Job Title
Manager - Procurement
Job Description Summary
The Procurement Manager is responsible for leading end-to-end procurement and commercial activities across interior fitout projects .The role focuses on delivering value through strategic sourcing, supplier governance, commercial negotiations, and compliance with Cushman & Wakefield procurement policies while partnering closely with internal stakeholders and clients.
Job Description
About the Role:
- Strategic Procurement & Sourcing
- Develop and execute category strategies for key spend areas including project contractors, consultants, OEMs, and professional services
- Lead end-to-end sourcing activities including RFP/RFQ/RFI development, bid evaluations, negotiations, and award recommendations
- Drive cost optimization, value engineering, and total cost of ownership (TCO) initiatives across projects and portfolios
- Support open-book and negotiated procurement models aligned with client and project requirements
- Commercial & Contract Management
- Draft, review, negotiate, and finalize commercial terms, contracts, MSAs, WO agreements, and SLAs
- Manage rate cards, pricing frameworks, scope changes, and contract amendments
- Ensure commercial risk mitigation, contractual compliance, and alignment with C&W governance standards
- Support dispute resolution, claims management, and contract closure activities
- Supplier Management & Governance
- Lead supplier onboarding, performance management, and governance frameworks
- Conduct supplier evaluations, audits, and KPI reviews to ensure service quality and risk compliance
- Build strong strategic partnerships with key suppliers while maintaining competitive tension
- Stakeholder & Client Engagement
- Act as a trusted procurement advisor to internal stakeholders, project managers, account leads, and clients
- Translate business and client requirements into effective procurement and commercial strategies
- Present sourcing strategies, commercial recommendations, and savings outcomes to senior leadership and clients
- Support client-facing discussions related to procurement strategy, vendor selection, and commercials
- Governance, Compliance & Reporting
- Ensure adherence to Cushman & Wakefield procurement policies, delegation of authority, and audit requirements
- Maintain procurement documentation, approval trails, and contract repositories
- Track and report savings, value delivery, procurement KPIs, and risk metrics
About You:
- B.E Civil with 8 to 10 years of experience in interior fitout projects with min handling capacity of 10cr project at a time
- Experience in handling eprocurement through platform like Workday , SAP , Procuretiger or Jaggaer.
- Strong experience in Advance excel & Power BI
- Technical awareness of civil, electro-mechanical, and architectural works
- Excellent organizational and motivational skills
- Outstanding attention to detail and observation ability
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities
- Strong expertise in strategic sourcing, category management, and commercial negotiations
- Ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder environments
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 Inclusion
We'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.
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