What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procurement Manager position at WeWork?
About Us
At WeWork, we provide inspiring and flexible workplace solutions to help businesses - small, medium or large - thrive in more than 150 cities globally. The future of work is happening right now, and we are leading this moment. United by a common purpose, here we will empower tomorrow’s world at work. Join us on our journey as we give our members the freedom and support to push boundaries in their industries, and work to redefine our own.
About the Role
WeWork is looking for a skilled Procurement Professional to lead all Procurement and Sourcing strategies and activities preferably for the construction and/or ICT Cost categories within the USC region. This person will lead the strategy for their sector and work in partnership with regional leadership to ensure consistency and coverage across our regional activities. The role requires the individual to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of procurement, sourcing, and category management methodology. Expertise with construction materials and building systems in lieu of direct procurement experience is acceptable.
Responsibilities
Own all the savings’ goals and KPI’s for the regional spend category
Conduct spend analysis and opportunity assessments reports
Develop sourcing strategies to achieve cost savings and improve quality and service levels by identifying opportunity areas such as product standardization and supplier consolidation
Effectively work with functional and business groups as a trusted advisor to determine desired product/service specifications and projected demand when making recommended action plans
Ensure that WeWork has a good understanding of the supply market and work with the business to provide input for creating innovative win-win customer and supplier strategies
Identify, pre-qualify, and negotiate commercial terms/MSA’s with Contractors/Consultant/Service Provider services, assessing experience and fit-for WeWork brand, culture, and business goals
Manage competitive sourcing events, analyze responses, and support business in supplier selection, recommendation reports.
Incorporate TCO/TCI modeling into sourcing events and decisions
Negotiate commercial terms, fee structures, rate books and execute contracts with suppliers
Coordinate the review of proposed contracts with respect to financial terms; incorporate Terms; intellectual property rights; service terms; WeWork liability; and conformance to WeWork policies and applicable legal guidelines. Seek expert opinions and internal consultants as necessary.
Support cross-functional stakeholders with supplier implementation and facilitate change management with colleagues and key contacts throughout the organization
Deliver information about completed agreements to WeWork partners; publicize agreements to achieve greater participation and savings
Employ a data-driven approach to develop long term plans including forecasted costs, savings targets, and planned projects
In line with the SRM program, evaluate suppliers to continually enhance working practices, more open collaboration, and lead continuous improvement initiatives
Implement and achieve KPI/SLA targets metrics to formalize assessment and reporting of Contractor, Consultant, Supplier performance as well as establish goals and metrics to track the success of implemented process solutions and continually evaluate and adjust as necessary
Implement automated procurement and invoicing solutions with Strategic Suppliers
Apply best practices and policies to ensure proper spending and compliance by all WeWork employees
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Finance, Construction Management, or business-related field
5 years of Strategic Sourcing experience or procurement experience and/or 5 years’ experience within a construction/Engineering/development organization
Strategic thinking and decision making at functional, project, relationship, and vendor level.
Self-motivated and confident with the enthusiasm and determination to succeed
Procurement professional, knowledgeable in best practices and the strategic sourcing process
Proven track record in delivery of complex, cross-functional procurement initiatives on time and achieving quantifiable savings
Ability to support multiple levels of the organization and partner suppliers to solve problems when facing evolving demands
Developing project management skills and results-oriented
Developing negotiation and contract management experience
Experience analyzing spend data and developing a long-term sourcing strategy
Excellent interpersonal skills and oral and written communication skills
Ability to understand, organize, communicate, and present complex information in an easily understandable format tailored to a variety of audiences
Highly adaptable and efficient in a constantly evolving environment
High energy, passionate, strategic thinker with a proven track record of delivering value
Life At WeWork
Being a WeWorker is more than just a job. We believe the magic of work is sparked by the passion you bring, the places you go, the people you meet and the purpose you follow. And it starts here. Here you will brush shoulders with those who dare to dream and do. Here you will be welcomed by a diverse community that embraces and inspires you—because together we can achieve more. Here we challenge ideas and explore new ways of getting things done. Whether you are part of our Employee Community Groups or part of a global project, we ask you to bring your open-minded attitude and collaborative spirit. In return, you will be part of a team where your unique perspectives are celebrated.
WeWork is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil status, pregnancy (or pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression, transgender status or gender reassignment, race, color, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including genetic testing and characteristics), military or veteran status, or any other grounds or characteristic that is protected under the law.
