Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $92,100.00 - $124,600.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
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 that specializes in delivering comprehensive solutions to property owners, investors, and occupiers worldwide. With its extensive portfolio and world-class expertise, the company offers a wide range of services including property management, leasing, capital markets, valuation, project management, and consulting. Known for its client-centric approach, the organization leverages technology and deep market insight to provide tailored strategies that maximize the value of real estate assets. Cushman & Wakefield boasts a dynamic team environment where innovation and performance are highly encouraged to deliver outstanding results across multiple industries and geographic markets.Show More
Job Requirements
- 10+ years of food & beverage industry and operational experience
- bachelor's degree in business or related field preferred
- professional certifications preferred
- strong leadership and organizational skills
- ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- excellent communication skills
- knowledge of procurement and supplier management
- ability to analyze data and develop category plans
- experience in negotiating contracts and managing supplier relationships
- ability to work cross-functionally within a matrixed organization
- commitment to compliance with company code of conduct and values
Job Qualifications
- Preferred 10+ years of Food & Beverage industry and operational experience
- bachelor's degree in business or a related field preferred
- professional certifications preferred e.g. Certified Custodial Technician (CCT), Green Masters Certification or evidence of continued professional growth
- deep knowledge of Food & Beverage practices
- training and instructional skills: ability to effectively train and mentor others
- problem-solving and analytical skills: ability to identify and resolve issues related to service delivery
- communication skills: ability to communicate effectively at all levels of an organization
- organization and time management: ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively
- safety knowledge: understanding of safety regulations and procedures related to Food & Beverage operations
- capacity to develop innovative strategies and solutions
- creative problem solver
- 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
- demonstrates 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
- works 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
- incorporates industry best practices into category delivery
- 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 understands data analytics to mine data to drive in depth analysis of client 3rd party spend
- ensures effective commercial arrangements
- serves as a point of contact for questions and concerns related to Food & Beverage services
- develops and delivers comprehensive training programs for C&W and clients covering best practices, safety protocols, and new equipment/technologies
- communicates preferred supplier metrics and helps the business 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 for category strategies and working within the supply market
- works cross-functionally with other departments including Legal, Finance, Operations, TDS, HR, Project Management for delivery of category strategies
- utilizes strong problem-solving skills with continuous improvement techniques
- applies change management techniques to drive development and utilization of a preferred supplier program
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
Job Location
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