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ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

OVERALL ROLE

The APAC Regional Procurement Manager will oversee and manage all Account associated procurement strategy and implementation on a global banking client’s portfolio. The role will ensure that country teams follow established processes for planning, budgeting, obtaining all required approvals to execute procurement needs on behalf of the client.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage all Account vendor contracts.
Source the right vendor partner to meet JLL and Client’s strategic objectives, including, Operational, Sustainability and Health & Safety requirements
Manage & implement the Account’s saving initiatives to meet annual Saving Glidepaths.
Ease the path for the country team’s procurement activities, includes assisting in drafting requirements for bidding and conduct various sourcing references―including requests for information, proposals and quotations.
Draw up contracts and find opportunities to drive costs down and ensure all existing and new contracts are on an outcome based model
Work closely with Country Teams to conduct vendor scorecard requirements.
Handle the development, implementation and maintenance of purchase orders and benchmark reports
Carry out scheduled audits to ensure that both contract and insurance requirements are met
Take part in growing the business by actively participating in tender/pricing activities
Monitor vendors who can deliver on time and live up to our quality standards―at the right price
Build strong and lasting relationships with the vendors and suppliers and keep track of their performance to make sure that we partner with only the best ones
Support our supply chain management team by developing and looking after vendor management programmes, ensuring seamless negotiation processes and promoting effective project coordination and ensure transition and information updates are well in place

CANDIDATE SPECIFICATION: KEY SELECTION CRITERIA
Ideal Experience
Bachelor degree in Business Administration, Real Estate, Facility Management, Supply Chain Management or a related discipline
A minimum of 10 years of strategic sourcing experience and at least 3 years’ experience managing a procurement team within a change environment
Past experience in banking, projects or facilities management industry is a plus
Be competent and goal-driven
Demonstrated track record in successfully managing multiple projects and delivering project objectives in a timely manner
Management experience in integrated outsourcing and supply chain management and procurement with the ability to accomplish results through vendor management
Practical knowledge of facilities management, maintenance operations and engineering and risk management and capable of changing them to meet new and evolving needs will be highly regarded

Efficient with productivity software, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Project, and SharePoint
Previous experience working with cross-functional teams.
Exceptional communication skills; ability to support cross-functional teams through influence, advice, and modeled behavior versus micromanagement; excellent interpersonal skills; calm under pressure
Proven self-starter with strong organizational skills.

Critical Competencies for Success

Client Focus & Relationship ManagementEase of interaction with a wide range and wide level of client staff
Has a customer-oriented attitude
Demonstrates proactive & professional approach to program delivery

Project Management & Organizational SkillsExcellent planning & organizational skills to prioritize work and meet tight deadlines
Proven ability to manage multiple and complex operational matters on a daily basis

Problem Solving & Strategic ThinkingCapacity to deal with ambiguity and solve complex problems effectively
Analytical, proven ability to solve problems using a quantitative approach
Proven ability to employ holistic approaches and looks at long term solutions

Other Personal Characteristics

Strong communicator – Excellent presentation skills and possesses strong verbal & written communication skills (English); also an active listener
Passion for quality – has an eye for detail to make sure the best delivery of services
Self-motivated; confident & energetic
Ability to effectively deal with stressful situations
Flexible – able to adapt to rapidly changing situations
Strongly goal-oriented – able to focus on meeting all performance targets
Is a team player – able to cooperate and work well with others to meet targets
Proven ability to initiate and follow through with improvement initiatives
Exhibits honesty & trustworthiness
Open to new ideas & willing to challenge status quo

KEY STAKEHOLDERS
Country Leads & Regional Client Leads

REPORTING TO
Regional Operations Director

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.