Global Procurement Director Job ID 231913 Posted 08-Aug-2025 Service line GWS Segment Role type Full-time Areas of Interest Purchasing/Procurement Location(s) Remote - US - Remote - US - United States of America **About the Role** As a CBRE Global Procurement Director, you will assist with the overall planning and direction of the procurement function within the Industrial & Logistics sector. 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** Lead all aspects of globalprocurement across 80+ manufacturing sites, with a strong focus on EMEA and AMS regions (representing 90% of business and growing). Drive strategic procurement integration for acquired brands, aligning them with broader organizational goals. Lead organizational change initiatives across diverse global sites, ensuring consensus and adoption of procurement strategies. Assess team structure and workload, finding opportunities for optimization and delivering favorable outcomes through effective leadership. Apply deep technical procurement expertise in dynamic, growth-oriented organizations, especially those undergoing acquisitions and expansion. Communicate with clarity and impact, presenting procurement strategies and outcomes in a compelling, story-driven format. Champion continuous improvement, using lean principles and cross-functional collaboration to improve procurement efficiency and value delivery. Manage and develop team performance, including supervision, training, mentoring, hiring, and conducting evaluations to support staff growth and operational excellence. Assist with the creation and implementation of company-wide policies and procedures, playbooks, and other organizational materials. Develop and implement the execution of local and regional sourcing and procurement strategies to support program, corporate, and client goals and objectives. Manage annual procurement budget and supplier base of vendors. Resolve vendor disputes and develop organization requirements of goods, services, supplies, and equipment. Negotiate with external partners, vendors, and customers of divergent interests to reach a common goal. Identify and solve multifaceted operational, and organizational problems using the appropriate resources within or outside the department. Significantly improves and changes existing methods, processes, and standards within job field. **What You’ll Need** Bachelor's Degree preferred with 8-12 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, required. Experience in the areas of staffing, selection, training, development, coaching, mentoring, measuring, appraising, and rewarding performance and retention is preferred. Ability to lead the exchange of difficult information, convey performance expectations, and balance problems. Leadership skills to set, lead and achieve targets with a direct impact on multiple department results within a function. In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc. Expert organizational skills and a sophisticated inquisitive demeanor. **Why CBRE?** + When you join CBRE, you become part of a global leader in commercial real estate and investment services that help businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact! Our collaborative environment is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service, and excellence — and we value the varied perspectives, backgrounds, and skills s of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your full potential! **Disclaimers** + Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future. • CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Global Procurement Director position is $150,000 annually and the maximum salary for the Global Procurement Director position is $180,000 annually. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience. Successful candidates will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on CBRE’s applicable benefit program. This role will provide the following benefits: 401(K), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, and Vision insurance. The application window is anticipated to close on 08/12/2025 and may be extended as needed. Or to express interest in similar roles, visit CBRE.com. **Equal Employment Opportunity:** CBRE has a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law. **Candidate Accommodations:** CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada). CBRE GWS CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) works with clients to make real estate a meaningful contributor to organizational productivity and performance. Our account management model is at the heart of our client-centric approach to delivering integrated real estate solutions. Each client is entrusted with a dedicated leader and is supported by regional and global resources, leveraging the industry's most robust platform. CBRE GWS delivers consistent, measurably superior outcomes for our clients at every stage of the lifecycle, and across industries and geographies. 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