A global commercial real‑estate firm delivering services from leasing to asset and facilities management.
Drive global procurement transformation, tech enablement, and cost‑saving strategies.
11 days ago ago
$255,000 - $300,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Chicago, IL
Hybrid
Company Size
52,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Advisory & Transaction Services
Capital Markets
Corporate Solutions
Facilities Management
Global Occupier Services
Investment Management
Project & Development Services
Valuation & Advisory
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Logistics
Public Sector
Rail
Healthcare
Hospitality
Office
Investor
Role
Description
supplier management
procurement tech
category management
spend analytics
financial reporting
change management
Supplier Management & Monetization – Continue efforts to build a robust global supplier network. Optimize supplier management functions, and monetize third-party spend through effective negotiations and vendor price discount strategies to enhance EBITDA.
Achieve full deployment and adoption of a new global procurement technology suite, with measurable increases in process efficiency, data transparency, and user engagement.
Enhance client value through improved procurement solutioning, pricing strategies, and risk management, resulting in increased account profitability and retention.
Drive organization-wide change management initiatives, resulting in high stakeholder engagement, rapid adoption of new processes, and a culture of continuous improvement.
Strategic Operating Model & Category Management – Design and implement scalable operating models and category management frameworks, ensuring governance, transparency, and dedicated ownership for key spend areas across the organization globally.
Build strong partnerships with service line leadership, balancing local/regional needs with global frameworks and delivering measurable improvements in stakeholder satisfaction.
KPIs including Financial and Operational Reporting – Oversee the creation and tracking of project plans, key performance indicators, and financial and operational reports to monitor progress, enforce accountability, and provide clear status updates to executive leadership.
Develop an ongoing program to identify and realize new opportunities to reduce corporate spend
Reduce time to generate business unit spend analytics and increase the granularity of spend data, enabling more informed decision-making and improved financial reporting.
Assess and elevate procurement team capabilities, identifying top performers and strengthening overall bench strength through targeted coaching and development programs.
Global Transformation – Drive and deliver a comprehensive global procurement transformation, including the implementation of a new global vendor management system, process modernization, and the development of a high-performing, adaptable team to achieve strategic objectives.
Establish a globally aligned supplier management framework, reducing fragmentation in EMEA and APAC, closing category ownership gaps, enhancing local supplier network in the US and increasing supplier performance and client value delivery.
Successfully lead and deliver a global procurement transformation program over two years, resulting in improved technology enablement, streamlined processes, and a redefined procurement function.
Requirements
procurement
data governance
spend analytics
master’s
executive
stakeholder engagement
Expertise in driving organizational change, fostering stakeholder engagement, and ensuring rapid adoption of new processes and systems across global teams.
Communication: Communicates complex ideas clearly and persuasively to all audiences, ensuring alignment and understanding across the organization.
Procurement Infrastructure and Data Governance – Experience and expertise in developing/designing and running all aspects of a Procurement Center of Excellence. Experience and expertise in developing a ground-up data warehouse/cube/lake approach to provide the required data to make critical financial decisions and report status to key stakeholders
Deep understanding of financial management within procurement, including spend analytics, reporting, and strategies to optimize EBITDA through vendor negotiations and cost reduction.
Master’s degree preferred.
Proven executive experience in procurement or with a track record of leading large-scale transformation initiatives. Demonstrated ability to modernize functions through technology enablement, process redesign, and team development.
Strong ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including service line leadership, suppliers, and clients. Skilled at balancing local/regional needs with global frameworks to deliver measurable improvements in satisfaction and value.
Results oriented and bias for action: Delivers tangible, measurable results rapidly by driving procurement transformation, optimizing spend, and ensuring accountability for strategic objectives.
Bachelor’s Degree and at least 15 years of related professional work experience desired
Strategic Planning – Experience in designing and implementing scalable operating models and category management frameworks, with a focus on governance, transparency, and ownership of key spend areas.
Executive Leadership – Ability to drive performance from direct team and overall corporation. Ability to instill confidence in mission with Corporate Partners, Suppliers and Employees.
Ability to lead complex, enterprise-wide transformation initiatives, particularly within procurement. Proven success in driving technology adoption, process redesign, and cultural change.
Strategic and Analytical skills: Demonstrates ability to quickly and proficiently understand and absorb new information and develop penetrating insights. Able to structure and process qualitative or quantitative data and draw insightful conclusions from it and ability to convert data into well thought out strategies.
Benefits
Monetize $5B+ in third-party spend, capturing additional EBITDA through vendor price discounts (VPDs) and innovative procurement strategies.
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Company
Overview
Founded in 1917
Year of establishment
The company was established in 1917, marking over a century of operation in the commercial real-estate services sector.
$9.5B in Revenue
Annual revenue generated in 2023
In 2023, the company generated over $9.5 billion in revenue, reflecting its significant presence in the global market.
$191B in Deals
Total transaction volume in 2023
The company facilitated over $191 billion in deals in 2023, showcasing its substantial influence in the real-estate market.
4.3B sq ft Managed
Global commercial space managed
The company manages over 4.3 billion square feet of commercial space worldwide, highlighting its extensive portfolio.
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.
Culture + Values
Driven – We celebrate determination. Our intrinsic motivation, proactiveness, and service attitude outperform expectations for our colleagues, clients, and communities.
Resilient – We tackle challenges with grit. We navigate uncertainty with courage and adapt to deliver impactful outcomes.
Inclusive – We value curiosity and collaboration. We seek out different perspectives, listen actively and turn feedback into solutions.
Visionary – We foster forward thinking. Our continuous quest for improvement is guided by our desire to design a better future for our colleagues, clients and communities.
Entrepreneurial – We act like owners. We are resourceful, creative, and agile, and we balance competing needs to create impactful solutions for the real estate industry.
Environment + Sustainability
43% Drop
Emissions Reduction
Achieved a significant reduction in total Scope 1 & 2 emissions since 2019.
68% Reduction
Office Emissions Efficiency
Improved energy efficiency in offices, reducing emissions per thousand sq ft since 2019.
50% Target
GHG Emission Reduction
Committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 market-based GHG emissions by 2030.
100% Renewable
Corporate Electricity
Aiming to source all electricity for corporate offices from renewable sources by 2030.
Science-based targets approved by SBTi to reach net zero emissions across the entire value chain by 2050.
Partnering with clients to set science-based targets by 2025.
52% reduction in entire value chain emissions since 2019.
Electrify vehicle fleet globally by 2035.
Waste reduction and recycling programs implemented globally by end-2024.
Single-use plastics eliminated from offices by end-2025.
Inclusion & Diversity
1,400 Veterans Hired
Military & Veteran Program
The program has successfully integrated over 1,400 veterans into the workforce as part of its commitment to supporting military talent.
1,400+ Veterans
Veteran Employment Initiative
Over 1,400 veterans have been hired through the company's dedicated Military & Veteran Program, reflecting its strong commitment to military talent.
Nine Employee Resource Groups active (e.g., Women’s Integrated Network, LGBTQ+ Integrated Network, Veterans, Parents & Caregivers Together).
Employee Resource Groups contribute to measurable inclusion via professional development, community engagement, recruitment and cultural observances.
Aiming to elevate women's representation—no specific percentage disclosed.