Janitorial Services Procurement Program Lead

<p style="text-align:left"><span style="font-size:18px"><b>Job Title</b></span></p>Janitorial Services Procurement Program Lead<p style="text-align:left"><b><span style="font-size:18px">Job Description Summary</span></b></p>We are seeking a highly knowledgeable and experienced Janitorial Services Program Manager. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in janitorial services, including pricing strategies (to ensure cost-effective solutions without compromising quality), cleaning methods, products, and knowledge of industry best practices and emerging trends to continuously improve janitorial services. This role involves providing expert guidance and strategy, developing program materials, and developing a robust preferred supplier program. This role requires strong leadership, excellent organizational skills, the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and the ability to consult and understand C&W business units and our client’s needs.<br><br>This role is instrumental in delivering value to Cushman & Wakefield’s clients through leveraging the Company’s aggregated spend across the client base in order to negotiate best in class rates and contractual terms and conditions at the individual client property level. Procurement is a cornerstone of Cushman & Wakefield’s value proposition to clients and the Janitorial Program Lead may accompany Cushman & Wakefield executives on new client pitches and existing client quarterly business reviews to highlight the bottom-line benefits that our group delivers. As such, the Janitorial Program Lead will also work with Marketing to develop methods to highlight their capabilities and category accomplishments to clients by drafting white papers and updating internal and external Cushman & Wakefield website platforms.<p style="text-align:left"><span style="font-size:18px"><b>Job Description</b></span></p><p><b>Responsibilities: </b></p><p><u>Leadership-</u></p><ul><li><p>Creates a working environment that encourages high performance and innovation.</p></li><li><p>Becomes a trusted advisor and subject matter expert within the janitorial category.</p></li><li><p>Flexibility, adaptability & conflict resolution to enable the delivery of procurement and client account goals.</p></li><li><p>Promotes compliance with C&W’s code of conduct and DRIVE Values.</p></li><li><p>Navigating a matrixed organization where stakeholders are in different business lines, functions or projects</p></li></ul><p></p><p><u>Category Management-</u></p><ul><li><p>Establishes category plans and strategy to ensure the right solution for C&W business lines.</p></li><li><p>Responsible for working with procurement business partners and service line leadership to align category management vision with service line and procurement <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">priorities.  </span></p></li><li><p>Drives EBITDA growth through C&W’s preferred suppliers.</p></li><li><p>Analyze current janitorial procedures and equipment to identify areas for improvement, efficiency gains, and cost reduction opportunities. Incorporates industry best practices into category delivery.</p></li><li><p>Utilizes demand planning to target value from supplier agreements.</p></li><li><p>Monitors preferred supplier utilization, builds roster to ensure capability to deliver across the service line portfolios, and monitors performance to ensure capability to meet account needs.</p></li><li><p>Ability to develop and understand data analytics, to mine data to drive in depth analysis of client 3rd party spend.</p></li><li><p>Ensure effective commercial arrangements.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><u>Business Influence-</u></p><ul><li><p>Serve as a point of contact for questions and concerns related to janitorial services. </p></li><li><p>Partners with MRO supplies category leader to enable janitorial supplies (jan/san) strategy.</p></li><li><p>Develop and deliver comprehensive training programs for C&W and our clients, covering best practices, safety protocols, and new <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">equipment/technologies. </span></p></li><li><p>Communicates preferred supplier metrics and helps the business drive greater adoption of the preferred supplier network.</p></li><li><p>Develops and maintains strong relationships with business units and the category management team.</p></li><li><p>Drives for results by consistently achieving goals in a timely manner.</p></li><li><p>Develops and delivers communications with clarity and impact, ensuring consistent messaging.</p></li><li><p>Encourages creation and brings new best in class ideas and approaches to the table for developing and executing category strategies and working within the supply market to ensure Cushman & Wakefield meets or exceeds their objectives.</p></li><li><p>Working cross-functionally with other departments including Legal, Finance, Operations, TDS, HR, Project Management, etc. for delivery of category strategies.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><u>Continuous Improvement/Change Management-</u></p><ul><li><p>Strong problem-solving skills utilizing continuous improvement techniques.</p></li><li><p>Utilizes change management techniques to drive the development and utilization of a preferred supplier program.</p></li></ul><p></p><p></p><p><b>Qualifications: </b></p><ul><li><p>Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field preferred.</p></li><li><p>10+ years of janitorial industry and operational experience.</p></li><li><p>Professional certifications preferred e.g., Certified Custodial Technician (CCT), Green Masters Certification or evidence of continued professional growth</p></li><li><p>Deep Knowledge of Janitorial <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">Practices: Extensive</span> experience in pricing models, cleaning techniques, equipment, and chemical usage.</p></li><li><p>Knowledge of effective supplier risk management techniques</p></li><li><p>Training and Instructional Skills: Ability to effectively train and mentor others.</p></li><li><p>Problem-Solving and Analytical Skills: Ability to identify and resolve issues related to cleanliness and cleaning equipment.</p></li><li><p>Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of an organization.</p></li><li><p>Organization and Time <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">Management: Ability</span> to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.</p></li><li><p>Safety <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">Knowledge: Understanding</span> of safety regulations and procedures related to janitorial operations.</p></li><li><p>Capacity to develop innovative strategies and solutions, Creative problem solver,</p></li><li><p>Contract negotiation and ongoing management skills.</p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Continuous improvement</p></li><li><p>Personal flexibility</p></li><li><p>Independent worker, self-starter</p></li><li><p>Organizational savvy</p></li><li><p>Innovativeness</p></li><li><p>Effective Communication & presentation skills</p></li><li><p>Decision making & crisis management Business Influence, interviewing and active listening</p></li><li><p>C&W DRIVE Values: Driven, Resilient, Inclusive Visionary and Entrepreneurial</p></li></ul><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><br><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><br><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><br><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>Cushman & Wakefield uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in screening and assessing applications. All hiring decisions are reviewed and confirmed by our recruitment team.<p> </p>This posting is for a new position.<p> </p><p> </p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><br><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>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.<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><br><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><br><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>The compensation for the position is: $ 131,750.00 - $155,000.00<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>Cushman & Wakefield is committed to equity in employment and our goal is to have a diverse, inclusive, and barrier-free workplace. If you are a person with a disability and need the job posting in an alternative format or any other accessible accommodations during the hiring process, please email your request to <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">canadarecruitment@cushwake.com.</span> Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>Cushman & Wakefield s’engage à respecter l’équité en matière d’emploi. Notre objectif est d’offrir un milieu de travail diversifié, inclusif et exempt d’obstacles. Si vous êtes une personne handicapée et que vous avez besoin de recevoir l’offre d’emploi dans un autre format ou d’accéder à toute autre mesure d’adaptation au cours du processus d’embauche, veuillez soumettre votre demande par courriel à <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">canadarecruitment@cushwake.com.</span> Veuillez mentionner le titre de poste et le lieu de travail au moment de communiquer avec nous.<p></p><p></p>INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield”

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