EOI: APAC Procurement Lead (PG&PJ)

Job ID

175013

Posted

05-Jul-2024

Service line

GWS Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Purchasing/Procurement

Location(s)

Petaling Jaya - Selangor - Malaysia

APAC Procurement Lead

CBRE is the global leader in commercial real estate services and investments. With services, insights and data that span every dimension of the industry, we create solutions for clients of every size, in every sector and across every geography. CBRE is the place where talented people who want to do impactful work can realize potential in every dimension.

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS)

As one of CBRE's core global businesses, Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) provides end-to-end services to occupier clients across the entire lifecycle of a building.

Our teams help companies improve their operations and reduce costs, through expert facilities management, project management, real estate and energy and sustainability services. Our dedicated teams work across all industries, and support clients ranging from global Fortune 500 companies to single, iconic buildings.

About the Role:

As a CBRE Procurement Manager, you'll be responsible for managing a team of employees responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and managing service provider for outsourced services. You will also assist a client or department with the development and execution of sourcing and procurement strategies.

This job is part of the Procurement function. They are responsible for sourcing and purchasing goods, services, or raw materials from vendors and suppliers.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide formal supervision to employees. Monitor the training and development of staff. Conduct performance evaluations and coaching. Oversee the recruiting and hiring of new employees.

• Coordinate and manage the team's daily activities. Establish work schedules, assign tasks, and cross-train staff. Work with business stakeholders, operational shared services team members, and sponsors to develop, coordinate, and execute strategy at local and regional levels.

• Set and track staff and department deadlines. Mentor and coach as needed.

• Draft, review, negotiate, and maintain contracts and other business documents in support of the purchase of goods and services

• Review the process of contract terminations, expirations, extensions, and renewals. Inform peers and corporate management staff of changes or results.

• Manage supplier and contractor certification process. Conduct periodic visits to supplier work locations to review vendor performance.

• Mentor and educate on contemporary outsourcing practices and the value of applying them.

• Analyse account-wide facility management services spend, suppliers, operations, and statement of works to identify opportunities for value creation.

• Assist with creating RTFs, selecting solutions, and negotiating. Prepare and maintain contracts with national and regional service providers. Ensure contracts adhere to company standards.

• Lead by example and model behaviours that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Influence parties of shared interests to reach an agreement. Deal with sensitive issues.

• Apply knowledge of own discipline and how own discipline integrates with others to achieve team and departmental objectives.

• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve day-to-day and moderately complex issues which may or may not be evident in existing systems and processes.

About you:

• Bachelor's Degree preferred with 3-5 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered. C.P.M., C.P.S.M. or N.A.C.M. certifications or eligibility preferred.

• Experience in the areas of staffing, selection, training, development, coaching, mentoring, measuring, appraising, and rewarding performance and retention preferred.

• Ability to guide the exchange of sensitive, complicated, and difficult information, convey performance expectations and handle problems.

• Leadership skills to motivate team impact on quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of the job discipline and department.

• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.

• Extensive organizational skills with a strong inquisitive mindset.

• Advanced math skills. Ability to calculate difficult figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.

So, what's in it for you?

• Talented High Performers - You will have the opportunity to work with some of the most talented people in our industry, tackling our clients most complex challenges.

• Values deeply ingrained - You’ll experience a culture grounded in our values of respect, integrity, service and excellence (RISE).

• Working alongside an experienced and established team/leader.

• We offer a range of networking groups, committees and programs including Women’s Network, DE&I Network, LinkedIn Learning, Harvard Manage Mentor, Aspire Program, PMEI Leadership Training, Mentoring Program, and more!

If the above interests you, we would love to hear from you!

Our ambitious growth plan creates the space for dynamic colleagues to build non-linear career paths. We share a commitment to excellence and believe the best work happens in connected communities where respect for each other is foundational. 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 full potential.

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