Job Description

EMEA Procurement Manager (10 Month FTC)

Job ID

225979

Posted

25-Jun-2025

Service line

GWS Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Purchasing/Procurement

Location(s)

London - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Job Title: EMEA Procurement Manager (10 Month FTC)

Reporting Line: EMEA Procurement Lead

Location: London

Job Summary:

The role, embedded within a global account, has general focus on providing procurement services within a Facilities Management portfolio across the UK and EMEA regions; and may require engagement with colleagues across the world. Operationally you will be part of the EMEA Sourcing Team delivering world class Procurement services embracing all facilities services, including professional consultants for project management, entailing the conducting of sourcing events and enhancing commercial, contractual, supplier management and sustainability practices across the account in collaboration with CBRE's central Procurement function. This will include proactive management of national and international suppliers and supplier data; ensuring compliance with the policies and procedures of both CBRE and the client.

Key Responsibilities:

Contribute to the creation and presentation of the account's Sourcing Plan. Lead cross functional teams to plan and undertake the sourcing of key services. Manage CBRE and Client stakeholder engagement and communications. Liaise with CBRE's central Procurement function and category SMEs. Conduct e-Sourcing events, including negotiations and contract drafting. Conduct appropriate supply chain due diligence. Present your recommendations to stakeholders including the Client. Manage supplier registrations within CBRE's registration programme. Provide commercial/contractual support to colleagues on the account. Comply with Supply Chain processes and procedures. Contribute Supply Chain data to CBRE and client reports. Assist with the development, standardisation, implementation and maintenance of Global Supply Chain Templates/Processes. Undertake Supplier Performance Management activities of key suppliers. Maintain data accuracy of the supply chain. Provide training to colleagues on the Supply Chain's processes. Facilitate the Client's auditing of CBRE's Supply Chain. Conduct contract management including, extensions, amendments and terminations. Collate and contribute to the reporting of EMEA activities and savings.

Key Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The job requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable disabled individuals to perform the essential functions. The role is hybrid in nature, with an expectation of attendance at the Client's offices, in London, three days per week.

Experience of:

Sourcing in a Facilities Mgt/Project service delivery environment; Conducting RFI/RFPs to procure Facilities goods and services; Using eSourcing applications such as ARIBA, Zycus or Jaggaer; Drafting detailed scopes of services; Negotiating Terms & Conditions; Drafting contracts (Ts&Cs, Scope of Services, Commercials, SLAs, KPIs); Managing outsourced service providers against contractual obligations; Category management; Strategic planning and drafting Sourcing Plan; Producing relevant reports and presenting such to senior management; and Analysing multiple data sources and creating compelling plans of action.

Skills:

Customer centric focus; Computer literacy including MS Office suite of applications and Outlook; Commercial acumen; Analytical; Excellent attention to detail; Flexibility in approach to work; Ability to work alone and as part of a support team within a Client environment; Strong interpersonal and organizational skills with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously; Be self-starter and have the ability to motivate others; Succinct written, presentation and verbal communication; Capable of remediating vendor underperformance; Ability to engage at all levels of an organisation; and Fluent in English.

Qualifications / Professional Membership:

Ideally educated to Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering or Architecture or Bachelor's degree and equivalent industry experience; Membership and/or participation in a professional procurement organization such as CIPS

Disclaimer

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.

ABOUT CBRE

CBRE is the world's leading commercial real estate services firm with offices located around the globe. CBRE currently employs roughly 80,000 people worldwide, with 2,500 working in the UK. The Company's core services include property sales, leasing and management, facilities and project management, investment management and, research and consulting. In central London, CBRE advises on more commercial property than any other adviser and across the United Kingdom with offices in Aberdeen, Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Jersey, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, and Southampton.