About the Role:The Sr Director, Procurement Technology is responsible for global procurement technology platforms & solutions and provides leadership to a global team of professionals, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives. This position requires someone who can work independently, is a self-starter, and able to respond in a matrixed, fast-paced environment. The ideal individual must excel at working with high level business stakeholders to understand their strategies and match them with the right solutions.
What You'll Do:- Oversee and strategically lead the Procurement Technologies scope within the Group Procurement organization and supporting internal Lines of Business.
- Understand and communicate technology vision, strategy, and roadmaps that are aligned with CBRE's strategies and initiatives.
- Translate procurement organizations requirements into technical requirements, with an ability to communicate equally with technical and non-technical personnel.
- Create strong partnerships with Procurement, Finance, Operations, and D&T organizations.
- In partnership with D&T, collectively oversee all critical procurement technology including Procure to Pay (P2P), Source to Contract and Contract Lifecycle Management
- Develop and drive the building of business cases for future investments and presents to Executive Leadership for buy-in and sponsorship.
- Lead the implementation of transformation initiatives and governance programs supporting the procurement technology scope.
- Manage all initiatives to available budgets and partners with finance to communicate financial costs and chargebacks.
- Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness and performance of procurement platforms.
- Collaborate closely with Digital and Technology (D&T) teams to integrate solutions seamlessly into procurement platforms.
- Foster innovation by identifying, evaluating, and implementing cutting-edge AI and ML technologies in the procurement domain.
- Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships, ensuring the procurement platform landscape remains at the forefront of technological advancements.
- Conduct regular assessments of market trends and emerging technologies to inform the organization's procurement technology roadmap.
- Lead and supervise a global team.
- Foster a collaborative and inclusive team culture, promoting professional growth and development.
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 in Business Administration, or related field.
- 10+ years of experience and/or training.
- Skills / experience in Coupa and AI is a plus.
- Strong proficiency in various computer applications, MS Office Power Point, Word, Excel, Others is a plus.
- Proven experience in a senior leadership role within procurement, with a focus on Procurement Platforms, AI, and ML initiatives.
- In-depth knowledge of source-to-pay processes and technologies, including best in class AI capabilities and solutions.
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Track record of driving process improvements and achieving cost savings through effective procurement strategies.
- Ability to work productively and influence change within a large, complex organization.
- High attention to detail, and accuracy, within a high-volume work environment
- Enthusiasm and drive to succeed
- Passion to provide great service to internal customers.
- Demonstrated success in managing global teams and implementing procurement technologies at scale.
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 realize your full potential.
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.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
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
[email protected] or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).
