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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 youve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades, and technology, or youre 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.
What This Job Involves
Responsible for local sourcing/category strategy development & execution and supplier performance across relevant indirect categories as well as other JLL entities if required.
Engaged proactively and collaboratively with SE Asia decision makers and stakeholders. Building relationships to ensure SE Asia business sourcing needs are met and relevant JLL policies are applied.
Scope of the role includes Singapore, Vietnam, Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia.
Delivery of financial targets in line with business expectations.
Continuously drive the local/regional project opportunity agenda and ensure identification, agreement and execution of these projects.
Accountable for local stakeholder sourcing solutions for specific commodity/service requirements, RFP/quotation management, bid analysis and recommendations, liaison with internal/external stakeholders for contract approvals, savings reporting, documentation and compliance.
Rationalises supply base and develops local/client supply partner framework and maintains this framework at operational supplier level.
Supplier Relationship Management tools applied to manage relationship with JLL's preferred supply base where applicable.
Working with procurement technology (Jaggaer, Risk Methods, D&B etc.) to document sourcing projects and maintain contracts database across country/region.
Ensure sourcing processes are in place, documented, adhered to and communicated to align with any audit requirements (e.g., internal audit).
Applies ethical company standards and ensures required policies are applied at all times.
Due diligence to identify regional spend, suppliers, contract status and stakeholders to continue rolling out formalised indirect procurement organization.
Integrating ESG requirements into all sourcing activity.
Additional Duties and Responsibilities
Leading and managing RFPs /quotations as required for relevant client and JLL entities.
Guides relevant stakeholders on transition and mobilisation projects.
Savings - working with Category Managers and key suppliers to ensure that savings initiatives pipeline is being driven regionally to maximize savings impacts.
Ensure that the savings tracker is kept up to date for the country/region so that we can demonstrate value add to our internal/external stakeholders.
Quality check data and make recommendations on improvements to data quality/format.
Briefing the SE Asia businesses on Procurement activity and attending regular local/regional Finance meetings.
Representing Procurement in key country/regional ESG forums.
Other duties and projects (local as well as regional) as assigned.
Key Performance Measures
Execution of category strategies through sourcing and implementation projects
Business saving targets individual as well as team targets
Projects completed
Supplier management and development where applicable SLA, KPIs and action plans
Compliance to internal & external audit bodies
Client satisfaction (internal stakeholders/360 evaluation)
Supplier reduction targets
Sound like you To apply you need to be / have-
Highly developed proficiency in sourcing and category implementation processes
Strong stakeholder engagement skills
Strong leadership skills
Proactive approach to solutioning
Ability to analyse financial information, understand the business context and extract key facts to deliver improvement and opportunities
Problem solver ability to identify and resolve issues with speed
High efficiency - organizational skills
Strong negotiation skills
Strong presentational skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Excellent PC skills, proficient in Office tools
Competencies
Demonstrated capability to manage and lead a spend portfolio of up to $50m
Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a local/regional context with consideration of local requirements and required leadership that comes with this function.
Competency in financial modelling, feasibility studies and total cost of ownership analysis.
Ability to analyse complex problems and generate solutions.
Exhibit advanced relationship and conflict management capabilities in order to guide the company/supply partner relationships as well as within the team ability to build trusting relationships.
Knowledge of procurement legislation, tendering process, contract management and supplier relationship management.
Previous experience of conducting business process re-engineering exercises.
Proven track record of working in an environment where customer needs are variable, at short notice & the ability to assess opportunities at speed
Customer driven - understands the customer needs that will support delivery of the business strategy and implements these where appropriate.
Teamwork demonstrates commitment to teamwork and creates value not only for themselves but also for others focuses on the overall objectives of the team to continuously improve.
Hands on approach leads and executes high priority projects.
Excellent stakeholder engagement skills with stakeholders at all levels.
Ability to work in a matrix organisation environment.
Experience
A proven track record of relevant cross-category procurement experience
Understanding of sourcing process and commercial supplier environment
Sourcing procedures and protocols particularly for services contracts
Experience working with suppliers and team regionally and/or globally if required
Development of mutually beneficial supplier relationships
Experience in a matrix organisation
MCIPS or equivalent preferred
If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you dont meet all of the requirements below. Were 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
Were JLLa 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. Thats why were committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. Were 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 were 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 were headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together.
