Purchasing Manager Job ID 209025 Posted 04-Mar-2025 Service line GWS Segment Role type Full-time Areas of Interest Purchasing/Procurement Location(s) Remote - US - Remote - US - United States of America **About the Role** As a CBRE Purchasing Manager, you will lead a team responsible for the purchasing operations, including purchasing, inventory, selection of vendors, and distribution of finished goods. This job is part of the Supply Chain function. They are responsible for improving the efficiency of the organization’s supply chain. **What You’ll Do** Provide formal supervision to employees. Supervise the training and development of staff. Conduct performance evaluations and coaching. Supervise 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 target dates. Mentor and coach as needed. Maintain relationships with Ventura/DXC for non-compliant invoices and support referral resolution by developing solutions to reduce the number and resolution time of referrals. Own SOPs for all Purchasing tasks and manage the relationship with the CBRE AP Team, support AP-related tasks performed by the Purchasing Team. Work closely with IT on Facility Link issues and development. Lead Purchasing Office Hours and supervise facilities maintenance training program. Work with Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager on strategic materials purchasing initiatives. Help to create standardized systems and controls for procurement. Assist with the supplier certification process. This includes legal and organizational structure, financial viability, geographic coverage, and insurance requirements. Coordinate the flow of materials and information among suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, and customers. Establish requirements and ensure the integrity of centralized procurement database systems. Serve as a point of contact for management and liaise with outside procurement solutions. Implement educational programs and train employees in procurement procedures. Develop procurement policies, procedures, and playbooks, while improving and updating existing methods, processes, and standards. **What You’ll Need** Bachelor's Degree preferred with 3 - 5 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered. Requires solid understanding of negotiation of contracts, purchase orders, etc. Experience in the areas of staffing, selection, training, development, coaching, mentoring, measuring, appraising, and rewarding performance and retention is preferred. Ability to guide the exchange of difficult information, convey performance expectations and balance problems. Leadership skills to empower team impact on quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of the job field and department. In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Extensive organizational skills with a strong inquisitive mentality. Intermediate math skills. Ability to calculate complicated 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 s 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. CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Purchasing Manager position is $100,000 annually and the maximum salary for the Purchasing Manager position is $110,000 annually. 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. This role will provide the following benefits: 401(K), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, and Vision insurance. The application window is anticipated to close on 03/08/2025 and may be extended as needed. Or to express interest in similar roles, visit CBRE.com. **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 GWS CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) works with clients to make real estate a meaningful 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, leveraging 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. Find out more (https://www.cbre.com/real-estate-services/directory/global-workplace-solutions) CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)