Job ID
259753
Posted
05-Feb-2026
Role type
Full-time
Areas of Interest
Building Management
Location(s)
Kuala Lumpur - Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia
Global Procurement Manager (Kuala Lumpur)
CBRE is the global leader in commercial real estate services and investments. With services, insights and data that span every dimension of the industry, we create solutions for clients of every size, in every sector and across every geography. CBRE is the place where talented people who want to do impactful work can realize potential in every dimension.
CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS)
As one of CBRE's core global businesses, Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) provides end-to-end services to occupier clients across the entire lifecycle of a building.
Our teams help companies improve their operations and reduce costs, through expert facilities management, project management, real estate and energy and sustainability services. Our dedicated teams work across all industries, and support clients ranging from the Fortune 500 global companies to single, iconic buildings.
About The Role
As a CBRE Procurement Manager, you'll be responsible for managing a team of employees responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and managing service providers for outsourced services. You will also assist a client or department with the development and execution of sourcing and procurement strategies.
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
- Provide formal supervision for employees. Monitor the training and development of staff. Conduct performance evaluation 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. Work with business stakeholders, shared operational services team members, and sponsors to develop, coordinate, and execute strategy at local and regional levels.
- Set and track staff and department deadlines. Mentor and coach as needed.
- Draft, review, negotiate and maintain contracts and other business documents in support of the purchase of goods and services.
- , expirations, extensions, and renewals. Inform peers and corporate management staff of changes or results.
- Manage supplier and contractor certification process. Conduct periodic visits to supplier work locations to review vendor performance.
- Mentor and educate on contemporary outsourcing practices and the value of applying them.
- Analyze account-wide facility management services spend, suppliers, operations, and statement of works
- to identify opportunities for value creation.
- Assist with creating RTFs, selecting solutions, and negotiations. Prepare and maintain contracts with national and regional service providers. Ensure contracts adhere to company standards.
- Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Influence parties of shared interests to reach an agreement.
- Apply knowledge of own discipline and how own discipline integrates with others to achieve team and departmental objectives
- identify, troubleshoot, and resolve day-to-day and moderately complex issues which may or may not be evident in existing systems and processes.
What You'll Need
- Bachelor's Degree preferred with 3-5 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 preferred.
- Experience in the areas of staffing, selection, training, development, coaching, mentoring, measuring, appraising, and rewarding performance and retention preferred.
- Ability to guide the exchange of sensitive, complicated, and difficult information, convey performance expectations and handle problems.
- Leadership skills to motivate team impact on quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of the job discipline and department.
- Strong organizational skills with an inquisitive mindset.
- In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
- Ability to solve unique problems using standard and innovative solutions a having a broad impact on the business.
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.
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.
If the above interests you, we would love to hear from you!
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