MRO & Supplies Procurement Program Lead

Overview

Lead procurement strategy for MRO & supplies, driving cost savings and supplier management.

Key Responsibilities

• supplier management
• category strategy
• demand planning
• risk mitigation
• change management
• stakeholder engagement

Tasks

-Incorporates industry best practices into category delivery. -Encourages creation and brings new best in class ideas and approaches to the table for developing and executing category strategies and working within the supply market to ensure Cushman & Wakefield meets or exceeds their objectives. -Promotes compliance with C&W’s code of conduct. -Monitors preferred supplier utilization, builds roster to ensure capability to deliver across the service line portfolios, and monitors performance to ensure capability to meet account needs. -Communicates supply category preferred supplier metrics and helps the business drive greater adoption of the preferred supplier network. -Removes roadblocks to enable the delivery of procurement, company and client goals. -Utilizes demand planning to target value from supplier agreements. -Working with C&W Legal Counsel to ensure consistent templates to enable effective negotiations and risk mitigation. -Develops and maintains strong relationships with business units and the category management team. -Working cross-functionally with other departments including Finance, Operations, Technology, HR, Project Management, etc. for delivery of category strategies. -Establishes category plans and strategy to ensure the right solution for C&W business lines. -Ensure effective commercial arrangements. -Building and managing diverse supplier relationships -Drives EBITDA growth through C&W’s preferred suppliers. -Responsible for working with procurement business partners and service line leadership to align category management vision with service line and procurement priorities. -Utilizes change management techniques to drive the development and utilization of a preferred supplier program. -Develops and delivers communications with clarity and impact, ensuring consistent messaging. -Creates a working environment that encourages high performance and innovation. -Becomes a trusted advisor and subject matter expert on the categories.

Requirements

• analytics
• procurement
• bachelor’s degree
• cpsm
• 7-10 years
• problem solving

What You Bring

-Analytics, ability to mine data to drive in depth analysis -Strong problem-solving skills utilizing continuous improvement techniques. -Ability to develop and understand data analytics, to mine data to drive in depth analysis of client 3rd party spend. -Strong interpersonal and analytical skills -Bachelor’s degree -Professional certifications preferred e.g., CPSM, CIPS, C.P.M., or evidence of continued professional growth -Contract negotiation and ongoing management skills -Ability to independently lead & manage multiple projects -In-depth knowledge of Procurement and fundamentals -Capacity to develop innovative strategies and solutions, creative problem solver -7-10 years of facilities category management and/or operational experience from within the supply chain -Ability to build relationships at all levels -Demonstrated subject matter expertise in MRO or supplies procurement

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About Cushman & Wakefield

-With operations across ~400 offices in 60+ countries, it bridges global scale with deep local market insight. -Typical projects range from agency leasing and capital-markets advisory to project development and integrated facilities management. -The firm specializes across sectors including data centers, industrial/logistics, life sciences, retail, government, and healthcare. -A standout fact: it advises marquee assets like ports, rail hubs, and sports venues.

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