Procurement Manager - Data Centre Solutions

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a leading global provider ofintegrated facilities and corporate real estate management. We are currentlyrecruiting a Procurement manager to join our Data Centre Solutions business ona 12-month fixed term contract. JobPurpose Support the Divisional Procurement strategy to ensure the businessneeds are met of value for money, quality delivery and risk management. Tosupport the business by educating, influencing and advising key stakeholders onprocurement best practise concurrent with effective supplier management anddevelopment of CBRE suppliers, resulting in exceptional standard of performanceand contribution towards long-term growth and profitability. KeyResponsibilities Support Business Units to manage existing and new supply chains

• Support retender & deep dives – understandcustomer, strategy and objectives, monitor and assist in delivery.
• Support mobilisation of supply chain for newcontracts – set strategy and objectives, working with the mobilisation team andthe client to influence and facilitate the appropriate supply strategy.
• Increase compliance to preferred suppliercontracts through activities such as analysis of spend, rationalisation ofsuppliers, promoting benefits of preferred suppliers and influencing ContractManagers on supplier choice. Supplier identification, selection and negotiation
• Review and analyse current spend within thedivision to maintain comprehensive knowledge of supply base and contract statusand identify value improvement opportunities by reducing costs or improvingservice delivery.
• Review market to identify new and alternativesuppliers to meet CBRE needs – including new sectors.
• Ensure suppliers are safe, sustainable andappropriately accredited.
• Develop contractual arrangements withsuppliers that are recognised for delivering best value, including high qualityservice delivery to CBRE and its customers.
• Work with preferred suppliers in order todeliver best value, cost savings and service level improvements, achieving highquality and standardisation across the division. Conduct regular audits and performance reviewswith suppliers to maintain effective relationships and identify valueimprovement opportunities. Supplier management
• Promote performance management, innovation andcontinuous improvement to contracts and discuss how to replicate supplierimprovements, success to other CBRE contracts for mutual benefit.
• Actively benchmark suppliers on price andcapability to drive best value. Category and supply chain development
• Develop and implement category strategies forelected categories, sectors and localities.
• Close gaps and identify and realiseopportunities to optimise the number of suppliers and leverage high performingsuppliers.
• Work with Central and other Divisionalprocurement team. Educate and advise on procurement best practise
• Develop internal stakeholders' procurementexpertise.
• Advise on CBRE supply chain capabilities andparticipate in supplier meetings with contract staff.
• Promote and champion use of CBRE procurementtools to deliver benefit to each contract.
• Support the communication of procurementstrategies within the division, ensuring all stakeholders are informed andincluded in decision making, share information and best practice acrossbusiness units. Collaborative Development of the business.
• Effective team-working, and support tocolleagues.
• Contribute to the development andimplementation of CBRE procurement strategies and initiatives within theDivision. Working effectively withCentral and Procurement teams in other divisions to develop and share bestpractise and technical expertise.
• Working with QHSE, Finance and CommercialTeams Experience, Knowledge,Skills And Abilities
• CIPS qualified (or in-progress) or equivalentwith operational experience of managing and working within diverse and complexorganisation.
• Customer focused, with excellent influencingand communication skills.
• The ability to work with and influence a broadrange and level of stakeholders and supplier staff.
• Collaborative approach, with the ability tomaximise short term whilst building upon long-term productive relationships.
• Thrive on working within a fast pacedorganisation across EMEA, with a diverse supply base and wide geographicalspread of contracts.
• Strong commercial acumen and a proven trackrecord of identifying and delivering substantial savings.
• Proficient analytical skills and a measuredapproach to decision making. Why CBRE When youjoin CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estateservices and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamicproblem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significantimpact. 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 courseand realize your potential. We welcome all applicants. ApplicantAI Use Disclosure We valuehuman interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills andaspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiringdecisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the applicationand interview process. Our Values
• RESPECT: We act with consideration for others' ideas and shareinformation openly to inspire trust and encourage collaboration
• INTEGRITY: No one individual, no one deal, no one client, isbigger than our commitment to our company and what we stand for
• SERVICE: We approach our clients challenges with enthusiasm anddiligence, building long-term relationships by connecting the right people,capital and opportunities
• EXCELLENCE: We focus relentlessly on creating winning outcomes forour clients, employees and shareholders About CBREGlobal Workplace Solutions As one of CBRE's coreglobal businesses, Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) provides end-to-endservices to occupier clients across the entire lifecycle of a building. Ourteams help companies improve their operations and reduce costs, through expertfacilities management, project management, real estate and energy andsustainability services. Our dedicated teams work across all industries, andsupport clients ranging from global Fortune 500 companies to single, iconicbuildings. CBRE Group, Inc. isthe world's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with2019 revenues of $23.9 billion and more than 100,000 employees (excludingaffiliate 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 LipseyCompany for 19 consecutive years and has been named one of Fortune's “MostAdmired Companies” for eight years in a row, including being ranked number onein the real estate sector in 2020, for the second consecutive year. Its sharestrade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “CBRE.” ApplicationProcess Your application will bereviewed by our Talent Resourcing Team, and you will be contacted if you havebeen successful in being short listed for the role. Taking into considerationthe costs of sponsorship, the nature of the role and the financial resources ofthe account in question, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. No agenciesplease. Please note: the job titleshown above may be different to local job titles used in our business andissued on any contract of employment.