.JOB SUMMARY:The Procurement Manager will be responsible for executing procurement strategy for the Pharma Client across the Europe, Middle East and Africa Region (> 40 countries) and provide oversight of the procurement activities in LATAM and Canada. This role will work with the Central FM team to deliver Client's Procurement goals and objectives, ensure that best practice is adopted for the service categories and procurement processes, resulting in high standards of performance, delivery of financial targets, cost effectiveness and resource efficiency. This role will be part of a true 3X account where CBRE delivers Real Estate – Projects – FM services to our global client.The candidate must have working knowledge of facility management sourcing of products and services categories i.E., building services (janitorial, grounds, mail room services, food services, waste management, etc.), have experience in category management, supplier performance management and working on e-procurement platforms for delivery of RFP's and contracts. The successful individual will also be a strong writer, good cost analyst, and capable presenter who can articulate their proposition to key stakeholders. This individual will act as the subject matter expert for all areas relating to procurement.RESPONSIBILITIESThe major responsibility of this role includes but not limited to:CATEGORY/ PROCUREMENT STRATEGYDeveloping and communicating procurement vision, strategy, and roadmaps that are aligned with Client's strategies and objectives.Creating and delivering procurement plan across the region based on market dynamics, Client's objectives, and scope/ cost benchmarking across > $30M of spend.Bringing in innovation and industry best practices in delivering the servicesCreating and managing of contracts databaseDeveloping category budgetsPROCUREMENT PROCESSLeading the delivery of an end-to-end procurement process which significantly contributes to Client's financial and procurement objectives i.E., savings, supplier rationalization, improving diversity, etc.Tendering of services including collaboration with a cross functional Team to develop service scope, preparation of bid documents, bid evaluation and levelling, response summaries, negotiation, and recommendation.Pricing analysis/benchmarkingProactively review required services & service levels across the region
