CBRE’s Procurement Advantage
The global leader in procurement strategy
CBRE’s Procurement Advantage is a set of world class capabilities that includes innovative strategies, exceptional expertise, and integrated systems.
CBRE is uniquely positioned to deliver unrivalled value and superior client results, providing a level of supply chain assurance that is unmatched. No matter the industry or facility type, we have a proven track record of 97% goal attainment on our client’s critical needs.
CBRE Procurement Advantage
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Spend Breakthroughs
Advanced sourcing strategies by category to optimize total cost of service
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Supply Chain Integration
Integrate client’s facilities and suppliers into CBRE’s supply chain, creating enhanced visibility, improved contract management, and greater compliance
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Environmental, Social & Governance
Design and operation of the supply chain to meet company environmental, social, and governance objectives -
Service Quality Management
Delivering first-class service through an industry-leading quality program
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Innovation Deployment
Cultivating and deploying supplier innovations for workplace optimization
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Supplier Partnering
CBRE is the partner of choice for suppliers in the real estate industry, leading to unmatched client benefits
Our suppliers frequently tell us that we are lightyears ahead of the competition. Our competition cannot match our capability and even if they were to start right now, it would take 5-7 years to catch up.
Sector Procurement Perspectives
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Article | Creating Resilience
Technology, Media & Telecommunications: Rebalancing realities
Technology, media & telecom companies are increasingly looking to procurement to drive cost savings, quality and innovation.
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Article | Creating Resilience
Energy & Resources: Fueling a changing landscape
Following a period of inflation and labor challenges—coupled with extreme energy price swings—there has never been a greater need for measured, forward-thinking facilities management (FM) procurement, particularly among enterprises in the energy, oil and gas (EOG) industries.
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Article | Creating Resilience
Healthcare: Optimizing procurement for healthier facilities
As the healthcare industry recovers from myriad pandemic challenges, procurement teams can limit risks and maintain resilience amid market volatility.
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Article | Creating Resilience
Infrastructure, Defense & Public Enterprise: Greater constraints require bigger solutions
This sector faces challenges including inflation and labor costs, but an outsourcing partner can provide leverage, scale and support for ESG targets.
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Article | Creating Resilience
Industrial & Logistics: Moving toward a central role
Once largely siloed, procurement is now influencing decision-making for industrial and logistics companies.
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Article | Creating Resilience
Life Sciences: Adapting to a new reality
For life sciences companies, enabling smarter procurement and embracing innovation are two keys to facing the future with confidence.
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Article | Creating Resilience
Financial and Professional Services: Turning procurement into a valuable asset
Business leaders are recognizing FM procurement as instrumental for powering supply chains, achieving sustainability goals and driving cost savings.
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Article | Creating Resilience
Retail and Multi-site: New blueprint for large real estate portfolios
Five key trends are shaping a new blueprint in retail and multi-site facilities procurement.
Procurement Strategies and Insights
- Report | Intelligent Investment
Facilities Management Cost Trends 2023
October 26, 2023 30 Minute Read
Projects movement of the FM Cost Index across regions and includes an outlook encompassing contract, energy and labor costs, as well as cost management strategies
- Report | Creating Resilience
Facilities Management Procurement Perspectives
February 6, 2023 10 Minute Read
Facilities Management procurement leaders share their top 2023 priorities for supply chain inflation, ESG, organization design and more.
Managing markets for scarcity, inflation, disruption, and volatility (November update)
Contact Us
Get in touch with an expert to learn more about our procurement and supply chain solutions.
As an industry leader and responsible business, we leverage our position to promote the highest standards of ethical business conduct and sustainable business practices wherever we operate.
We pursue partnerships with suppliers who share our RISE Values—Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence—while meeting our needs related to quality standards, competitive pricing, technology capabilities, delivery schedules, and health and safety.
Resources
Learn how the CBRE Provider Network delivers facility management services in the United States and Canada, how to apply to join, and find resources for current providers.
Procurement and supply chain management is among the most important considerations in corporate responsibility.
CBRE partnered with EcoVadis to help track and report our progress in sustainability, ethics, and corporate social responsibility.
Resources for GWS suppliers including health & safety requirements, FAQs, terms & conditions and more.
CBRE’s statement details the specific steps taken across our business to ensure slavery & human trafficking are not taking place.
Working with suppliers who share our RISE Values is important to CBRE.
Engaging with diverse partners supports businesses in our community and strengthens our equitable and inclusive supply chain.
Learn about our technology platforms and the benefits they bring.
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