Jobs · Purchasing · Minnesota

Procurement Director

CBRE · Minneapolis, MN · 2 wk ago
Purchasing$175k/yrFull-time

About The Role

As a CBRE Procurement Director, you will assist with the overall planning and direction of the procurement function for a healthcare account. Experience with vendor onboarding, managing client transitions in a healthcare environment preferred.

What You’ll Do

  • 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.
  • Cook up 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.
  • Aid in the creation and implementation of company-wide policies and procedures, playbooks, and other organizational materials.
  • Enforce sourcing and procurement strategies to support program, corporate, and client goals and objectives.
  • Design, and develop purchasing information systems.
  • Prepare monthly reports of departmental activities, KPIs, and metrics to present to Sr. Management.
  • Manage annual procurement budget and supplier base of vendors.
  • Serve as a liaison between the business and client sourcing, and internal departments.
  • Resolve vendor disputes and develop organization requirements of goods, services, supplies, and equipment.
  • 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 the organization's functional business plans.
  • Negotiate with external partners, vendors, and customers of divergent interests to reach a common goal.
  • Identify and solve multi-dimensional, complex, operational, and organizational problems leveraging the appropriate resources within or outside the department.
  • Significantly improve and change existing methods, processes, and standards within job discipline.
  • Travel expected 10-25%

What You’ll Need

  • 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.

What You’ll Get

  • Broad range of responsibilities and opportunities for growth.
  • Competitive compensation starting at $175,000 annually and up to $190,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.
  • Discretionary bonus based on CBRE’s applicable benefit program.
  • Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity.

Application Information

  • The application window is anticipated to close on June 30, 2026 and may be extended as needed.
  • To express interest in similar roles, visit CBRE.com/careers.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the position is $175,000 annually and the maximum salary for the position is $190,000 annually. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience. Successful candidates will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on CBRE’s applicable benefit program.

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 recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).

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