Procurement Director

Procurement Director Job ID 240792 Posted 26-Sep-2025 Service line Advisory Segment Role type Full-time Areas of Interest Project Management Location(s) Columbus - Ohio - United States of America **About the Role:** This role will oversee Procurement strategy and operations for Investor Portfolio Management clients.

The Procurement Director will develop and implement a Procurement plan that leverages CBRE's expertise and partnerships to meet the client's financial and business objectives.

**What you'll do:** + Develop, and execute upon, an annual sourcing plan that includes the following: + Supplier/Category strategies, processes to be followed, resources to be leveraged, and contract planning (tenders, renewals, etc.) + Short-term and long-term programs to achieve savings + Greatest opportunities for improvement and review of agreed-upon priorities + Anticipated benefits, savings, and risks and business case for change + Alignment of ESG efforts with client requirements/goals + Provide formal supervision to employees.

Monitor the training and development of staff.

Conduct performance evaluations and coaching.

Oversee the recruiting and hiring of new employees.

+ Coordinate and manage the team's daily activities.

Establish work schedules, assign tasks, and cross-train staff.

Set and track staff and department deadlines.

Mentor and coach as needed.

+ Develop sourcing and procurement strategies to support client goals and objectives.

+ Leverage Procure to Pay technology; partner with P2P team to customize tools to meet client needs.

+ Prepare regular reporting of team activities, KPIs, and metrics to present to clients.

+ Apply a robust knowledge of multiple disciplines, the business, and key drivers which impact departmental and cross-functional performance + Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values.

+ Persuade managers and other colleagues to take action while being guided by functional business plans + Negotiate with external partners, vendors, and customers of divergent interests to reach a common goal.

Escalate issues, as required.

+ Identify and solve multi-dimensional, complex, operational, and organizational problems leveraging the appropriate resources within or outside the department.

+ Significantly improves and changes existing methods, processes, and standards within job discipline.

**What you'll need:** To perform this job successfully, an individual will need to perform each crucial duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

+ 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 sensitive, complicated, and difficult information, convey performance expectations, and handle problems.

+ Leadership skills to set, manage 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 an advanced inquisitive mindset.

+ Sophisticated math skills.

Ability to calculate mildly complex figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.

**Why CBRE** When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive.

We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact.

Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values - respect, integrity, service and excellence - and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people.

At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential.

We welcome all applicants.

**Our Values in Hiring** At CBRE, we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong.

We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we welcome all applications.

**Disclaimers** Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

**Applicant AI Use Disclosure** We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations.

We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.

**About CBRE Group, Inc.** CBRE Group, Inc.

(NYSE:CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (based on 2024 revenue). The company has more than 140,000 employees (including Turner & Townsend employees) serving clients in more than 100 countries.

CBRE serves clients through four business segments: Advisory (leasing, sales, debt origination, mortgage serving, valuations); Building Operations & Experience (facilities management, property management, flex space & experience); Project Management (program management, project management, cost consulting); Real Estate Investments (investment management, development). Please visit our website at CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate's education, training, and experience.

The minimum salary for the position is $190,000 annually and the maximum salary for the position is $200,000 annually.

The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience.

This role will provide the following benefits: 401(K), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, and Vision insurance.

**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 or via telephone at (U.S.) and (Canada). CBRE, Inc.

is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)