Assistant Director

Job Title

Assistant Director

Job Description Summary

This will encompass strategic sourcing, contract administration, vendor relationship management, negotiations, and overall operations for procurement activities within scope. This position is highly visible with internal and external stakeholders and will engage directly with suppliers.

Job Description

About the role:

Risk and Assurance

• Strategic lead for 3rd party contracts, driving policy adherence, reinforcement of corporate policies of the entire source to contract process
• Accountable for risk mitigation/resolution programs across third-party related transactions
• Support the APAC Procurement Lead in the full adoption of third-party risk assurance processes, conduct training sessions with operational peers, encourage a culture of self-identification of risks

Strategic Sourcing

• Accountable for the development of PAN India and South Asia sourcing and category management plans with the goal of achieving best value and the management of preferred network of suppliers
• Accountable for the strategy on contract execution, enabling operations through the establishment of strong contract agreements and schedule of rates
• Provides leadership and guidance to the team in the administration of sourcing initiatives (negotiations, RFPs, optimization initiatives) that are geared to meet country/regional supply chain objectives
• Aligns PAN India in the SRM strategy to ensure continuous improvement

Finance and Procure to Pay

• Acts as the liaison between finance and operations teams in managing supplier disputes and directs procurement teams to resolve issues
• Provides strategy in ensuring suppliers adopt C&Ws vendor management/invoicing systems
• Provides strategic oversight in the categorization and capture of savings executed in markets within remit

Leadership and Team Diversity

• Lead campaigns that increase account awareness & conformity to the C&W & client procurement policies and procedures
• Strengthens cross-border collaboration and drive towards superior outcomes, leveraging resources from C&W platform and cross-functional expertise to achieve common objectives.
• Participate in all client activities with account leadership (townhalls, staff updates, diversity sessions), attend all staff sessions that provides an opportunity for constructive feedback.
• Active involvement in client and C&W DE&I program

Innovation

• Provides leadership and oversight in the execution of efficiencies, smarter ways of working
• Solicits and champions of innovation for third-party activities
• Delivers supply chain enabled sustainable ways of working which contributes to C&Ws sustainability objectives

Client Engagement

• Acts as the main focal point Supply Chain for C&W, representing the client in engaging Principal Subcontractors
• Creates/socializes reports and ensures maximum alignment on change management activities which affects the client's portfolio
• Chairs regular monthly meetings with the customer in the reporting of supply chain focused accountabilities and KPIs

About You:

• Bachelor's degree in business or a related field is required.
• Proven experience as a Procurement Manager (or similar role) with at least 7 years of relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of procurement best practices, sourcing, and vendor management.
• Experience in contract negotiation and management, including English language. Prior experience working in a shared services environment is a plus.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with robust global cultural awareness. Knowledge of legal and regulatory aspects of procurement globally.

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 organization 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.

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. As part of our ongoing commitment to RAP, Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island Islanders are highly encouraged to join us (For AUS only) 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

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