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Senior Director, Procurement Strategic Transformation

Job ID

220707

Posted

27-May-2025

Service line

GWS Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Purchasing/Procurement

Location(s)

Dallas - Texas - United States of America

Working as part of a senior cross functional team, responsible for the deployment of an agreed Procurement Transformation strategy and the delivery of world-class Procurement and category management processes

Success in this role will require close collaboration with key stakeholders notably Sector Procurement / Platform Leaders to understand regional variances and specific business and client requirements to deliver exceptional client value in a center-led, regionally executed model.

Collectively the team is responsible for

-Optimized operating model, with right-sized spans and layers and location strategy

-Value realization through strategic sourcing, category management for addressable spend

-Tech enabled, streamlined processes to drive efficiencies and compliance across S2P lifecycle

-Improved data visibility and accuracy via real-time dashboards and analytics

Internal & External Clients

+ Focus on unlocking value by delivering quantifiable benefits to the bottom line

+ Ensure our business model is difficult for our competitors to replicate

+ Aim to be in a category of one by creating a unique offering for clients

+ Identify ways to build CBRE competitive advantage in the market by offering innovative sourcing solutions to enhance value for clients

+ Work with internal stakeholders to deliver a strategic sourcing programme that will provide a compelling value proposition for clients that differentiates CBRE in the marketplace

+ Define and lead tracking of key strategic sourcing metrics, KPIs, and targets

+ Establish and lead the delivery of mutually agreed SLAs with internal stakeholders and clients

+ Lead and develop relationships with key business and functional partners and suppliers to build credibility, strengthen strategic partnerships, and ensure both capacity and capabilities to execute sourcing strategy

Change Management

+ Work with the Transformation team to support building/ designing of the strategic sourcing value proposition of the enterprise supply chain function so that it aligns to the requirements of internal stakeholders and external clients

+ Create and lead regional project teams as projects require

+ Create change-management strategies to implement standard processes, best practices, progress reporting, issue resolution, and coordination among the lines of businesses and supply chain in this heavily matrixed organization

Leadership

+ Support the delivery of service level improvements and cost reductions for a total global spend of approximately $16 Billion

+ Be a visible and outspoken champion to internal stakeholders of the goals/ objectives of the strategic sourcing team

+ Challenge current/ traditional ways of thinking and define new ways of working to best serve CBRE client needs

+ Drive cross-functional communication to ensure business requirements are understood throughout the supply chain organization to achieve progress towards shared goals

People

+ Lead the continuous acquisition and development of global talent to drive organization vitality, executable succession plans and developing functional expertise within CBRE.

+ Actively foster a culture of ‘one team’ across the global network.

+ Lead the development of employees through creation and dissemination of training on supply chain processes and tools to raise overall awareness and understanding

+ Be an active and visible coach

Processes

+ Manage attainment of KPIs by categories, geographies and lines of business

+ Drive execution of global strategic sourcing initiatives for the Enterprise, in alignment with objectives of the broader supply chain

+ Lead the customization and adoption of category playbooks - enhance spend visibility, proactive stakeholder engagement, and market insights to drive both short and long-term strategies

+ Lead adoption of standardized processes and strategies around each step of the sourcing process including category management, sourcing methodologies, and success metrics

+ Ensure transfer of global/ regional best practices and drive generation of new savings ideas for the Facilities Management/ Asset Services spend

+ Identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives to contribute to operational cost savings measure outside of traditional sourcing activities

+ Provide insight and practices from outside of CBRE to stretch internal thinking/practices and advise internal users on current and future market capabilities.

Suppliers

+ Work with the Operations team to implement supplier relationship management processes/ tools to ensure continuity of services at the right cost, quality and delivery

+ Create and cultivate value-add partnerships with key strategic suppliers

Technology

+ Work closely with the Transformation and Operations teams to foster utilization and development of supply chain technology investments (e-Sourcing, CLM, Spend analytics, etc.)

Person Specification

Essential

Education

+ Bachelor’s Degree required

+ MBA or relevant Master’s degree or equivalent business background preferred

Skills

+ Strategic thinker but able to flex between strategy and tactics to execute flawlessly

+ Superior written and verbal communication skills with strong oral presentation skills

+ 100% Customer Focused towards internal and external customers, with relentless aim on driving value and solutions that further the company’s goals and objectives

+ Strong influential skills that leverage genuine engagement with cross functional and cross business teams to implement enterprise strategies and solutions

+ Capable of working in a matrix environment

+ Demonstrated success in enterprise category management including leading sourcing practices and supplier relationship management

+ Proven ability to drive and meet specific metrics and goals

Preferred Skills:

+ Hands-on management experience building and managing a national or global center-led supply chain organization

+ Experience in working across business units and functions to develop and implement best-in-class strategies and processes

+ Strong reputation as a world-class negotiator i.e. leading complex negotiations

Knowledge

+ Knowledge of strategic sourcing processes policies, KPIs, systems

+ Experience and knowledge of the real estate/ facilities management sector (preferred)

+ Experience with e-procurement and contracts management technology platforms (preferred)

Experience

+ 10+ years of working knowledge experience in Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain and Supplier Performance Management

+ 5+ years of management experience is required

+ 10+ years of management experience is preferred

Aptitude

+ Working well in a matrix organization

+ Ability to thrive in a dynamic and complex environment

+ Global Mindset and Working Experience required

+ Ability to coach others and develop a relationship of trust and credibility (preferred)

Circumstances

+ Able to travel globally as the role requires (approximately 10-20% travel required)

Core Competencies

Leadership

+ Ability to build consensus, influence stakeholders, and gain credible buy-in at all levels and functions of the company

+ Demonstrated team leadership through empowerment and instilling a sense of accountability and bias for action

+ Confidence to act independently and make final decisions on administrative or operational issues related to the function

+ Executive presence to represent function to executive leadership and drive visibility

Problem Solving and Resolution

+ Demonstrated experience in building innovative solutions to complex problems

+ Ability to apply persuasion, networking and broad influence to drive collaboration and achieve results

+ Ability to effect change within an organization and create a sense of urgency

Technical Skills

+ Fluency in real estate/ facilities management business

+ Strong knowledge of full spectrum of sourcing levers and demonstrated world-class negotiations skills

Relationship Management

+ Ability to develop constructive relationships with internal customers and functional partners

+ Ability to manage vendor relationships to drive strong partnerships and achieve enterprise objectives

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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