Procurement Sr Specialist

Job ID

181833

Posted

27-Aug-2024

Service line

GWS Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Administrative, Facilities Management, Purchasing/Procurement

Location(s)

Amsterdam '- Noord-Holland - Netherlands

The Procurement Senior Specialist is responsible for driving procurement strategy across for CBRE GWS in Netherlands. This role will work alongside Regional Procurement Director and Procurement Director for Netherlands and lead delivery of procurement platform initiatives within the business in Netherlands.

In our FM delivery model, a significant portion of work is subcontracted, including janitorial services, landscaping and snow removal, food services and catering, waste removal, and others. The candidate will have working knowledge of facility management products and services including maintenance, janitorial, grounds, mail room services, food services, waste management, etc., have an experience in category management, SRM, SPM and working with P2P and e-procurement platforms. They will be a good listener and collaborator who can be flexible in their approach and able priorities their workload. Importantly, the successful individual will also be a strong writer, good cost analyst, and capable presenter who can articulate their proposition to key stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for delivering all procurement platform initiatives for total spend of over 100M

• Build effective relationships with sourcing partners that enable the delivery of the required sourcing services to the business in a cost effective and qualitative manner.

• Closely collaborate and support CBRE GWS client accounts in governance and delivering of their objectives

• Build internal customer satisfaction through feedback and corrective action mechanisms.

• Co-ordinate the implementation of the Company Corporate Sourcing and Supply Chain Strategy within Operations accounts - this includes promoting the use of Preferred Suppliers to reduce supplier base and leverage spend, ensuring adherence to the Company “integrity” and SOX requirements and generating savings across all services lines

• Promote performance management, innovation and continuous improvement of contracts and discuss how the success of supplier improvements can be replicated to other CBRE contracts for mutual benefit.

• Driving/supporting implementation of new procurement systems in the organization.

• Supporting new client transitions to deliver smooth and successful opening of the account.

• Act as the subject matter expert for all areas relating to sourcing

• Work with cross functional teams, supplier relationships, technology, and organisational capabilities to successfully achieve programme objectives procurement

• Reporting in progress on supply chain KPI’s on the accounts

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential 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 the essential functions.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

Must have a good understanding of procurement and facility management services and supplies. Min. 5 years of relevant experience in a similar position

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational and analytical skills. Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable, and courteous service to customers. Ability to effectively present information. Ability to respond effectively to sensitive issues.

Fluent in English and Dutch language.

FINANCIAL KNOWLEDGE

Ability to calculate intermediate figures such as percentages, discounts, and commissions. Conducts advanced financial analysis.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve problems involving several options in situations. Requires advanced analytical and quantitative skills. You are ambitious and would you like to grow with an organization that is growing and developing fast.

OTHER SKILLS and/or ABILITIES

Proficient in use of Microsoft Office Suite. Working knowledge of database reporting and platform manipulation. Familiarity with use of contracts management tools and platforms.

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY

Decisions made with thorough understanding of procedures, company policies, and business practices to achieve general results and deadlines. Responsible for setting work unit and/or project deadlines. Errors in judgment may cause short-term impact to department.

This is what we offer you!

• Salary up to €4.800 - €6.000 per month (depending on knowledge and experience).

• Laptop and telephone.

• Fixed pension plan and optional collective health and home insurance.

• 8.33% Holiday pay, 25 fixed leave days, up to 10 leave days can be purchased and 2 bonus leave days when not sick for 1 year.

• 12 ADV days per year

• Development opportunities through the GWS Academy or external trainers.

About CBRE Global Workplace Solutions

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is the global market leader in integrated technical, facilities, real estate and project management. We enable our clients' real estate portfolio and employees to excel. We believe that creating an optimal workplace adds value, such as higher productivity and healthier employees. With a background in engineering, facility management, real estate or project management, you will naturally find an inspiring work environment at Global Workplace Solutions, where you can work at the very highest level with large, national and international clients.

At CBRE GWS, we strive for an inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity and equality within our teams lead to higher productivity. This is reflected in our RISE values: Respect, Integrity, Service and Excellence, which are at the heart of everything we do. These values form the basis of our commitment to creating an environment where everyone feels respected and valued, where integrity is paramount, and where service and excellence are encouraged. At CBRE, all individuals are given equal opportunity to grow and contribute to our success. Our commitment to inclusion and diversity is not only a social obligation, but also a strategic choice that strengthens and helps our organization grow.

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