Global Procurement Director

Overview

Leads global procurement strategy, staff, and vendor management for an automotive client.

Key Responsibilities

• procurement strategy
• vendor management
• purchasing systems
• budget management
• reporting
• process improvement

Tasks

-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. -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. -Manage annual procurement budget and supplier base of vendors. -Enforce sourcing and procurement strategies to support program, corporate, and client goals and objectives. -Identify and solve multi-dimensional, complex, operational, and organizational problems leveraging the appropriate resources within or outside the department. -Serve as a liaison between the business and client sourcing, and internal departments. -Design, and develop purchasing information systems. Prepare monthly reports of departmental activities, KPIs, and metrics to present to Sr. Management. -Significantly improves and changes existing methods, processes, and standards within job discipline. -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. -Develop, communicate, and manage the execution of local and regional sourcing and procurement strategies to support program, corporate, and client goals and objectives. -Assist with the creation and implementation of company-wide policies and procedures, playbooks, and other organizational materials. -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.

Requirements

• microsoft office
• c.p.m.
• bachelor's degree
• leadership
• staffing
• global

What You Bring

-Ability to lead the exchange of sensitive, complicated, and difficult information, convey performance expectations, and handle problems. -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. -In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc. -Experience in the areas of staffing, selection, training, development, coaching, mentoring, measuring, appraising, and rewarding performance and retention is preferred. -Expert organizational skills and an advanced inquisitive mindset. -Leadership skills to set, manage and achieve targets with a direct impact on multiple department results within a function. -Global experience preferred -Sophisticated math skills. Ability to calculate mildly complex figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations. -Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future

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Benefits

-20% travel expected

About Cbre

-Specializes in property leasing, investment management, and advisory services across global markets. -Serves a diverse client base ranging from major corporations and institutions to small businesses and individual investors. -Handles a wide array of projects, including office buildings, mixed-use developments, retail centers, and industrial parks. -Known for its innovative use of technology and data to drive real estate decisions. -Operates across various sectors, with significant expertise in healthcare, retail, and logistics. -Involved in landmark deals, such as multi-billion dollar real estate transactions and major urban redevelopment projects.

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Visa Sponsorship

-applicants must be authorized to work in the united states without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.