Onsite: Contract Support Associate- Princeton, NJ

Onsite: Contract Support Associate- Princeton, NJ

Job ID

151792

Posted

20-Feb-2024

Service line

GWS Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Accounting/Finance, Administrative

Location(s)

Princeton

• New Jersey

• United States of America

Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) - Local is a hard services-led, tailored facility management solution. We self-perform hard services while partnering with best-in-class soft service providers to offer custom facility and project management solutions to our clients. We focus on empowering our team with a high-level of downstream accountability resulting in an agile and efficient service delivery.

In addition to our core facility and project management capabilities, our platform offers direct access to our Best-in-Class services including ESG, Security Consulting, Workplace Strategy, and Workplace Experience.

About the role

JOB SUMMARY

This is an onsite 5 days a week role based in Princeton, NJ.

The purpose of this position is to provide administrative management of supplier contracts, certifications and documentation consistent with CBRE Sourcing Playbook and applicable client requirements.

What you'll do

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Evaluates and administers agreements for contracted services including preparing new contracts, contract renewals, and contract amendments. Coordinates with Sourcing Contracts Manager and legal to ensure currency of contract provisions and compliance.

Coordinates compliance procedures with vendors including licensing and insurance certificates.

Maintains contract database and provides required scheduled and on demand reporting.

Coordinates contract formation, review, and execution process with central sourcing, account leadership, suppliers and required client representatives.

Monitors and evaluates vendor performance utilizing established processes and systems. Administers SPM process coordinating with internal and external contributors, and preparing reports for internal and external (suppliers and clients) stakeholders.

Administers SPM process coordinating with internal and external contributors, and preparing reports for internal and external (suppliers and clients) stakeholders.

Coordinates contractual support for special facility maintenance and repair projects.

Other duties may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

No formal supervisory responsibilities in this position.

What you'll need

QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

This is an onsite 5 days a week role based in Princeton, NJ.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

High School diploma or general education degree (GED) required. Associate's degree (AA) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school preferred. Minimum of two years of related experience and/or training.

CERTIFICATES and/or LICENSES

None

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Ability to comprehend and interpret instructions, short correspondence, and memos and ask clarifying questions to ensure understanding. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from clients, co-workers, and/or supervisor. Ability to effectively present information to an internal department and/or large groups of employees.

FINANCIAL KNOWLEDGE

Requires basic knowledge of financial terms and principles. Ability to calculate simple figures such as percentages.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to understand and carry out general instructions in standard situations. Ability to solve problems in standard situations. Requires basic analytical skills.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES

Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office Suite.

Ability to achieve working level skills in either a contracts database or Ariba Contracts Management Module.

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY

Decisions made with general understanding of procedures and company policies to achieve set results and deadlines. Errors in judgment may cause short-term impact to co-workers and supervisor.

Why CBRE?

We lead by example, guided by the needs of the cities we inhabit, the communities we build, and the world we live in. The more perspectives we have, the more dimensions we're able to see. A culture of respect, integrity, service, and excellence shapes our approach to every opportunity.

Our competitive and comprehensive benefits program was designed to make sure you feel valued with benefits that support the mental, physical, emotional, and financial health of you and your family.

Maintain your career momentum with the best tools and training in the industry. You'll have everything you need to thrive in your role: challenging work, dedication to results, fast-paced assignments, and a culture of constant learning.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) are more than just values- they're a competitive advantage. By crafting a place where our employees are recognized for their contribution and given a chance to grow, we regularly open ourselves and our business opportunities.

CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

We also provide reasonable accommodations, as needed, throughout the job application process. If you have a disability that inhibits your ability to apply for a position through our online application process, you may contact us via email at recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).

NOTE: Some, but not all, of our positions may have an additional requirement to comply with COVID-19 health and safety protocols, including COVID-19 vaccination proof and/or rigorous testing. If you have questions about the requirement(s) for this position, please inform your Recruiter.