Procurement Manager - Cushman & Wakefield

**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** + 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 also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements. The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate's experience and qualifications. The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role. The compensation for the position is: $93,500.00 - $110,000.00 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.