Job
Description
JLL supports the Whole You, personally and professionally.
Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology to our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people in our industry; and we support them through professional growth, flexibility, and personalized benefits to manage life in and outside of work. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades, and technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, we empower you to shape a brighter way forward so you can thrive professionally and personally.
Manager, IT Procurement APAC
JLL requires a Manager, IT Procurement for APAC to support the sourcing and delivery of key projects over the procurement threshold. The individual will work with both IT Procurement Category Managers and JLL Technology leaders to determine the appropriate strategy and deliver the sourcing benefits required. The role is expected to support the APAC region while connecting and ensuring alignment to the Global IT Category leaders. All contract procurement is expected to be done in line with JLL standards and practices.
Summary of essential functions and Goals
Undertake the sourcing, negotiation and contract of JLL Technology requirements (Infrastructure & Telecoms, IT Services, Software and Client Technology) within APAC and Enterprise Service Lines
Ability to work with JLL Technology Leaders to align requirement to the future strategy for this requirement and deliver the commercial benefits required to make sure this is successfully sourced
Forge key strategic relationships with suppliers and develops those relationships on behalf of JLL being mindful of long-term mutually beneficial and ethical objectives as well as providing the business with access to supplier innovation
Partner with the IT Procurement Global Category Leaders to ensure that all sourcing is undertaken in line with the category approach and procurement best practice
Leads key strategic procurement projects and provides expert advice and guidance to the IT community and business stakeholders
Recommend the qualification of appropriate service providers/supply partners, including Total Cost of Ownership models, to ensure that we have the best service provision available across the region to deliver value to our internal and sometimes also external clients
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Undertake the sourcing, negotiation and contracting of JLL Technology requirements (Infrastructure & Telecoms, IT Services, Software and Client Technology) in APAC and Enterprise Service Lines
Delivery of financial targets in line with business expectations. Identify new areas of opportunities and work with to evolve expenditure
Accountable for creating strategic solutions for specific commodity/service requirements, procurement event planning, RFP/quotation management, bid analysis and recommendations, liaison with internal stakeholders for contract approvals, savings reporting, documentation and compliance.
Create and manage the category project calendar, lead category events, bid process, commercial evaluation, recommendations, contract document preparation, functional reviews and approvals according to JLL Delegation of Authority. Compliance with JLL procedures as applicable
Rationalizes supply base and develops clear strategic supply partner framework and maintains this framework at senior supplier level
Supplier Relationship Management to manage relationship with JLL preferred supply base. Act as the internal issue resolution point
Provide functional leadership and peer group alignment, where appropriate and needed
Identify opportunities to develop and implement new policies and procedures, including rationalization of legacy policies and procedures
Actively engage in and support the use of e-procurement strategy, methodology and deployment
Prepare high quality papers and presentations for use with internal and external stakeholders and/or teams as required
Apply ethical company standards and ensure Global Procurement policy is applied at all times
Sound like you? To apply you need to have:
Excellent Inter-personal skills, organization skills, strong analytical ability
Ability to work across APAC, connect globally, and support various enterprise service lines
Strong IT technical expertise
Excellent communication skills – oral and written
Ability to work with senior business executives and across procurement leadership
Collaborative and influencing style with a focus on team work
Proven ability to deliver results in challenging environments
Expertise in sourcing with demonstrated ability to manage change
Ability to sell and present initiatives and/or new ideas
Experience in sourcing indirect corporate services and products
Excellent PC skills, proficient in MS applications with excellent ability to work with large amounts of data and build reports
3-5 years of Sourcing and Procurement experience
Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from four-year college university
Location
APAC Region
As part of the role, individuals must have the flexibility to deal with projects in different time zones and manage their time accordingly
If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements below. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!
Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:
JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health.
About JLL –
We’re JLL—a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 102,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. That’s why we’re committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We’re using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people, and our communities.
Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do and we’re honored to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally.
Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued and empowered to achieve our full potential is important to who we are today and where we’re headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together.
