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Cushman & Wakefield

Food & Beverage Sr. Program Lead (Procurement)

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $94,200.00 - $127,400.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
flexible spending accounts
health savings accounts
Retirement Savings Plans
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Paid Time Off

Job Description

Cushman & Wakefield is a leading global real estate services firm known for delivering exceptional value and innovative solutions to its clients. With a clientele that spans across various industries and sectors, Cushman & Wakefield has built a reputation for excellence, leveraging its expertise and strategic procurement practices to optimize service delivery and cost efficiency. The firm operates with a commitment to ethical business practices, innovation, and providing superior customer service, making it a preferred partner in the real estate market worldwide.

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Job Requirements

  • minimum high school diploma or equivalent
  • 10+ years of experience in Food & Beverage industry and operations
  • proven leadership skills in a procurement or category management role
  • strong organizational and multitasking abilities
  • exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
  • proficiency in data analysis and strategic planning
  • knowledge of safety protocols and compliance standards
  • ability to work collaboratively within a matrixed organization
  • availability to participate in client meetings and business reviews
  • commitment to uphold company code of conduct and values

Job Qualifications

  • 10+ years of Food & Beverage industry and operational experience preferred
  • bachelor's degree in business or a related field preferred
  • professional certifications preferred such as Certified Custodial Technician (CCT) or Green Masters Certification
  • deep knowledge of Food & Beverage practices
  • ability to effectively train and mentor others
  • strong problem-solving and analytical skills
  • excellent communication skills
  • effective organization and time management abilities
  • understanding of safety regulations and procedures related to Food & Beverage operations
  • capacity to develop innovative strategies and solutions
  • contract negotiation and ongoing management skills

Job Duties

  • Creates a working environment that encourages high performance and innovation
  • becomes a trusted advisor and subject matter expert within the Food & Beverage category
  • flexibility, adaptability and conflict resolution to enable the delivery of procurement and client account goals
  • promotes compliance with C&W's code of conduct and DRIVE Values
  • navigates a matrixed organization where stakeholders are in different business lines, functions or projects
  • establishes category plans and strategy to ensure the right solution for C&W business lines
  • responsible for working with procurement business partners and service line leadership to align category management vision with service line and procurement priorities
  • drives EBITDA growth through C&W's preferred suppliers
  • analyzes current Food & Beverage program to identify areas for improvement, efficiency gains, client experience and cost reduction opportunities
  • utilizes demand planning to target value from supplier agreements
  • monitors preferred supplier utilization, builds roster to ensure capability to deliver across the service line portfolios, and monitors performance to ensure capability to meet account needs
  • develops and delivers comprehensive training programs covering best practices, safety protocols, and new equipment/technologies
  • communicates preferred supplier metrics and helps drive greater adoption of the preferred supplier network
  • develops and maintains strong relationships with business units and the category management team
  • drives for results by consistently achieving goals in a timely manner
  • develops and delivers communications with clarity and impact, ensuring consistent messaging
  • encourages creation and brings new best in class ideas and approaches to the table for developing and executing category strategies
  • works cross-functionally with departments including Legal, Finance, Operations, TDS, HR, Project Management
  • utilizes change management techniques to drive the development and utilization of a preferred supplier program
  • strong problem-solving skills utilizing continuous improvement techniques

Job Qualifications

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

Job Location

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