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Transition Director

Job ID

222758

Posted

26-Jun-2025

Service line

GWS Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Facilities Management

Location(s)

Remote - US - Remote - US - United States of America

About us:

This role is designed to support the procurement sector and regions in enterprise accounts, focusing on delivering transitions and operational support for procurement leadership.

What you'll do:

+ Collaborate to develop and operationalize a comprehensive supply chain strategy for the client, including sourced categories, category strategies, savings commitments, service improvement ideas, and transition/implementation plan

+ Own inputs of critical steps, timing, and resource requirements into the overall account transitions, including risk mitigation plans

+ Manage platform and variable (consultant) staff brought in to support peak transition workload

+ Assist procurement solutions architects/sales team with solutioning small growth opportunities as it relates to expanding third party scope on an established client, i.e., food, transportation, mail & print etc.

+ Support leadership and coordinate savings initiatives to meet savings targets.

+ Proactively support the procurement plans for the “hyper care” contracts.

+ Work closely with the Sector/Regional Procurement Directors to ensure alignment between country-account strategies.

+ Engage regularly with the category solution lead/team to keep them informed and engaged on the wider procurement activities.

+ Deliver transition activities.

+ Responsible for operational excellence across FM & Procurement projects and initiatives; partner with account leadership to drive timely completion of all initiatives

+ Act as the escalation point for account procurement leads (if the issue cannot be resolved at account and country level).

+ Provide support to account leadership to ensure all contract obligations are being met

+ Create and review best practices across FM Operations & Procurement. Contribute to team efforts to continuously improve processes, standards, and technology

+ Act as a point of contact for Sector Directors in the region as needed.

+ Procurement Expertise: A deep understanding of procurement processes, strategies, and best practices is crucial. This includes experience in **:** supplier onboarding and risk management **,** managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and driving cost savings initiatives.

+ Support commercial outcomes including the achievement of EA Procurement financial deliverables on account.

+ Develop and manage a maturity assessment of the procurement function on each account

+ Leverage innovation, continuous improvement, and best practice in Procurement across accounts.

+ Lead Procurement transformation on account including increasing Procurement maturity

+ Travel expected 15%

What you need:

+ 5+ years strategic sourcing/procurement

+ Specific experience in the sourcing of FM services

+ Experience in Corporate Real Estate (CRE) environments

+ Experience in managing client and supplier relationships

+ Experience leading/managing/developing a team to achieve shared outcomes

+ Strong leadership skills are necessary to coordinate savings initiatives, support procurement plans, and act as an escalation point for account procurement leads. The ability to manage and motivate a team is also important.

+ Excellent communication skills are needed to work closely with Procurement Directors, engage with the category solution lead/team, and create networking and best practice sharing forums.

+ The ability to analyze data and make informed decisions is essential. This includes understanding procurement analytics and using data to drive procurement strategies.

+ Experience in managing projects, particularly in transitions and operational support, is important. This includes developing and implementing transition plans and ensuring smooth execution.

+ Client-Facing Skills: Strong client-facing skills are necessary as the role involves engaging with Sector Directors and other stakeholders.

+ Flexibility and Adaptability: The ability to adapt to changing circumstances and manage multiple priorities is crucial. This includes being able to pivot resources based on sector demands and workload.

+ Bachelor Degree in business related discipline. Equivalent relevant experience will be considered in lieu of a degree

+ Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future

CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the position is $175,000 annually and the maximum salary for the position is $200,000 annually. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience. Successful candidates will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on CBRE’s applicable benefit program.

The application window is anticipated to close on June 30, 2025 and may be extended as needed. Or to express interest in similar roles, visit CBRE.com/careers.

**Equal Employment Opportunity:** CBRE has a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

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