Job ID
281297
Posted
15-Jun-2026
Service line
GWS Segment
Role type
Full-time
Areas of Interest
Facilities Management, Purchasing/Procurement
Location(s)
Makati City - National Capital Region - Philippines
APAC Procurement Senior Manager
CBRE is the global leader in commercial real estate services and investments. With services, insights and data that span every dimension of the industry, we create solutions for clients of every size, in every sector and across every geography. CBRE is the place where talented people who want to do impactful work can realize potential in every dimension.
CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS)
As one of CBRE's core global businesses, Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) provides end-to-end services to occupier clients across the entire lifecycle of a building.
Our teams help companies improve their operations and reduce costs, through expert facilities management, project management, real estate and energy and sustainability services. Our dedicated teams work across all industries, and support clients ranging from global Fortune 500 companies to single, iconic buildings.
About The Role
CBRE GWS delivers Integrated Facilities Management under a Global IFM MSA (Commencement Date 2 May 2026) across seven APAC countries. This is a first-generation account: governance structures, supplier frameworks, and savings delivery mechanisms are being built and executed simultaneously at pace. The APAC Procurement Senior Manager owns regional savings delivery, Responsible Business Alliance compliance, and procurement innovation, while managing one direct report and operating as the primary APAC procurement interface for key account stakeholders.
What You'll Do
Team Leadership Manage the Thailand Procurement direct report, including clear objectives, regular performance conversations, and professional development support. Model CBRE RISE values; manage workload allocation across APAC and ensure deadlines are met without compromising governance rigor. Procurement Governance and Sourcing Operate in full compliance with the WD MSA, seven APAC Local Agreements, and the Procurement Account Playbook, maintaining the Principal and Managed WD Contractor model distinctions consistently. Lead end-to-end sourcing for APAC spend categories, from RFP management to contract execution and supplier performance review, including Avetta and mySupplier platform compliance. Maintain the Cost Approval Process, contract clause ownership register, and approvals authority matrix for the APAC region; support APAC country annex updates. Stakeholder Management - Serve as the primary APAC procurement contact for WD FM Operations and WD Strategic Sourcing counterparts, contributing to savings reporting, RBA updates, and procurement KPI dashboards.
- Work with the Finance Director, D&T Senior Manager, and account leadership to align procurement activity with account objectives and agreed governance cadences.
- Operational Efficiency
- Develop structured workload prioritisation approaches that enable high-volume delivery on a first-generation account without sacrificing compliance or documentation standards.
- Apply lightweight interim solutions appropriate to the current account maturity stage, with a clear transition roadmap toward automated and scalable procurement operations.
About You
- Bachelor's degree preferred with 5 to 8 years of relevant procurement experience; a combination of experience and education will be considered. C.P.M., C.P.S.M., or N.A.C.M. certification required or actively pursued.
- Experience in Integrated Facilities Management or outsourced services, ideally within a technology sector account, with multi-country APAC procurement exposure across Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, the Philippines, India, China, and Japan.
- Demonstrated experience managing RBA or equivalent supply chain sustainability frameworks is strongly preferred
So, what's in it for you
- Annual Merit Increase
- Performance Bonus
- 12 days of sick leave credits (unused sick leave credits convertible to cash)
- 12 days of vacation leave credits (unused vacation leave credits will be rolled over the following year)
- HMO and Life Insurance on Day 1
- Autonomy in work - We support and reward creators and doers, encourage innovation and an entrepreneurial mind-set.
- Inclusivity and Accessibility - We enable, value and embrace diverse perspectives across many dimensions
- Safety and Well-Being - You'll be provided with the work environment, resources and tools to feel like your most productive self and offered support for your total wellbeing.
Why CBRE
When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.
Applicant AI Use Disclosure
We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.
Service line: GWS Segment
