MRO & Supplies Procurement Program Lead

MRO & Supplies Procurement Program Lead

The MRO & Supplies Procurement Program Lead is instrumental in delivering value to Cushman & Wakefield's clients through leveraging the Company's aggregated spend to negotiate best in class rates and contractual terms at the individual client property level. Procurement is a cornerstone of Cushman & Wakefield's value proposition to clients, and the Program Lead may accompany Cushman & Wakefield executives on new client pitches and existing client quarterly business reviews to highlight the bottom-line benefits that our group delivers. As such, the Program Lead will also work with Marketing to develop methods to highlight their category accomplishments to clients by drafting case studies, white papers and updating internal and external Cushman & Wakefield website platforms. This role interfaces with the business lines to lead the development and implementation of category strategies and supplier relationship management company wide. The primary responsibility of this position is to select and manage robust preferred supplier program inclusive of manufacturers and distributors that drive value for our clients.

Responsibilities

Leadership :

• Creates a working environment that encourages high performance and innovation.
• Becomes a trusted advisor and subject matter expert on the categories.
• Removes roadblocks to enable the delivery of procurement, company and client goals.
• Promotes compliance with C&Ws code of conduct.

Category Management :

Business Influence :

Continuous Improvement / Change Management :

Qualifications

Bachelors degree, 7-10 years of facilities category management and / or operational experience from within the supply chain, professional certifications preferred e.g., CPSM, CIPS, C.P.M., or evidence of continued professional growth, in-depth knowledge of Procurement and fundamentals, demonstrated subject matter expertise in MRO or supplies procurement, strong interpersonal and analytical skills, ability to build relationships at all levels, inner drive to accomplish goals and not deterred by obstacles, capacity to develop innovative strategies and solutions, creative problem solver, contract negotiation and ongoing management skills, analytics, ability to mine data to drive in depth analysis, building and managing diverse supplier relationships, ability to independently lead & manage multiple projects, C&W DRIVE Values : Driven, Resilient, Inclusive Visionary and Entrepreneurial.

Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements. The compensation for the position is : $131,750.00 - $155,000.00.

Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email HRServices@cushwake.com. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.