurement group with global experience.Strong interpersonal, communications, and influencing skills to coach constituents within the organization.Leadership Characteristics:Making Complex Decisions: Can solve even the toughest and most complex of problems.Creating the New and Different: Can come up with the next great breakthrough thing to do; is creative and a visionary.Dealing with Challenges: Fearlessly takes on all issues, challenges, and people.Focusing on Action and Outcomes: Attacks everything with drive and energy with an eye on the bottom line.Communicating Effectively: Writes and presents effectively.Managing Diverse Relationships: Relates well to a wide variety of diverse styles, leadership types, and personalities.Acting with Honor and Character: Is a person of high character; consistent and acts in line with a clear and visible set of values and beliefs.Why CBRE?When you join CBRE you will have the support and resources of a global firm where an entrepreneurial mentality is encouraged. You'll realize your potential with exciting work, fast-paced assignments, an environment of constant learning, and dedication to results!Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants.Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
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191687Posted:
08-Nov-2024Service line:
Corporate SegmentRole type:
Full-timeAreas of Interest:
Purchasing/ProcurementLocation(s):
Dallas - Texas - United States of AmericaAbout the Role:
Responsible for the development and implementation of strategic initiatives for approximately $1.8B global purchase of goods and services related to the internal operations of CBRE. This portfolio includes all classic "indirect" Procurement categories such as consulting services, marketing services, real estate and facilities, financial services, human resource services, business process outsourcing, office supplies & equipment, benefits, insurance, travel, etc.What You'll Do:Manage the procurement of goods and services across all global CBRE business units in the spend categories managed, leveraging the continuously growing baselines with the anticipated rapid growth of the business.Work collaboratively with executive management, individual business units, and functional stakeholders to ensure the alignment of sourcing strategies are communicated and leveraged across CBRE.Establish beneficial working relationships with various internal groups across the organization including regional/country offices, line of business Procurement teams, legal, finance, HR, and others.Develop category strategies, including market and industry analysis, and execution of strategic sourcing process.Develop metrics, including external benchmarks, to monitor performance and allow for data-driven decision making.Ensure that metrics and performance measurements directly support the corporate objectives and performance indicators.Manage complex projects from conception through implementation, including business case development and change management.Develop world-class category strategies that will help CBRE on both an operational and strategic level.Responsible for managing supplier risks and developing contingency plans.Create and maintain mutually beneficial long-term partnerships with suppliers to reduce procurement costs, assure continuity of supply, improve internal and external purchasing practices, and promote continuous improvement.Conduct supplier performance management process for key CBRE suppliers.Understand and monitor key spending trends, cost drivers, market factors, and geographic considerations to implement appropriate sourcing strategies.Contribute to CBRE goals for supplier diversity and sustainability.Develop Procurement processes to ensure high efficiency and effectiveness of the procurement organization, with an emphasis on speed and agility.Ensure ethical principles and standards of purchasing practices, and adherence to Procurement Policy.What You'll Need:To perform this job successfully, an individual will need to perform each crucial 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 essential functions.The selected candidate will have a successful track record of broad Procurement experience with proven measurable results, especially recognized as an end-to-end Procurement and Strategic Sourcing expert.Demonstrated success as a change agent and transformation leader, problem solver and creative thinker.Must have strong influencing skills to affect and motivate indirect organizations and cultures across the global organization.Bachelor's degree or higher is preferred in business or related field (i.e., economics or applicable field); MBA is preferred.Fifteen or more years of experience in the management of a procurement group with global experience.Strong interpersonal, communications, and influencing skills to coach constituents within the organization.Leadership Characteristics:Making Complex Decisions: Can solve even the toughest and most complex of problems.Creating the New and Different: Can come up with the next great breakthrough thing to do; is creative and a visionary.Dealing with Challenges: Fearlessly takes on all issues, challenges, and people.Focusing on Action and Outcomes: Attacks everything with drive and energy with an eye on the bottom line.Communicating Effectively: Writes and presents effectively.Managing Diverse Relationships: Relates well to a wide variety of diverse styles, leadership types, and personalities.Acting with Honor and Character: Is a person of high character; consistent and acts in line with a clear and visible set of values and beliefs.Why CBRE?When you join CBRE you will have the support and resources of a global firm where an entrepreneurial mentality is encouraged. You'll realize your potential with exciting work, fast-paced assignments, an environment of constant learning, and dedication to results!Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants.Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
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