Sourcing & Procurement Manager
Account Management – Work Dynamics
Reporting line: Regional Sourcing & Procurement Director
Location: Bangalore, India
What this job involves:
Developing and implementing sourcing strategiesIn this role, you’re responsible for all the sourcing managing activities that we do at several sites across India.Delivering our sourcing plans in a consistent manner is critical to the job. Finding ways to reduce the complexities in our procurement operations—without sacrificing our performance or our client’s preferences—is also part of the role. Simply put, your job is to make sure we continue to deliver value to our clients by coming up with sourcing plans that balance the business’s needs, company risk, and supply market capability.Additionally, you’ll be our subject matter expert in this domain. As such, you must gather and track relevant information, and maintain their accuracy, so that we can use such details when we set our targets and identify opportunities for further improvement to our defined category strategy.To align with Corporate Procurement and be responsible for managing all aspects of the procurement service delivery in India for IFM clients and execute Procurement strategies for local and/or regional initiatives for facility services.Key Responsibilities:
- Responsible for Vendor Selection, Vendor Development & Management of all supplier relationships including administrative and operational activities and issues.
- Ensure all Jones Lang LaSalle SCMP sourcing and contracting standards are maintained.
- Optimizing overall commercial performance.
- Develop and execute procurement strategies.
- Support the Regional Procurement Director with insights and reports.
- Manage vendor relationships and ensure compliance with procurement standards.
- Achieve key performance indicators and manage budgets.
- Ensure smooth operations of MEP installations and civil works.
- Establish and manage AMC/maintenance contracts.
- To achieve cost saving target. Supervise negotiations and manage cost savings reports.
- Promote effective financial management and consolidate supplier base.
- Ensure timely issuance of Purchase Orders and maintain data integrity.
- Manage customer expectations and ensure statutory compliance.
- Support regional and local sourcing initiatives as specified by APAC Account/Operations Lead.
Managing stakeholder relationshipsWorking closely with key stakeholders, you’ll collate details regarding the requirements of every category (e.g., spend, demand, supplier performance and service requirements), and record them in a logical format. Looking after our relationship with suppliers, you’ll help in resolving escalated supplier issues and developing the appropriate supplier management and performance metrics.
Sound like you? To apply you need to be:
Adroit and experiencedYou’ll need to have at least Five years of practice in applying your detailed know-how of the various procurement facets, principles, and approaches, including, among others: supplier marketplace; key drivers and levers; supply base and balance of power; spend category; and sourcing management.A proven relationship builderYou’ll be used to effectively communicating with and engaging stakeholders—be they your own team members, colleagues, or external clients. Handling complex conversations with business partners and executive decision makers, and “selling” to them the benefits of procurement, whilst mastering the art of co-operation would come naturally to you.A self-driven team lead with flexibilityAn ability to self-drive yourself as a contributor to manage North Asia procurement. Flexible and creative mindset to navigate through the role would lead you a long way of success.Money savvyAn ability to manage spend wisely so that it aligns with the business targets is essential. If you have this, we’ll expect you to be good in fulfilling commitments in terms of supply, quality, innovation, and risk management. You’re also skilled in putting the budget to the best use possible—ultimately, achieving cost excellence.
What we can do for you:
At JLL, we make sure that you become the best version of yourself by helping you realise your full potential in an entrepreneurial and inclusive work environment. We will empower your ambitions through our dedicated Total Rewards Program, competitive pay and benefits package.Apply today!
