Procurement/Category Director Job ID 203335 Posted 03-Feb-2025 Service line Corporate Segment Role type Full-time Areas of Interest Purchasing/Procurement Location(s) New York City - New York - United States of America **About the Role:** As a CBRE Category Director, you will assist with the overall planning and direction of the procurement function and be responsible for developing and implementing global indirect category strategies for the Marketing category that includes advertising, creative, meetings & events, and other sub-categories. You will collaborate with senior business stakeholders, work with a team of contracting professionals, manage supplier relationships, and drive process improvements to achieve cost savings and operational efficiencies. **What You'll Do:** + Develop and direct implementation of multi-year category strategies to support program, corporate, and client goals and objectives. + Supplier Management: Manage and optimize supplier relationships to drive incremental value and ensure compliance with terms and conditions. Resolve escalated supplier disputes to ensure service delivery. + Apply deep knowledge of multiple disciplines, broad industry knowledge, and commercial awareness. Drive financial and functional performance within disciplines and across business. + Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Negotiate with senior management, customers, and external parties of divergent interests to reach an agreement of strategic importance while being guided by the business segment and the organization's functional strategy. + Market Analysis: Monitor market trends and changes in pricing to make informed procurement decisions and identify cost-saving opportunities. + Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with internal stakeholders to understand their business priorities and procurement needs, then translate into actionable sourcing plans in alignment with category strategies. + Develop sourcing strategy and negotiation plans for large, complex sourcing initiatives, then conduct negotiations to drive favorable outcomes. Provide oversight and coaching to a team of procurement contracting professionals that are responsible for assisting with remaining initiatives within the category. + Compliance: Ensure all procurement activities comply with company policies and regulatory requirements. + Reporting: Prepare and present reports on category performance, procurement activities, and cost savings to senior management. + Conceptualize new methods, techniques, processes, and standards across job disciplines or functions. + Direct the resolution of highly complex or unusual business problems by applying advanced critical thinking. **What You’ll Need:** _Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future_ _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._ + Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Supply Chain, or a related field. Graduate degree preferred. + Minimum of 9-12 years of experience in procurement, with a focus on indirect procurement categories and experience in a multinational company. + Strategic mindset and an ability to develop and implement long-term category strategies. + Demonstrated experience in implementing process improvements and cost-saving initiatives. + Relationship management skills and ability to lead through influence, building collaborative relationships with key internal stakeholders and suppliers. + Strong analytical and negotiation skills. + Ability to exchange sensitive, complicated, and difficult information, convey performance expectations and handle problems. + Leadership skills to motivate the team to achieve broad operational targets with impacts on own job discipline, multiple job disciplines, and department. + In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products and Procurement tools, such as Zycus, Coupa, Ariba, or other similar platforms. + Expert organizational skills with an unrivaled inquisitive mindset. **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! To enable your success, we provide the best tools, training and leaders in the industry. Our culture is built on our RISE (http://https//www.cbre.com/about-us/culture-and-history) values and reflects the needs and perspectives of our clients and our people. Our work is guided by our North Star: Crafting the real estate solutions of tomorrow, so businesses and people thrive. CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Procurement Director position is $190,000 per year and the maximum salary for the Procurement Director position is $220,000.00 per year. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience. Successful candidates will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on CBRE’s applicable benefit program. The application window is anticipated to close on February 6, 2025 and may be extended as needed. Or to express interest in similar roles, visit CBRE.com/careers **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 regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law. **Candidate Accommodations:** CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada). **NOTE:** Some, but not all, of our positions may have an additional requirement to comply with COVID-19 health and safety protocols, including COVID-19 vaccination proof and/or rigorous testing. If you have questions about the requirement(s) for this position, please inform your Recruiter. CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)