Job Title Procurement Specialist Job Description Summary Immediately available opportunity for an experienced procurement specialist to join our Melbourne team. Job Description The Procurement Specialist will work as part of our larger Supply Chain, Engineering and Asset Management team and work across multiple major accounts in both the corporate and government sector.The successful candidate will be responsible for: delivery of client-specific strategies; client-specific sourcing plans; sourcing events and ensuring appropriate engagement with client and internal stakeholders to ensure delivery and operationalisation of appropriate solutions.About the RoleYou will ensure the delivery of agreed strategies and sourcing plans and delivery of procurement events as per C&W's contractual agreements with clients. You will also have a continual focus on ensuring that procurement events align with the broader business and account strategy and support the delivery of outstanding service to clients. Responsibilities include:Develop/ manage client relationships for effective understanding and leverage of client requirementsProviding a high-quality service to both internal and external clients, which meet or exceed their needs and add value to their businessPerform analysis to service categories under contract (spend, market trends, benchmarks) or direct others appropriatelyCommit to achievable savings or improved service levels based on analysis and interrogation of likely outcomes, and manage the delivery of those commitmentsAssess client requirements and recommend most appropriate strategies to respond to client needsPrepare Procurement Strategy and Tender Evaluation Plan for approval by the clientConduct analysis and prepare Tender Evaluation Reports and RecommendationsAbout YouPrior experience of circa 2-4 years within a purchasing/procurement role, ideally with some exposure, or commercial awareness of the property industry (although not mandatory).A strong commercial acumen an understanding of contract law would be highly beneficialAbility to manage multiple sourcing projects at any given timePreferred tertiary qualified with either a relevant business degree or equivalentMust be technologically capable and able to work within SharePoint, Microsoft teams, Microsoft planner and similarExcel, Power BI and analytical capability to support delivery Why join Cushman & Wakefield? As one of the leading global real estate services firms transforming the way people work, shop and live working at Cushman & Wakefield means you will benefit from;Being part of a growing global company;Career development and a promote from within culture;An organisation committed to Diversity and InclusionWe're committed to providing work-life balance for our people in an inclusive, rewarding environment.We achieve this by providing a flexible and agile work environment by focusing on technology and autonomy to help our people achieve their career ambitions. We focus on career progression and foster a promotion from within culture, leveraging global opportunities to ensure we retain our top talent. We encourage continuous learning and development opportunities to develop personal, professional and technical capabilities, and we reward with a comprehensive employee benefits program. We have a vision of the future, where people simply belong. That's why we support and celebrate inclusive causes, not just on days of recognition throughout the year, but every day. We embrace diversity across race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or persons with disabilities or protected veteran status. We ensure DEI is part of our DNA as a global community - it means we go way beyond than just talking about it - we live it. If you want to live it too, join us. 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. About UsAbout Cushman & WakefieldCushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) is a leading global real estate services firm that delivers exceptional value for real estate occupiers and owners. Cushman & Wakefield is among the largest real estate services firms with approximately 50,000 employees in over 400 offices and 60 countries. In 2020, the firm had revenue of $7.8 billion across core services of property, facilities and project management, leasing, capital markets, valuation and other services. To learn more, visit www.cushmanwakefield.com or follow @CushWake on Twitter.#J-18808-Ljbffr
