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Job Description

Take on many challenges.

It’s motivating to set goals. And even more inspiring to exceed them. At CBRE, the world’s undisputed leader in commercial real estate services, expect that to happen daily. We’ll give you the tools and resources you need to excel. But the power is in your hands. It’s up to you to rise to the top.

See what possibilities await you as our new Procurement Manager.

Serve as the authorized agent for the purchase of facilities materials and supplies for clients.

Direct and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in buying, selling and distributing materials.

Negotiate contracts for goods, services, supplies, equipment, etc.

Solicit in the preparation and evaluation of bids and proposals with vendors.

Match invoices with purchase orders.

Confirm vendor pricing by checking computerized system.

Maintain accurate records of purchase orders, invoices and related records.

Manage vendor relationships to ensure competitive pricing and effective service levels.

Prepare monthly reports such as service agreement renewals.

Succeed in many ways.

Job Requirements

Apply your 4+ years of related experience and/or training, along with high school diploma, to make a significant impression on your colleagues and leaders.

If you possess the following, prepare to advance your career in commercial real estate:

Sound problem-solving and communication skills

Advanced analytical and quantitative reasoning

Basic knowledge of financial terms and principles

Intermediate MS Office Suite aptitude

CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBG), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Los Angeles, is the world's largest commercial real estate services firm (in terms of 2007 revenue). With over 29,000 employees, the Company serves real estate owners, investors and occupiers through more than 300 offices worldwide (excluding affiliate offices). CB Richard Ellis offers strategic advice and execution for property sales and leasing; corporate services; property, facilities and project management; mortgage banking; appraisal and valuation; development services; investment management; and research and consulting. CB Richard Ellis is the only commercial real estate services company named one of the 50 “best in class” companies by BusinessWeek, and was also named one of the 100 fastest growing companies by Fortune. Please visit our Web site at www.cbre.com.

Our management of over a billion square feet for corporate, institutional, not-for-profit and government space users around the world delivers the highest level of customer service and value, which enables clients to focus on their core business. By partnering with our clients our approach to facilities management goes well beyond traditional service models. Our people, by applying our knowledge, technology, procurement leverage and processes, are able to customize our delivery of services to any client's culture and create a competitive advantage for the client.

CBRE is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.