Procurement Director (Temporary) Job ID 209914 Posted 07-Mar-2025 Service line GWS Segment Role type Full-time Areas of Interest Purchasing/Procurement Location(s) Caguas - Puerto Rico - United States of America, Juncos - Puerto Rico - United States of America, Remote - US - Remote - US - United States of America Full Spectrum Lab Services from CBRE offers a professional suite of services to a variety of clients in the life sciences industry, including those in pharmaceuticals, biotech, medical devices, and genomics, as well as contract research organizations (CROs) and contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs). Our comprehensive range of services includes laboratory consulting, instrumentation repair and maintenance, full asset management, and more—covering the entire spectrum of life sciences facilities. With expertise across various life sciences categories, CBRE is a leader in managing highly-regulated spaces within the industry. About the role! As a CBRE Procurement Director, you will assist with the overall planning and direction of the procurement function. This job is part of the Procurement function. They are responsible for sourcing and purchasing goods, services, or raw materials from vendors and suppliers. **This is a temporary role for a 6-month contract.** **What you’ll do** + Provide formal supervision to employees. Monitor the training and development of staff. Conduct performance evaluations and coaching. Oversee the recruiting and hiring of new employees. + Establish work schedules, assign tasks, and cross-train staff. Set and track staff and department deadlines. Mentor and coach as needed. + Assist with the creation and implementation of company-wide policies and procedures, playbooks, and other organizational materials. + Implement sourcing and procurement strategies to support program, corporate, and client goals and objectives. + Develop, communicate, and lead the execution of local and regional sourcing and procurement strategies to support program, corporate, and client goals and objectives. + Design, and develop purchasing information systems. Prepare monthly reports of departmental activities, KPIs, and metrics to present to Sr. Management. + Manage procurement budget and supplier base of vendors. + Serve as a liaison between the business and client sourcing, and internal departments. + Resolve vendor disputes and develop organization requirements of goods, services, supplies, and equipment. + Apply a robust knowledge of multiple disciplines, the business, and key drivers which impact departmental and cross-functional performance. + Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Persuade managers and other colleagues to take action while being guided by the organization's functional business plans. Negotiate with external partners, vendors, and customers of divergent interests to reach a common goal. + Identify and solve multi-dimensional, complex, operational, and organizational problems leveraging the appropriate resources within or outside the department. + Significantly improves and changes existing methods, processes, and standards within job discipline. **Supervisory responsibilities** This role has no direct reports. **What you’ll need** + Bachelor's Degree preferred with 8-12 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered. C.P.M., C.P.S.M. or N.A.C.M. certifications or eligibility, required. + Experience in the areas of staffing, selection, training, development, coaching, mentoring, measuring, + appraising, and rewarding performance and retention is preferred. + Ability to lead the exchange of sensitive, complicated, and difficult information, convey performance expectations, and handle problems. + Leadership skills to set, manage and achieve targets with a direct impact on multiple department results within a function. + In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc. + Expert organizational skills and an advanced inquisitive mindset. + Sophisticated math skills. Ability to calculate mildly complex figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations. + Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications. Knowledge of Financial software systems. Disclaimers: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future. 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 $100,000 annually and the maximum salary for the **Procurement Director** position is $120,000 position is annually. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience. **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)