Regional Procurement Lead

• Lead procurement strategies for a major regional client and make a significant impact.
• Collaborate with diverse teams in a dynamic and supportive work environment.
• Enhance your skills and expertise while driving innovative procurement solutions

About CBRE

CBRE is the world's leading and largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, servicing over 90% of the world’s Fortune 100 companies. Our Global Workplace Solutions division (GWS) is comprised of the best and brightest industry professionals, at the forefront of innovation, and highly invested in the development and unique needs of our diverse employees and global clients.

The Role

This advert is an Expression of Interest for a Regional Procurement Lead based in Makati. As a key member of the Supply Chain/Procurement function, you will be responsible for leading and developing a team of procurement professionals, driving strategic sourcing initiatives, and ensuring the efficient and cost-effective procurement of goods and services across the region. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact on our business and develop your leadership skills.

A typical day may involve;

Leadership & Team Management:

• Provide formal supervision to a team of procurement professionals.
• Mentor, coach, and develop staff, including performance evaluations and training.
• Oversee the recruitment and hiring of new employees.
• Coordinate and manage the team's daily activities, establishing work schedules and assigning tasks.

Strategic Sourcing & Procurement:

• Develop, coordinate, and execute regional sourcing and procurement strategies in collaboration with business stakeholders and operational teams.
• Draught, review, negotiate, and maintain contracts and other business documents for the purchase of goods and services.
• Manage supplier and contractor certification processes.
• Conduct periodic visits to supplier work locations to review vendor performance.
• Analyze account-wide facility management services spend, suppliers, operations, and statements of work to identify opportunities for value creation.
• Assist with creating RFPs, selecting solutions, and negotiating contracts with national and regional service providers, ensuring adherence to company standards.

Compliance & Process Improvement:

• Review the process of contract terminations, expirations, extensions, and renewals.
• Inform peers and corporate management staff of changes or results.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve day-to-day and moderately complex issues.
• Ensure contracts adhere to company standards.

Collaboration & Communication:

• Work closely with business stakeholders, operational shared services team members, and sponsors.
• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values.
• Influence parties of shared interests to reach an agreement.
• Deal with sensitive issues effectively.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree preferred; or a combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant procurement experience.
• Experience in Malaysia or the surrounding region is required.
• Proven leadership skills with experience in staffing, selection, training, development, coaching, mentoring, measuring, appraising, and rewarding performance.
• Strong organizational skills with an inquisitive mindset.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to guide the exchange of sensitive, complicated, and difficult information.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Ability to solve unique problems using standard and innovative solutions.
• C.P.M., C.P.S.M. or N.A.C.M. certifications or eligibility preferred.

What's in it for you

• Opportunity to work with a global leader in the real estate industry
• Chance to develop and execute procurement strategies that drive commercial and strategic advantage
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Professional growth and development

If this sounds like a good fit, we’d love to hear from you!

Please submit your up to date resume for consideration, and note that due to high volumes of applications only suitable candidates will be contacted directly.

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