Procurement Analyst

Job ID

207427

Posted

12-Mar-2025

Service line

GWS Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Facilities Management, Purchasing/Procurement

Location(s)

Toronto - Ontario - Canada

Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) Local is a hard services-led, tailored facility management solution. We self-perform hard services while partnering with best-in-class soft service providers to offer custom facility and project management solutions to our clients. We focus on empowering our team with a high-level of downstream accountability, resulting in an agile and efficient service delivery.

In addition to our core facility and project management capabilities, our platform offers direct access to our Best-in-Class services, including ESG, Security Consulting, Workplace Strategy, and Workplace Experience.

About the Role:

As a CBRE Procurement Analyst, you will design, evaluate, and provide reports based on the collection of data related to the sourcing, contracting, management, and performance of suppliers and vendors.

This job is part of the Procurement function. They are responsible for sourcing and purchasing goods, services, or raw materials from vendors and suppliers.

What You’ll Do:

• Designs and implements reports to support accounts, client, and sourcing requirements.

• Maintains data integrity of databases and makes changes as required to enhance accuracy, usefulness and access. Collects and rationalizes data from multiple sources. Ensures data integrity and accuracy. May provide training to new and existing users of database and reports.

• Provides procurement guidance to our GWS Local AMS Canada accounts from pursuit/solutioning through account renewal to ensure our supplier partnerships support the delivery of operational excellence and help us to achieve the CBRE and client financial targets.

• Formulates, designs, coordinates, and executes national/regional contracting and procurement strategies and programs aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and profitability. Analyzes market trends and leverages this insight to assist the business in making informed purchasing decisions.

• Supports the business with the identification and onboarding of new supplier partners, considering local and diverse targets, for both Facilities Management and Project Management service needs.

• Supports Sales and Operations leaders with the Request for Proposal (RFP) process, solution selection, and negotiation efforts to achieve desired outcomes. Provides Procurement guidance for new client account transitions.

• Serves as a point of escalation for business leaders in addressing supplier performance issues. Oversees supplier relationships and maintains a comprehensive supplier database for the geographic areas they support. Establishes and manages contracts with national/regional service providers to ensure adherence to company standards.

• Supports Business Unit and Account Teams in the identification of cost savings (margin improvement) opportunities.

• Engages with suppliers to encourage ongoing supplier innovation and optimization. Formulates risk management procedures to mitigate vulnerabilities within the supply chain.

• Responsible for identifying key stakeholders, building strong relationships, and effectively communicating project updates and decisions to ensure alignment and smooth project execution.

• Collaborates with internal departments and key stakeholders to forecast procurement requirements.

• Supports People Engagement and DE&I objectives, promotes and maintains CBRE culture.

• Other duties may be assigned.

What You’ll Need:

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in Canada without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field from four-year College and/or University is an asset.

• Certified Outsourcing Professional (COP) Certification, or Lean Six Sigma Certification, or a Certified Purchasing Manager, or a Certified Professional in Supply Management are an asset.

• Minimum of 3 years of related experience and/or training.

• Experience working with standard accounting systems reports and data feeds.

• Functional knowledge of procurement practices and requirements.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, strong organizational and analytical skills.

• Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable and courteous service to customers.

• Ability to effectively present information.

• Intermediate/Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office Software. Ability to work with large amounts of data. Problem solving, mathematical analysis and knowledge of accounting preferred.

Why CBRE?

We lead by example, guided by the needs of the cities we inhabit, the communities we build, and the world we live in. The more perspectives we have, the more dimensionswe’reable to see. A culture of respect, integrity, service, and excellence shapes our approach to every opportunity.

Our competitive and comprehensive benefits program was designed to make sure you feel valued with benefits that support the mental, physical, emotional, and financial health of you and your family.

Maintain your career momentum with the best tools and training in the industry.You willhave everything you need to thrive in your role: challenging work, dedication to results, fast-paced assignments, and a culture of constant learning.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) are more than just values-they area competitive advantage. By crafting a place where our employees are recognized for their contribution and given a chance to grow, we regularly open ourselves and our business opportunities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: CBRE is an equal opportunity employer who welcomes and encourages application from all persons regardless of race, creed, ancestry, national or ethnic origin, colour, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, family status, gender identity or expression, disability or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, provincial or territorial 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 individual with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at Via telephone at +1 866 388 4346 (Canada) and +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.)

CBRE GWS

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) works with clients to make real estate a meaningful contributor to organizational productivity and performance. Our account management model is at the heart of our client-centric approach to delivering integrated real estate solutions. Each client is entrusted with a dedicated leader and is supported by regional and global resources, leveraging the industry's most robust platform. CBRE GWS delivers consistent, measurably superior outcomes for our clients at every stage of the lifecycle, and across industries and geographies.

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