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About the Role
The Procurement Lead is responsible for sourcing, evaluating, and negotiating procurement events for goods, materials, utilities, and building services contracts for multiple clients across Australia, including government and private organizations.
Responsibilities
- Cultivate and manage client relationships to understand their requirements.
- Conduct monthly procurement pipeline meetings.
- Develop and annually review the procurement plan and strategies.
- Seek opportunities for improved service delivery.
- Attend internal meetings as required.
- Analyze client spend and understand market trends.
- Conduct benchmarking activities.
- Prepare and execute procurement strategies.
- Prepare and compile RFx documentation.
- Assist in drafting client-specific statements of requirements and service scopes.
- Manage conflicts of interest and confidentiality documentation.
- Use eTendering platform.
- Collate submissions.
- Chair Tender Evaluation Committee Meetings.
- Conduct technical and commercial evaluations.
- Conduct negotiations in consultation with stakeholders.
- Prepare recommendations for client approval.
- Draft, issue, and execute agreements.
- Draft and issue award/non-award letters.
- Conduct debriefs.
- Assist in transition-in as required.
- Maintain comprehensive records.
- Generate ad hoc reports on spend, social engagement, and supplier capabilities.
- Provide monthly client-specific contractual reporting.
- Actively participate in C&W ESG targets, including conducting modern slavery audits.
- Promote engagement with Indigenous-owned businesses and social enterprises.
- Align with clients' ESG targets and requirements.
- Perform other duties as requested by your direct manager.
- Work extended hours during peak times or for major functions/events.
- Develop operational standards, playbooks, and operating manuals.
- Articulate and live the Cushman & Wakefield culture, modeling organizational values.
- Hold others accountable for their actions.
- Comply with all Cushman & Wakefield systems for ethical sourcing and health and safety.
- Work safely and avoid risk to health and safety.
- Comply with Cushman & Wakefield Environmental policies.
- Actively participate within a community or practice group by sharing information and strategies.
- Understand the Cushman & Wakefield brand and expertise to offer full-service solutions.
- Comply with Cushman & Wakefield policy.
- Adhere to client policies.
Requirements
- At least 3-5 years of experience in procurement, supply chain management, or a related field specific to building services (hard, soft, utilities, and panel).
- Experience in a managerial or supervisory role is preferred.
- Demonstrated advanced knowledge of the Procurement Life Cycle.
- Proven experience in developing and managing client relationships in complex environments.
- Previous experience in government agencies would be advantageous.
- Experience in developing and implementing procurement plans and strategies, including annual reviews and adjustments.
- Ability to interpret financial data, understand financial consequences, evaluate financial performance, assess financial results, and proven cost reduction achievements.
- Experience in promoting and engaging diverse suppliers.
Skills
- Advanced MS Office Excel, Word, PowerPoint
- eTendering platform
- Adobe Sign
- Intermediate MS Office 265, SharePoint, OneDrive and Teams
- PowerBI reporting (Advantageous)
- Rapid Global (Advantageous)
- JDE (Advantageous)
- Autonomous
- Attention to Detail
- Planning & Organization
- Time Management
- Ability to shift priorities
- Financial Acumen
- Communicate Effectively
- Business Writing
- Manages Risk & Compliance
- Systems & Data Management
Location
- Australia
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 3-5 years
Education Level
- BBA/BE or equivalent advantageous
About the Company
- Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) is a global leader in real estate services, leveraging specialized expertise to deliver innovative solutions and exceptional value to owners and occupiers.
- With 52,000 employees in nearly 400 offices across 60 countries, we are one of the largest firms in the industry, with more than 100 years of history.
- In 2023, we generated $9.5 billion in revenue from our core services.
- To learn more, visit www.careers.cushmanwakefield.com.
Equal Opportunity
- As an equal opportunity employer, Cushman & Wakefield encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates to apply.
- Cushman & Wakefield promotes safety at all times.