Job Description

Areas of Interest

Purchasing/Procurement

Location(s)

Toronto - Ontario - Canada

JOB SUMMARY

The purpose of this position is to design, analyze and provide complex reports based on the collection of data related to the sourcing, contracting, management and performance of suppliers and vendors.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Designs, generates, reviews and implements complex reports to support account, client, and global sourcing requirements.

Prepares and presents results of analysis and reports along with their relative impact(s) to the business to all levels of management.

Maintain data integrity of databases and make changes as required to enhance accuracy, usefulness and access.

Collects and rationalizes complex data from multiple sources. Ensures data integrity and accuracy. Uses aggregate data from multiple sources to create a complete analysis, improvement and/or recommendation(s).

Coordinates with global souring team and peers to aggregate data align reporting.

Acts as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for key systems/processes in subject teams and day-to-day functions.

Acts as project lead, including supervisory and/or managerial activities, in the coordination of the procurement team to successfully complete specified projects.

Identifies opportunities for improvements by and among the clients and/or companies.

Prepares and presents results of analysis and reports along with their relative impact(s) to the business to all levels of management.

Develops scenario planning tools/models (exit/maintain/grow). Prepares forecasts and analyzes trends in general business conditions.

Other duties may be assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

No formal supervisory responsibilities in this position. Provides informal assistance such as technical guidance, and/or training to coworkers. May lead project teams and/or plan, and supervise assignments of lower level employees.

QUALIFICATIONS

"Applicants must be currently authorized to work in Canada without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future."

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

Bachelor\'s degree in Business Administration or related field from four-year College and/or University. Minimum of five years of related experience and/or training.

CERTIFICATES and/or LICENSES

C.P.M., C.P.S.M. or N.A.C.M. certifications or eligibility preferred.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational and analytical skills. Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable and courteous service to customers. Ability to effectively present information.

FINANCIAL KNOWLEDGE

Requires advanced knowledge of financial terms and principles. Ability to calculate intermediate figures such as percentages, discounts, and commissions. Conducts advanced financial analysis.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret complex documents. Ability to solve problems involving several options in situations. Requires advanced analytical and quantitative skills.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES

Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite applications. Advanced knowledge of database design and relational database principles and practices. Working Knowledge of administration of databases in software development.

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY

Decisions made with thorough understanding of procedures, company policies, and business practices to achieve general results and deadlines. Responsible for setting work unit and/or project deadlines. Errors in judgment may cause short-term impact to department.

CBRE GWS

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) works with clients to make real estate a meaningful contributor to organizational productivity and performance. Our account management model is at the heart of our client-centric approach to delivering integrated real estate solutions. Each client is entrusted with a dedicated leader and is supported by regional and global resources, leveraging the industry\'s most robust platform. CBRE GWS delivers consistent, measurably superior outcomes for our clients at every stage of the lifecycle, and across industries and geographies.

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