Procurement Manager

Cushman & Wakefield

Procurement Manager at Cushman & Wakefield managing vendor relationships and procurement strategy for Client account. Handling strategic sourcing while interacting with stakeholders for optimal procurement activities.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $106,250 - $125,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage all aspects of the Procurement relationship with Client, Account Management Team, Vendors, C&W Corporate, and other key stakeholders.
Responsible for high and low-range supplier consolidation and local and community vendor activities.
Implement programs, facilitate supplier audits & QBRs, and initiatives to ensure the achievement of all goals, metrics, and KPIs are met.
Identify cost-saving opportunities and optimize procurement strategies.
Develop and facilitate various complexity eRFPs, analyze responses, negotiate, and use other techniques as required to obtain the expected results.
Interprets contracts, coordinates SOWs, negotiates with vendors, and ensures appropriate contractual records retention plans are in place on the account.
Advise management regarding contractual rights, COI escalations, obligations, and other contractual matters, such as effective use of resources and legal issues.
Manage the development, installation, and maintenance of tracking & reporting mechanisms that yield the appropriate outputs and conform to requested forms and frequencies.
Maintain organized records to ensure any implemented system of checks and balances is being continually met for service contracts and additional compliance items.
Employ C&W best practices, policies, processes, tools, and templates to include both C&W corporate and Client account specifications, as well as engaging with Category Managers and preferred suppliers in the execution of Procurement responsibilities.
Participate at an appropriate level & frequency in all meetings and exhibit client presentation delivery expertise.
Generate and distribute all necessary and requested reports.
Maintain good business practices.
Resolve issues from the client with respect to supplier performance and quality.
Exhibit people leadership expertise by overseeing a Procurement Coordinator with an indirect reporting relationship.
Experience using AI‑driven procurement, sourcing, and contract‑management platforms.
Ability to translate AI‑generated insights into strategic recommendations for client leadership.
Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field is required.
MBA or related Master's Degree preferred.
5+ years’ experience in Procurement/Strategic Sourcing, ideally in Facility services, or related discipline.
Understanding of the Strategic Sourcing processes and demonstrated proficiency with e-tools such as e-RFPs, reverse auctions, e-catalogs, and contract management systems.
Must possess legal knowledge, the ability to prepare/negotiate agreements & amendments, and the ability to explain to clients the specifics of the contracts.
Must possess analytical and quantitative skills with ability to analyze and interpret information, data, and related documentation.
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management.
Self-motivated and work independently to find solutions.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings accounts
Retirement savings plans
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Paid time off
Unpaid time away from work

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Hard Skills & Tools

Supplier ConsolidationCost-Saving StrategiesContract InterpretationSOW CoordinationKPI AchievementData AnalysisVendor ManagementCompliance ManagementPerformance ResolutionQuantitative Skills

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationSelf-MotivationLeadership ExpertiseProblem-SolvingClient Presentation Skills

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree in BusinessMBA or Related Master's Degree