Specialist

Cushman & Wakefield
Chicago, IL

Job Title

Sourcing Specialist - IFM

Job Description Summary

The purpose of this position is to optimize sourcing that supports internal Facilities Management operations and capital projects that serves our external Clients. This would include supplier onboarding, contracting, COI administration, database management, client reporting, RFP events and other related initiatives.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Compiles, analyzes and condenses data related to spend history, forecasting and benchmarking
  • Oversees the receipt, tracking and organization of supplier documents related to onboarding and ongoing supplier management
  • Engages with suppliers to obtain pricing and scope specifications based on client and CW requirements
  • Help lead Quarterly Business Reviews with key suppliers
  • Interfaces with internal customers and clients
  • Assist with all sourcing-related functions: performing due diligence and assessment of prospective suppliers, executing RFPs/bids and ensuring effective transition to operations during implementation.
  • Provide management, instruction and follow-up in support of operations teams RFP/bid, contracting, supplier onboarding and operational processes. Be proactive and manage internal and external customer expectations.
  • Ensure compliance to CW and client sourcing and contracting policies, procedures, risk management programs, and ethics.
  • Establish relationship with Corporate Legal and Risk Management to ensure all contractual terms and conditions comply with standard or other contract changes and are formally reviewed and approved by legal/risk management. Other duties may be assigned.
  • Support and assist development of diversity and sustainability programs in accordance with clients and company requirements.


Requirements / Experience

  • Ability to manage and analyze large volumes of data
  • Proficient in Microsoft Suite: Smartsheet, Excel, Power Point, Word
  • College degree and/or 3+ years of related experience
  • Excellent Inter-personal skills, organizational skills, strong analytical ability
  • Excellent communication skills – oral and written.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage change and be adaptable; own and modify processes as it best suits your client.


Qualifications

  • Microsoft Suite: Excel, Access, Power Point, Word Smartsheet, Tableau SQL
  • Knowledge of Supply Chain Best Practices and Supplier Performance
  • Excellent Inter-personal skills, organization skills, strong analytical ability


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Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.

The compensation for the position is: $76,469.40 - $89,964.00

Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email [email protected] . Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.

INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield”
Posted 2025-10-06

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