BUYER I - PURCHASING & WAREHOUSING

Procurement Specialist
Under the direction of the Procurement Leadership, this role will assist in all aspects of procurement activities and overall vendor management on the assigned client accounts. The Procurement Specialist is expected to have Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Contracting and Analytical experience including vendor administration & relationship management, conducting opportunity analysis, preparing & facilitating contracts for goods and services and ensuring compliance with contract terms and conditions. Experience in the Commercial Real Estate and/or Facility Management environments is strongly desired and demonstrated capabilities in managing multiple stakeholders is a requirement.
We are resourceful, creative, and agile, and we balance competing needs to create impactful solutions for the real estate industry.
Prepare and facilitate contract negotiation with suppliers, utilizing templates and processes to ensure accuracy in areas such as Scope of Work, Pricing, and Site & Equipment Lists.
Utilize Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) tool for vendor contracting process and storage, administration and overall compliance, ensuring updates, amendments and renewals are processed in a timely fashion.
Monitor and report vendor performance trends. Ensure contract compliance with C&W and/or client policies and review compliance of service agreements - terms and conditions.
Maintain organized records and establish tracking programs for vendor documentation compliance (COI, Contract renewals, etc.).
Assist in resolution of vendor issues from the Client and the Account Team to ensure the implementation of a high quality long term solution that meets stakeholder expectations.
Interact with C&W Procurement to ensure utilization of Preferred/Approved Suppliers, contract templates and other tools and templates.
Provide exceptional client presentation delivery by conducting all meetings with internal and external customers in a professional manner using a high degree of persuasive ability, professional knowledge, tact, good judgment, and diplomacy.
Research supply base for consolidation and improvement in service levels for the Client Account.
Generate metrics, analysis, reports, and supplier QBRs to support the client, account, and C&W expectations.
Prepare and distribute reports and statistical data to facilitate planning and maintenance of accurate contract records and files.
Become familiar with and ensure adherence of current procurement practices, policies, and procedures, to include both C&W corporate and Client account specifications.
Bachelor's degree in a related field. (5+ years of related Facilities Management/Indirect Procurement or equivalent experience.
~ Must be familiar with legal aspects of contracting including reading and interpreting contracts and related documentation, ability to prepare amendments, and ability to explain to stakeholders the specifics of the contracts.

Detail-oriented with strong analytical & presentation skills (Excel & PowerPoint expertise required).
Proficient with internal & external stakeholder/customer relationship management and effective communication with all levels of management.
Understanding Strategic Sourcing processes and demonstrated proficiency with e-tools such as Vendor Administration, e-Sourcing, and contract management systems.
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. The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role. The compensation for the position is: $ 68,000.00 - $80,000.00 Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io.