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Vendor Management Leader

Job ID

252550

Posted

22-Dec-2025

Service line

Corporate Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Purchasing/Procurement

Location(s)

Bloomington - Minnesota - United States of America, Dallas - Texas - United States of America, Memphis - Tennessee - United States of America, Phoenix - Arizona - United States of America

About The Role:

Join CBRE as a Vendor Management Leader and lead transformative outsourcing and insourcing initiatives. Partner with senior leaders and suppliers to optimize processes, streamline costs, and ensure high-quality outcomes.

Please Note:

+ Starting compensation for this position ranges between $110k–$120k annually.

+ This position is bonus eligible.

+ This is a location-independent role.

What You'll Do:

+ Cultivate and strengthen relationships with CBRE leadership teams and suppliers. Partner with suppliers to develop and scale capabilities that anticipate and meet the evolving needs of the business, ensuring agility, efficiency, and sustained growth

+ Coordinate RFPs, supplier qualification, pricing, and contract negotiations. Serve as final reviewer/approver for contracts and change requests, ensuring signatures and compliance standards are met.

+ Manage end-to-end outsourcing lifecycle and project transitions to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery. Develop and maintains risk mitigation strategies, including Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity plans.

+ Define supplier performance objectives and track SLA compliance. Participate in governance reviews and manages supplier issues and partner concerns.

+ Consult with business partners to analyze opportunities and deliver status updates. Maintains departmental roadmap to identify and prioritize future opportunities.

+ Align budgets, forecasts, and cost allocation processes, securing approvals for optimal resource use.

+ Drive efficiency and effectiveness in contracts to enhance business value. Leverage AI and automation to enhance processes across supplier relationships and portfolio governance.

+ Resolve contractual and financial issues proactively, supporting operational continuity.

+ Provides formal supervision to assigned employees within single functional or operational area. Mentor and coach team members to further develop competencies.

What You'll Need:

To perform this job successfully, an individual will need to perform each crucial duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

+ A Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience is preferred, along with 5 - 8 years of proven experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered.

+ Preferred Certifications: Green Belt Lean Six Sigma, PMP, aCOP, SRM Practitioner.

+ Experienced in writing reports, manuals, and delivering persuasive presentations.

+ Skilled in analyzing complex business documents and resolving sensitive issues.

+ Strong understanding of business and legal contract terminology.

+ Deep knowledge of financial principles and analyzing complex data.

+ Advanced expertise in computer software and hardware, including Microsoft Office Suite.

+ Ability to travel as required.

Why CBRE

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.

Our Values in Hiring

At CBRE, we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we welcome all applications.

Disclaimers

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

Applicant AI Use Disclosure

We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.

About CBRE Group, Inc.

CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (based on 2024 revenue). The company has more than 140,000 employees (including Turner & Townsend employees) serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves clients through four business segments: Advisory (leasing, sales, debt origination, mortgage serving, valuations); Building Operations & Experience (facilities management, property management, flex space & experience); Project Management (program management, project management, cost consulting); Real Estate Investments (investment management, development). Please visit our website at www.cbre.com.

CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Vendor Management Leader position is $115,000 annually and the maximum salary for the Vendor Management Leader position is $126,000. The compensation offered to a successful candidate will depend on their skills, qualifications, and experience. Successful candidates will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on CBRE’s applicable benefit program.

This role will provide the following benefits: 401(K), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, and Vision insurance. The application window is anticipated to close on “January 20th, 2026” 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.

**Candidate Accommodations:** CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at [email protected] or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).

CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)