Procurement Director- US Remote East Coast Preferred Job ID 194390 Posted 22-Nov-2024 Service line GWS Segment Role type Full-time Areas of Interest Purchasing/Procurement Location(s) Branchburg - New Jersey - United States of America, Charlotte - North Carolina - United States of America, Indianapolis - Indiana - United States of America, Raleigh - North Carolina - United States of America, Remote - US - Remote - US - United States of America CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) works with clients to make real estate a significant contributor to organizational productivity and performance. Our account management model is at the heart of our client-centric approach to delivering integrated real estate solutions. Each client is entrusted with a dedicated leader and is supported by regional and global resources, demonstrating the industry's most robust platform. CBRE GWS delivers consistent, measurably superior outcomes for our clients at every stage of the lifecycle, and across industries and geographies. **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 remote with the preference of locations including Indianapolis, IN, Branchburg, NJ, Durham, NC or Charlotte, NC areas. **What you’ll do** + Provide formal supervision to employees. Monitor the training and development of staff. Conduct performance evaluations and mentor. Oversee the recruiting and hiring of new employees. + Coordinate and manage the team's daily activities. 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. + Enforce sourcing and procurement strategies to support program, corporate, and client goals and objectives. + Develop, communicate, and manage 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, Key Performance Indicators, and metrics to present to Sr. Management. + Manage annual 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 fields, 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 using the appropriate resources within or outside the department. + Significantly improves and changes existing methods, processes, and standards. **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 balance 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 approach. + Sophisticated math skills. Ability to calculate mildly complex figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations. **Why CBRE?** When you join CBRE, you become part of a global leader in commercial real estate and investment services that help businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact! Our collaborative environment is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service, and excellence — and we value the varied perspectives, backgrounds, and skills of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your full potential! **Disclaimers** Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future. California, New York, Colorado & Washington State Residents: CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training and experience. The compensation range is about $140,000 to $180,000 annual base salary plus 15% target bonus. The compensation 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)