Procurement Manager Data Center (remote role)

Company: CBRE
Location: Albany
Posted on: April 11, 2021

Job Description:

Procurement Manager Data Center (remote role)**United States****New**Purchasing/ProcurementRequisition # 21007087Post Date Mar 04, 2021**JOB SUMMARY**The purpose of this position is to manage the strategy, sourcing, procurement, and management of suppliers and vendors in support of the delivery of real estate, facilities, and project management services for the Data Center Solutions (DCS) business.**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**Responsible for designing, presenting, and implementing sourcing strategies and procurement plans to support account, corporate and client strategies and objectives.Conducts spend, vendor, and risk analysis.Develops, updates, and presents multiyear procurement plans.Leads cross functional teams to drive successful implementation of approved sourcing strategies.Drafts, reviews, negotiates, and maintains contracts and other business documents in support of the purchase of goods and services.Includes contract review and/or preparation and negotiation, contract administration and adherence to company policies and legal requirements and compliance.Manages the process of contract terminations, expirations, extensions and renewals. Interfaces with/advises peers and corporate management staff with changes or results.Manages the supplier performance management and development program.Negotiates contracts for goods, services, supplies, equipment, etc., ensuring quality, cost-effectiveness, Sox compliance and timely delivery.Designs and manages the RFP processes to support program goals and requirements. Works with internal and client stakeholders in establishing, managing, creating RFPs and analyzing purchasing projects.Other duties may be assigned.**SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES**Provides formal and informal supervision and coaching to individual employees within single functional or operational area. Recommends staff recruitment, selection, promotion, advancement, corrective action and termination. Plans and monitors appropriate staffing levels and utilization of labor, including overtime. May prepares and delivers performance appraisal for staff. Mentors and coaches team members to further develop competencies. Leads by example and models behaviors that are consistent with the companys values.**QUALIFICATIONS**To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential 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 the essential functions.Experience with critical infrastructure, SLAs, supplier diversity and development, global sourcing, S2P, process and margin improvement are a plus.This position may be performed remotely anywhere within the United States except the State of Colorado.**EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE**Bachelors degree in Business Administration or related field from four-year College and/or University. Minimum of two years of related experience and/or training. Minimum five years experience in procurement of real estate or facility management services and supplies.**CERTIFICATES and/or LICENSES**C.P.M., C.P.S.M. or N.A.C.M. certifications or eligibility preferred.**COMMUNICATION SKILLS**Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational and analytical skills. Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable and courteous service to customers. Ability to effectively present information. Ability to respond effectively to sensitive issues.**FINANCIAL KNOWLEDGE**Requires advanced knowledge of financial terms and principles. Ability to calculate intermediate figures such as percentages, discounts, and commissions. Conducts advanced financial analysis.**REASONING ABILITY**Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret complex documents. Ability to solve problems involving several options in situations. Requires advanced analytical and quantitative skills.**OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES**Proficient in use of Microsoft Office Suite. Working knowledge of database reporting and platform manipulation. Familiarity with use of contracts management tools and platforms.**SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY**Decisions made with thorough understanding of procedures, company policies, and business practices to achieve general results and deadlines. Responsible for setting work unit and/or project deadlines. Errors in judgment may cause short-term impact to department.**US Company Profile**About CBRE Group, Inc.CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S 500 company headquartered in Los Angeles, is the worlds largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (based on 2019 revenue). The company has more than 100,000 employees (excluding affiliates) and serves real estate investors and occupiers through more than 530 offices (excluding affiliates) worldwide. CBRE offers a broad range of integrated services, including facilities, transaction and project management; property management; investment management; appraisal and valuation; property leasing; strategic consulting; property sales; mortgage services and development services. Please visit our website at www.cbre.com.CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)

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