Job Title

Procurement Director

Job Description Summary

Under the direction of the Procurement Regional Procurement Lead, the purpose of the Procurement Director is to develop partnerships with the business units and ensure Procurement resources are aligned and executing Procurement strategies. This role serves as a senior leader of the Procurement team with regular access and exposure to executives throughout the company in order to advocate for Procurement objectives and critical Procurement-related activities. A primary responsibility of this position will be managing a team of Procurement professionals to build strong partnerships and relationships with leadership. The Procurement Director will oversee the Category Management, Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Management activities for the specific GOS Account Facility Management (FM) spend categories in their purview. This role is the go-to resource in Procurement for their respective GOS Account’s FM spend categories and will partner with the key GOS business stakeholders and clients.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

​Category and Supplier Management

Defines Client category and demand profile for FM categories 

Assesses the supply market 

Develops Client category strategy and plans that encompass creative and well thought out insights and innovative solutions 

Executes plan and realizes benefits 

Refines and refreshes category management strategies and plans based on monitoring progress toward results 

Manages supplier relationships, risks, performance 

Stakeholder and Requirements Management

Serves as the interface between the functional team members to ensure effective definition of and delivery of FM category management activities 

Builds strong working relationships with business unit stakeholders in order to ensure requirements and considerations are being incorporated into GOS category management and sourcing plans 

Works with GOS stakeholders to prepare project plans for proposed Procurement activities and makes sure all stakeholders understand timelines and assignments 

Manages communications with business stakeholders, including regular project updates and executive updates as needed 

Develops and maintains strong relationships with GOS business leaders and penetrating the organization by continually demonstrating value and breaking down resistance in order to effectively manage spend 

Collaborates with business unit stakeholder to establish strong working relationships 

Engages GOS stakeholders to develop relationship equity 

Drives for results by consistently achieving goals and pushing to complete tasks by their deadlines 

 

Leadership

Negotiates effectively for the organization with internal and external stakeholders and builds relationships with key individuals necessary for collaboration 

Develops and presents communications, frequently to senior leadership, communicating the desired message, at the appropriate level, for the right recipient 

Does what it takes to understand the stakeholders’ business and builds and maintains category knowledge and expertise  

People Leadership & Resource Allocation 

Provides functional guidance and management oversight related to project resources and business unit subject matter experts (SME) for assigned activities 

Allocates and manages resources that are not direct reports in order for project tasks to be completed on time and meeting or exceeding the desired quality level 

 

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in related field. Advanced degree is a plus.10+ years of related Facilities Management/Indirect Procurement or equivalent experience.Prior management experience.Must be familiar with legal aspects of contracting including reading and interpreting contracts and related documentation, ability to prepare amendments, and ability to explain to stakeholders the specifics of the contracts.Self-motivated and work independently to find solutions.Detail-oriented with strong analytical & presentation skills (Excel & PowerPoint expertise required).Strong relationship management skills including ability to develop and communicate vendor processes and procedures.Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and the flexibility to handle multiple competing priorities.Proficient with internal & external stakeholder/customer relationship management and effective communication with all levels of management.Understanding Strategic Sourcing processes and demonstrated proficiency with e-tools such as Vendor Administration, e-Sourcing, and contract management systems.

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.

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