Senior Manager, Global Procurement Lead

Cushman & Wakefield

. Oversee the procurement function within the portfolio of sites on a client account .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • United StatesSenior💰 $131,750 - $155,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Procurement and Strategic Sourcing, with a strong focus on developing and implementing procurement strategies, managing vendor relationships, and leveraging analytics for performance evaluation. Proficient in contract negotiation and compliance, with a proven ability to analyze data and drive value-creation opportunities.

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Procurement ManagementStrategic SourcingContract NegotiationAnalytical SkillsVendor Relationship Management

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Hard Skills

Procurement StrategiesRFP DevelopmentContract ManagementData AnalysisE-Tools Proficiency

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsDetail-OrientedProblem-SolvingLeadership Skills

Tools & Technologies

E-RFPsReverse AuctionsE-CatalogsContract Management SystemsAI-Powered Analytics

Industry Keywords

Facility ServicesValue-Creation OpportunitiesCompliance ChecksSupplier Performance EvaluationKPI Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee the procurement function within the portfolio of sites on a client account
Manage the global procurement relationship with the client, account management team, vendors, C&W Corporate, and other stakeholders
Implement programs and initiatives to achieve goals, metrics, and KPIs
Analyze account-wide spend, vendors, operations, and processes to identify value-creation opportunities
Develop and implement procurement strategies
Develop and facilitate high-complexity RFPs, analyze responses, negotiate, and use other techniques to obtain expected results
Interpret contracts, negotiate with vendors, and maintain contractual records retention plans
Advise management on contractual rights, obligations, resource use, and legal issues
Manage tracking and reporting mechanisms
Maintain organized records and compliance checks for service contracts
Apply C&W best practices, policies, processes, tools, templates, and client specifications
Engage with Category Managers and preferred suppliers
Participate in and lead meetings
Generate and distribute reports
Evaluate supplier performance and address quality, delivery, or service issues
Collaborate with finance and operations to understand procurement needs
Leverage AI-powered analytics for team resource allocation, workload forecasting, and capacity planning
Apply machine learning models to create supplier scorecards, analyze performance patterns, and predict emerging issues
Resolve client issues related to supplier performance and quality
Manage personnel and roles with direct reporting relationships
Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field is required
7+ years’ experience in Procurement/Strategic Sourcing, ideally in facility services or related discipline
Understanding of Strategic Sourcing processes
Demonstrated proficiency with e-tools such as e-RFPs, reverse auctions, e-catalogs, and contract management systems
Legal knowledge and ability to prepare/negotiate agreements and amendments
Ability to explain contract specifics to clients
Analytical and quantitative skills with ability to analyze and interpret information, data and related documentation
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently to find solutions
Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills
Strong management skills and ability to lead with direct or indirect reporting structure
Flexibility to handle multiple tasks

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings accounts
Retirement savings plans
Life insurance
Disability insurance programs
Paid time away from work
Unpaid time away from work
Competitive pay