Team Lead Regional Sourcing & Procurement

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DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

What this job involves

The Regional Sourcing & Procurement Lead is responsible for managing and leading the strategic sourcing function across a specific portfolio of categories including the development and implementation of strategic and operational sourcing category management and supply management strategies. This ensures Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) attains the best value in the goods and services procured to enable the achievement of JLLs goals. The Head of Sourcing will be a trusted advisor and subject matter expert to both internal stakeholders and this leadership role the successful candidate will direct the procurement of goods and services for the client; assist Procurement team members and colleagues with procurement processes develop and update procurement policies and procedures as well as develop a centralised procurement program that will add value and efficiency to JLL and its Clients.

This role reports directly to the Transformation Lead APAC and requires a multi-disciplined subject matter expert in Integrated Facility Management (IFM) to manage complex initiatives and integrated outsourcing programs.

Establish lead and execute category plans strategies and frameworks including market approaches procurement analysis supplier development and evaluation to meet Clients needs and expectations.

Establish and communicate S&P vision to Clients Stakeholders Vendors and Strategic Alliance Partners to promote effectiveness and efficiency

Presents sourcing project outcomes and key recommendations to stakeholders and decision-makers

Establish and enhance stakeholder and Client engagement to ensure that sourcing strategies meet JLL and the Client needs.

Develop communicate and administer procurement team performance and development plans and appraisals.

Serve as the primary contact for procurement related questions training policy and procedure interpretation and alignment.

Develop an understanding of the business environment in which JLL operates understands its goals and how Procurement activities help achieve organisational outcomes

Utilise stakeholder input and feedback and promote continued engagement throughout the tendering and sourcing process.

Supports efforts to improve supply chain efficiency maintain service and product quality standards and reduce costs.

Identify and evaluate new market trends dynamics and opportunities to deliver market strategies and procurement decisions that meets JLL and Client needs.

Provide advice to key stakeholders and Clients on all aspects of the procurement category strategy to encourage innovative practices and support delivery of business outcome.

Proactively develop and maintain effective internal and external relationships to facilitate the achievement of business goals

Establish and enhance stakeholder and Client engagement to ensure that sourcing strategies meet JLL and the Client needs

Deliver multiple key strategic items in a fast-paced environment

Develop optimal sourcing strategies to achieve consistent quality outcomes for the category given the diverse needs of Clients.

Conduct negotiations on critical complex supply arrangements and manage contract negotiations to deliver favourable category outcomes.

Translate raw data and trends into meaningful analysis to shape the JLLs Procurement strategy

Include commercial trends analysis and risk management in developing strategies

Report on procurement activity in terms of progress results Client satisfaction value and cost.

Keep informed of the supply market dynamics and trends and develop strategies to maintain JLL influence in the market.

Work with both internal and external stakeholders to achieve value-based outcomes and minimise risk to JLL Assist in developing and communicating the IFM and SCMP vision to the client JLL vendors and Strategic Alliance Partners.

Implementing and maintaining procurement rules and standards set by JLL and client.

Assist with the design and development of Procurement dashboards Undertake any other duties that may reasonably be requested by your line manager.

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES - HEAD OF SOURCING

Leadership

Successfully manage procurement activities across multiple client portfolios balancing competing priorities while maintaining high standards of quality and attention to detail

Demonstrate a proactive self-starting approach with strong sense of urgency in driving sourcing initiatives forward

Personal Effectiveness

Manage multiple competing priorities simultaneously while maintaining meticulous attention to detail across all procurement activities

Exhibit a strong sense of urgency and self-starting mindset in executing sourcing responsibilities

Decision Making

Communicate the strategic and operational impact of sourcing decisions effectively to management and employees as appropriate

Guide company-vendor relationships through sound judgment in conflict resolution and relationship management

Relationship Building

Demonstrate advanced relationship management and conflict management capabilities to guide and strengthen company-vendor partnerships

Successfully manage client and supplier relationships by setting aligning and meeting expectations consistently

Communication

Communicate effectively and professionally with suppliers internal customers management and peers across all levels of the organization

Clearly articulate the rationale and impact of sourcing decisions to relevant stakeholders in a timely and appropriate manner

KEY SKILLS

Relevant work experience with exposure to IFM principles with knowledge of general procurement services and practices facility management experience will be highly regarded.

Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team

Ability to manage and prioritise multiple projects with competing timelines

Demonstrates a sense of urgency in completing objectives on time

Flexible attitude team player

Being able to work in a team according to the Agile Principles of project and sourcing delivery

Relationship builder both externally & internally

Excellent verbal and written skills with the ability to communicate at all levels within the organisation

Understand supply chain performance measures for goods & services

Understands demand drivers and has broad business perspective and understanding of Clients future requirements

Can work effectively both independently and in a team

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.

Management of outsourcing relationships and the ability to accomplish results through supplier management.

Negotiations of vendor contracts drawing upon good contract management skills negotiation and problem solving

Intermediate experience in financial modelling feasibility studies and total cost of ownership analysis.

Ability to analyse complex problems and generate solutions.

ROLE SPECIFICATION

Business / Commerce Degree with over 10 years experience in procurement purchasing sourcing and negotiation including the management of large multi-disciplinary teams

Relevant management experience and applied knowledge of facilities management maintenance operations and engineering will be highly regarded.

Management of outsourcing relationships and the ability to accomplish results through vendor management.

What we can do for you:

At JLL we make sure that you become the best version of yourself by helping you realize 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.

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