Procurement Transitions and Operations Lead - Healthcare and Retail - Remote Job ID 222365 Posted 23-Jun-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 us:** The Enterprise Account (EA) Sector Procurement Transitions and Operations Lead is responsible for supporting Sector Procurement leadership by contributing to the development and implementation of procurement strategies that align with business objectives. This role involves providing high-quality support to both internal and external clients, advocating for key programs such as the PEP Program, Diversity, and Sustainability strategies, and overseeing strategic contract management to ensure compliance and performance. Additionally, the role focuses on building and maintaining strong supplier relationships to foster collaboration and innovation. A proactive approach is essential for managing transitions and operations, ensuring seamless integration and continuous improvement. **What you'll do:** + Collaborate to develop and operationalize a comprehensive supply chain strategy for the client, including sourced categories, category strategies, savings commitments, service improvement ideas, and transition/implementation plan + Own inputs of critical steps, timing, and resource requirements into the overall account transitions, including risk mitigation plans + Manage platform and variable (consultant) staff brought in to support peak transition workload + Assist procurement solutions architects/sales team with solutioning small growth opportunities as it relates to expanding third party scope on an established client, i.e., food, transportation, mail & print etc. + Support leadership and coordinate savings initiatives to meet savings targets. + Proactively support the procurement plans for the “hyper care” contracts. + Work closely with the Sector/Regional Procurement Directors to ensure alignment between country-account strategies. + Engage regularly with the category solution lead/team to keep them informed and engaged on the wider procurement activities. + Deliver transition activities. + Act as the escalation point for account procurement leads (if the issue cannot be resolved at account and country level). + Act as a point of contact for Sector Directors in the region as needed. + Create networking and best practice sharing forums for procurement leads. + Procurement Expertise: A deep understanding of procurement processes, strategies, and best practices is crucial. This includes experience in: supplier onboarding and risk management, managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and driving cost savings initiatives. + Communicate, publicize, and promote Procurement initiatives, strategic direction, deliverables and current focus areas with on-account personnel. + Support commercial outcomes including the achievement of EA Procurement financial deliverables on account. + Develop and manage a maturity assessment of the procurement function on each account + Leverage innovation, continuous improvement, and best practice in Procurement across accounts. + Lead Procurement transformation on account including increasing Procurement maturity and embracing Corporate Social responsibility initiates including supplier diversity + Roll out and refine a globally aligned, but regionally fit for purpose, reporting, monitoring and compliance framework to measure Procurement success. + Identify opportunities for Business to Business (B2B) engagement, self-delivery of services and minimization of spend with competitors wherever possible. + Additional due diligence support charged back to transition budget. + Travel expected - 10% + Group Procurement Operations (GPO) experience preferred **What you'll need:** + 5+ years strategic sourcing/procurement + Healthcare and Retail experience preferred + Specific experience in the sourcing of FM services + Experience in Corporate Real Estate (CRE) environments + Experience in managing client and supplier relationships + Experience leading/managing/developing a team to achieve shared outcomes + Strong leadership skills are necessary to coordinate savings initiatives, support procurement plans, and act as an escalation point for account procurement leads. The ability to manage and motivate a team is also important. + Excellent communication skills are needed to work closely with Procurement Directors, engage with the category solution lead/team, and create networking and best practice sharing forums. + The ability to analyze data and make informed decisions is essential. This includes understanding procurement analytics and using data to drive procurement strategies. + Experience in managing projects, particularly in transitions and operational support, is important. This includes developing and implementing transition plans and ensuring smooth execution. + Strong client-facing skills are necessary as the role involves engaging with Sector Directors and other stakeholders. + The ability to adapt to changing circumstances and manage multiple priorities is crucial. This includes being able to pivot resources based on sector demands and workload. + Bachelor Degree in business related discipline. Equivalent relevant experience will be considered in lieu of a degree + 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 position is $160,000 annually and the maximum salary for the 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. The application window is anticipated to close on June 30, 2025 and may be extended as needed. 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