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Procurement Manager
Job Description Summary
The Procurement Manager supports field operations with strategic sourcing, category management, and supplier relationship management. The Procurement Manager leads strategic sourcing, contract administration, supplier relationship management, and overall procurement operations for client account. This role supports business development, new vendor contract transitions, and ongoing operational improvements by ensuring effective procurement strategies, cost optimization, and supplier performance. The position is highly visible and client facing, requiring strong collaboration with internal teams, external suppliers, and client stakeholders.
Job Description
Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Leadership
- Develop and execute procurement strategies based on spend analysis, supplier performance, and operational needs.
- Lead end‑to‑end sourcing events, including eRFPs, supplier evaluations, negotiations, contracting, and award recommendations.
- Utilize strategic sourcing tools (e‑RFPs, reverse auctions, e‑catalogs, contract management systems).
- Ensure the use of preferred suppliers and diverse suppliers to meet KPIs and client objectives.
- Identify value‑creation opportunities through data analytics, benchmarking, market intelligence, and category planning.
- Apply AI and analytical tools to enhance supplier scorecards, identify trends, and forecast resource needs.
- Collaborate with corporate Category Managers to align account sourcing activities with enterprise category strategies and preferred supplier programs.
Transitions, Transformations & Business Development
- Manage all Procurement deliverables for new vendor contract transitions and major operational transformations.
- Manage implementation and communication of new internal company software transitions, including training for account specific employees and vendors.
- Develop transition timelines, reporting, staffing plans, and risk mitigation strategies.
- Support business development by identifying and articulating procurement value opportunities.
- Create and deliver client presentations and regular reporting (daily/weekly/monthly).
- Work cross‑functionally with Finance, HR, Legal, Operations, and Project Management to ensure cohesive implementation.
- Participate in corporate procurement initiatives including sourcing pipeline management, annual sourcing planning, and procurement program reporting.
Contract & Supplier Relationship Management
- Interpret and negotiate commercial terms, ensuring alignment with legal requirements and client needs.
- Collaborate with Legal and Risk teams on MSAs, SOWs, amendments, and procurement governance.
- Lead supplier assessments, performance reviews, audits, and relationship management strategies.
- Resolve supplier performance issues and ensure service quality across all contracted services.
- Maintain accurate contract records and ensure compliance with retention and documentation requirements, including Certificates of Insurance.
- Ensure supplier risk mitigation practices are followed, including insurance compliance, supplier qualification, and documentation management.
- Support supplier onboarding and compliance processes through coordination with supplier management systems and risk platforms.
Operational Excellence & Reporting
- Develop, install, and maintain procurement tracking and reporting mechanisms.
- Ensure that best practices, policies, templates, and tools from both corporate and client programs are consistently implemented.
- Maintain strong organizational processes to support compliance, audits, and reporting accuracy.
- Participate regularly in client and internal meetings, providing updates, insights, and recommendations.
Team Leadership & Continuous Improvement
- Lead and mentor direct reports (e.g., Procurement Analysts) as applicable.
- Conduct training on procurement processes, roles/responsibilities, tools, and systems.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives, innovation efforts, and change management activities.
- Contribute to corporate initiatives designed to support growth, operational excellence, and revenue generation.
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field required.
Experience
- 4–5+ years of procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply management experience (facility services preferred).
- Experience managing complex sourcing strategies, supplier negotiations, and contract administration.
- Prior involvement in transitions, transformations, or business development desirable.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong understanding of strategic sourcing methodologies and e‑procurement tools.
- Legal and contractual knowledge, including ability to negotiate terms and explain contract details to stakeholders.
- Advanced analytical and quantitative skills, including data interpretation and spend analytics.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage effectively at all organizational levels.
- Self‑driven, resourceful, and solutions‑oriented.
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Proficient in using technology, reporting tools, and data visualization platforms.
Certifications (Preferred)
CPSM, CIPS, C.P.M., IPMP or other procurement‑related certifications.
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: $98,818.45 - $116,257.00
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 Accommodations@cushwake.com. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.
Job Title
Procurement Manager
Job Description Summary
The Procurement Manager supports field operations with strategic sourcing, category management, and supplier relationship management. The Procurement Manager leads strategic sourcing, contract administration, supplier relationship management, and overall procurement operations for client account. This role supports business development, new vendor contract transitions, and ongoing operational improvements by ensuring effective procurement strategies, cost optimization, and supplier performance. The position is highly visible and client facing, requiring strong collaboration with internal teams, external suppliers, and client stakeholders.
Job Description
Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Leadership
- Develop and execute procurement strategies based on spend analysis, supplier performance, and operational needs.
- Lead end‑to‑end sourcing events, including eRFPs, supplier evaluations, negotiations, contracting, and award recommendations.
- Utilize strategic sourcing tools (e‑RFPs, reverse auctions, e‑catalogs, contract management systems).
- Ensure the use of preferred suppliers and diverse suppliers to meet KPIs and client objectives.
- Identify value‑creation opportunities through data analytics, benchmarking, market intelligence, and category planning.
- Apply AI and analytical tools to enhance supplier scorecards, identify trends, and forecast resource needs.
- Collaborate with corporate Category Managers to align account sourcing activities with enterprise category strategies and preferred supplier programs.
Transitions, Transformations & Business Development
- Manage all Procurement deliverables for new vendor contract transitions and major operational transformations.
- Manage implementation and communication of new internal company software transitions, including training for account specific employees and vendors.
- Develop transition timelines, reporting, staffing plans, and risk mitigation strategies.
- Support business development by identifying and articulating procurement value opportunities.
- Create and deliver client presentations and regular reporting (daily/weekly/monthly).
- Work cross‑functionally with Finance, HR, Legal, Operations, and Project Management to ensure cohesive implementation.
- Participate in corporate procurement initiatives including sourcing pipeline management, annual sourcing planning, and procurement program reporting.
Contract & Supplier Relationship Management
- Interpret and negotiate commercial terms, ensuring alignment with legal requirements and client needs.
- Collaborate with Legal and Risk teams on MSAs, SOWs, amendments, and procurement governance.
- Lead supplier assessments, performance reviews, audits, and relationship management strategies.
- Resolve supplier performance issues and ensure service quality across all contracted services.
- Maintain accurate contract records and ensure compliance with retention and documentation requirements, including Certificates of Insurance.
- Ensure supplier risk mitigation practices are followed, including insurance compliance, supplier qualification, and documentation management.
- Support supplier onboarding and compliance processes through coordination with supplier management systems and risk platforms.
Operational Excellence & Reporting
- Develop, install, and maintain procurement tracking and reporting mechanisms.
- Ensure that best practices, policies, templates, and tools from both corporate and client programs are consistently implemented.
- Maintain strong organizational processes to support compliance, audits, and reporting accuracy.
- Participate regularly in client and internal meetings, providing updates, insights, and recommendations.
Team Leadership & Continuous Improvement
- Lead and mentor direct reports (e.g., Procurement Analysts) as applicable.
- Conduct training on procurement processes, roles/responsibilities, tools, and systems.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives, innovation efforts, and change management activities.
- Contribute to corporate initiatives designed to support growth, operational excellence, and revenue generation.
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field required.
Experience
- 4–5+ years of procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply management experience (facility services preferred).
- Experience managing complex sourcing strategies, supplier negotiations, and contract administration.
- Prior involvement in transitions, transformations, or business development desirable.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong understanding of strategic sourcing methodologies and e‑procurement tools.
- Legal and contractual knowledge, including ability to negotiate terms and explain contract details to stakeholders.
- Advanced analytical and quantitative skills, including data interpretation and spend analytics.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage effectively at all organizational levels.
- Self‑driven, resourceful, and solutions‑oriented.
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Proficient in using technology, reporting tools, and data visualization platforms.
Certifications (Preferred)
CPSM, CIPS, C.P.M., IPMP or other procurement‑related certifications.
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: $98,818.45 - $116,257.00
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 Accommodations@cushwake.com. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Procurement Manager
Target companies with active supply chain operations
Large manufacturers, retailers, and logistics firms hire procurement managers regularly and are more likely to have established visa sponsorship processes. Search Migrate Mate to filter for employers with a history of sponsoring OPT and H-1B visa workers in procurement roles.
Emphasize cost savings and supplier outcomes in your resume
Employers sponsoring a work visa need to justify the investment. Quantify your impact: contract savings achieved, supplier lead times reduced, or vendor relationships built. Concrete results make your sponsorship case easier for hiring managers to defend internally.
Confirm your degree qualifies for STEM OPT extension
Supply chain management, industrial engineering, and operations research are STEM-designated fields. If your degree falls under one of these, you qualify for 24 additional months of OPT, giving employers three years of work authorization before an H-1B is required.
Ask about sponsorship before the offer stage
Raise your OPT status early, ideally during the second interview or when the recruiter discusses next steps. Framing it as a process question rather than a demand keeps the conversation professional and avoids surprises that could derail an offer.
Understand the specialty occupation argument for your role
Procurement Manager roles typically require a degree in supply chain, business, or a related field, which satisfies the H-1B specialty occupation standard. Knowing this helps you respond confidently if an employer questions whether your role qualifies for future sponsorship.
Build relationships with procurement-focused recruiters
Specialized recruiters in supply chain and operations often work with employers who sponsor visas and can advocate for you directly. Let them know your OPT timeline upfront so they only submit you to roles where sponsorship is a realistic option.
Procurement Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Procurement Manager on F-1 OPT?
Yes. Procurement Manager is a specialty occupation that requires a bachelor's degree or higher in supply chain management, business, operations, or a related field, which aligns directly with F-1 OPT eligibility. Your OPT employment must be directly related to your degree, so make sure the role description reflects your field of study.
Does a Procurement Manager role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If you graduated with a degree in supply chain management, industrial engineering, operations research, or another STEM-designated field, you can apply for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Business administration degrees typically do not qualify unless the concentration is STEM-listed. Check the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List to confirm your specific program.
Do employers typically sponsor procurement professionals for H-1B visas?
Sponsorship varies by employer. Large manufacturers, retailers, and companies with complex supply chains are more likely to sponsor because procurement roles are operationally critical and hard to backfill. Smaller firms may be open to it but lack established immigration processes. Migrate Mate filters for employers who have sponsored OPT and H-1B workers in similar roles, which makes identifying these companies faster.
What should I do if my OPT expires before my employer files an H-1B?
If you have a STEM OPT extension, you have additional time before the H-1B is required. If you are on standard OPT and a cap-subject H-1B is filed by April 1, you receive a cap-gap extension that covers your status through September 30. Talk to your DSO and an immigration attorney as early as possible to map out your exact timeline and avoid gaps in work authorization.
How do I find Procurement Manager jobs that sponsor OPT students?
The most efficient approach is to search on Migrate Mate, which is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters for employers open to sponsoring work authorization. This saves time compared to applying broadly and discovering sponsorship limitations late in the process, when it is harder to walk away from an opportunity.