Assistant Manager Procurement & Finance

AM-Finance & Procurement Lead (PanIndia)

Enhanced Corporate JD

Candidate is responsible for driving PanIndia Finance & Procurement operations, ensuring timely billing, robust financial governance, costefficient procurement, & seamless vendor management, require corporate exposure, stakeholder alignment, & the ability to lead sourcing strategies while improving financial accuracy, & supply chain performance across the sites.

Key Responsibilities

1. Finance, Billing & Governance

• Ensure accurate & timely billing for CBRE & all vendor partners, maintaining 0 delay SLAs.
• Drive timely client payment collection & ensure prompt vendor payouts aligned with contractual terms.
• Maintain strong financial controls, documentation, & compliance with company policies, audit requirements, & statutory regulations.
• Partner with CBRE Finance to support budgeting, forecasting, cost allocations, & variance analysis at a PanIndia level.
• Ensure 100% audit readiness through proper record mgmt., transparency, & reconciliation processes.

2. Procurement Strategy & Category Management

• Develop & execute robust PanIndia procurement strategies focused on cost efficiency, supplier quality, risk reduction, & business requirements.
• Lead strategic & operational sourcing activities for key categories across regions.
• Identify, evaluate, & select suppliers based on quality, cost, delivery, sustainability, & compliance.
• Drive endtoend contract lifecycle mgmt. including drafting, negotiation, renewals, rate finalization, & performance KPIs.
• Monitor supplier performance through periodic reviews & implement improvement plans where required.

3. Vendor Mgmt & Relationship Development

• Manage supplier relationships long-term to ensure reliability, continuity, & performance excellence.
• Ensure vendor onboarding, documentation, compliance, & governance processes meet corporate standards.
• Work closely with CBRE & internal finance and procurement teams to maintain seamless coordination & service delivery.

4. Supply Chain, Inventory & Operations

• Oversee PanIndia procurement of goods & services, ensuring quality, timely delivery, & adherence to specifications.
• Monitor inventory levels & implement demand forecasting & inventory optimization strategies.
• Analyse supply chain risks & develop mitigation plans to ensure business continuity.

5. Data Analytics, Reporting & Insights

• Provide periodic MIS, dashboards, & performance metrics on procurement activities, cost savings, vendor KPIs, & billing status.
• Use data analytics to identify trends, forecast requirements, & support decision-making.
• Present insights to leadership & clients with clarity & strategic recommendations.

6. Process Excellence & Transformation

• Continuously evaluate & enhance procurement processes to increase transparency, efficiency, & accuracy.
• Implement digital tools (Helix), automation, & best practices for procurement & finance workflows.
• Ensure strong compliance with organizational policies, governance frameworks, & industry best practices.
• Lead cost reduction initiatives, value engineering exercises, & operational excellence programs across PanIndia.

7. Stakeholder Collaboration & Leadership

• Build strong crossfunctional partnerships with Operations, Finance, procurement, Legal, & leadership teams.
• Translate business needs into procurement strategies & ensure seamless execution.
• Managing team: lead & develop team members, allocate responsibilities, provide mentorship, & drive a culture of accountability & performance.

Skills & Competencies

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in MS Excel, COUPA, PeopleSoft, Helix
• Strong understanding of sourcing, contract mgmt., category mgmt. , negotiation skills, & procurement analytics.

Leadership & Soft Skills

• Good communication, negotiation, & stakeholder mgmt. capabilities.
• Strong analytical & problem- solving skills with a decision-making mindset.
• Leadership qualities to manage teams, motivate cross-functional groups, & drive operational excellence.
• Ability to work under pressure with vendor networks & PanIndia operational complexity.

Corporate Exposure

• Experience working in corporate environments or global MNCs, preferably in FM, infrastructure, or services industry.
• Ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments & adhere to global governance standards.

Education

• MBA in Finance, Supply Chain, or Business Admin (preferred).
• Bachelors degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain mgmt. or related field.

Experience

• 10–12+ years of experience in Finance, Procurement, Finance Ops, or Strategic Sourcing.
• Prior experience working with CBRE, JLL, C&W, or similar organizations is an advantage.
• Strong industry knowledge with exposure to PanIndia operations. Interested candidates can share resume at archana.mattoo@cbre.com