Procurement Manager Norway

ABOUT CBRE GLOBAL WORKPLACE SOLUTIONS
CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) is part of the CBRE Group employing more than 140000 people worldwide. We deliver fully integrated real estate facilities and technology solutions for property owners occupiers and investors across the globe. As the worlds leading provider of workplace solutions operating in 100 countries GWS is committed to solving complex challenges at every stage of a facilitys lifecycle.

We offer our employees the best conditions to grow both professionally and personally empowering them to realize their full potential throughout their careers.

Join us now in Oslo (hybrid role) and bring your unique talent and skills to our team!

Tasks

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

The Procurement Manager defines and executes the country procurement strategy to support client supplychain operations and drive sustainable business growth primarily within the Facilities Management (FM) division. The role ensures effective Opex management and a robust national supplychain infrastructure.

Core responsibilities include developing and implementing a marketspecific procurement strategy that delivers on CBRE and client objectives for customer satisfaction P&L performance cost efficiency quality and risk control ESG goals and innovation.

Key Tasks:

• Develop and maintain a fitforpurpose preferred supplier programme and drive category and sourcing strategies that meet financial and operational targets
• Lead supplier relationship management consolidate spend to preferred partners and support supplier engagement onboarding and ESG initiatives
• Drive adoption of procurement systems best practices and CBREs Target Operating Model through stakeholder engagement and training
• Support business development activities including RFPs client pitches and supplychain solution design contributing to CBREs Win/Keep/Grow strategy
• Oversee procurement activities in client mobilizations transitions and renewals to ensure seamless operational performance
• Collaborate crossfunctionally with Operations Finance QHSE Sales and People teams to enhance business maturity and efficiency
• Lead the development succession planning and future growth of the country procurement team
• Ensure adherence to procurement policies governance standards and riskmanagement frameworks while contributing to country and regional leadership initiatives
• Promote supply chain innovation and act as a champion for positive business change and highimpact execution

Requirements

YOUR PROFILE

• Extensive procurement experience with strong knowledge of sourcing supplychain management and ideally hard services/technical FM categories
• Bachelors degree required; advanced studies in Supply Chain or MBA preferred
• Proven ability to develop and implement sourcing strategies and influence stakeholders across a matrix organization
• Strong background in supplier programmes including relationship management performance measurement and spend leverage
• Experience leading teams setting goals developing talent and providing coaching and mentorship
• Solid understanding of facilitiesmanagement service categories (e.g. cleaning maintenance MRO waste security catering)
• Strong negotiation influencing and communication skills with the ability to present compelling business cases to senior leadership
• Knowledge of contract law and supplier terms & conditions
• Leadershipteam experience clientfacing skills and exposure to business development preferred
• Experience with M&A integration and supplychain synergy programmes beneficial
• Demonstrated ability to execute at pace and deliver measurable results

Benefits

OUR BENEFITS WHAT YOULL GET IN RETURN

• A future proof job opportunity with guaranteed development prospects in one of the fastest growing data centre markets worldwide
• A demanding role with a broad range of responsibilities and a high level of real management autonomy
• Work in an exceptionally motivated team
• Excellent training opportunities with internationally recognized state of the art certifications plus a structured onboarding through our Welcome Days.
• Attractive compensation with annual increases a performance based bonus and many additional benefits
• An international working environment with inspiring cross border career opportunities
• A friendly and collegial atmosphere paired with a dynamic and creative working culture
• DIVERSITY OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY and WORK LIFE BALANCE are part of our lived values!

Do you need more reasons to join CBRE Check out our awards:

• TOP Company 2026 (Kununu)
• Commitment to Diversity and Talent Development Award 2025 (Datacloud Global Awards)
• Outstanding Contribution to Skills and Training Award 2025 (DCS Awards)
• Best Data Centre Operator 2025 (Data Centre World Awards)
• Best Places to Work 2024 (GlobeSt)
• Best Workplace for Wellbeing 2024 (Indeed)
• Best Company for Career Growth 2024 (Wall Street Journal)

ARE YOU THE EMPLOYEE WE ARE LOOKING FOR

If yes please submit your CV (no cover letter needed) including your availability and salary expectations via our application system.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

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