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\xe2\x80\x99ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades, and technology, or you\xe2\x80\x99re 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.

Regional Procurement Director
Work Dynamics

Benefits to eligible employees, include:

• Medical benefit plan includes dental coverage, and access to mental wellbeing counselling sessions.
• Flexible Medical benefits programme
• Digital Healthcare provider
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Leadership
Support the development of the category strategies and lead sourcing plans and the implementation of those strategies
Serve as the subject matter expert for the category area and to maintain and develop this knowledge
Support and drive initiatives for the defined key suppliers of the category

Client/Stakeholder Management
Work closely with key stakeholders to ensure the collation of category requirements including spend, demand, supplier performance and service requirements in a logical format.
Drive business relationship with the other team members
Be the Main point of contact in the resolution of escalated supplier issues and ensure appropriate supplier management and performance metrics have been agreed

Business Operations
Design sourcing plans and deliver those strategies directly or indirectly as business requires. Balances the business needs, company risk and supply market capability to determine the optimum route to deliver maximum value
Ensure sourcing strategies are aligned to account strategy or Client deliverables.
Drive operational compliance in the areas of contract management and insurance certificates.
Manage, in conjunction with Account Manager, the supplier spend to achieve baseline targets including glide path savings
Conduct vendor management training for account team
Support any ad-hoc tasks as assigned by Account Manager, not limited to the duties / responsibilities as described, to support the business requirements.

Management
Deliver sourcing plans in a consistent way and manage the Rfx on behalf of the Client.
Handle the development, implementation and maintenance of vendor, Rfx & other procurement/sourcing related documents and reports.
Build consensus and deliver \xe2\x80\x9cbuy in\xe2\x80\x9d at account level for sourcing strategies. Steer consistent implementation across all sites within the account, acting as central point of contact for solving strategy
Track, review and report on sourcing project performance, plan implementation and use this information to determine opportunities for further improvement to category strategy definition and target setting
Define and initiate complexity reduction initiatives and standardisation programs through involvement of all sites.
Manage risk to the account through robust sourcing strategies and sourcing management and by ensuring adherence to corporate compliance, platform and policy.

CANDIDATE SPECIFICATION: KEY SELECTION CRITERIA
Ideal Experience
Relevant Business qualification
Min 5 to 7 years of detailed knowledge and experience in specific area of expertise, including market place, key drivers and levers, supply base and balance of power
Professional knowledge of procurement principles and approach including category and sourcing management
Sound knowledge of corporate regulations and legislation to ensure creation of effective and binding group contracts

Critical Competencies for Success
Spend managed effectively and in line with procurement targets
Leveraging the scale of category spend, managing the risk to the group and delivering category value to the group (cost reductions, improved quality and service)
Delivery and management of robust and complex sourcing and procurement projects.
Stakeholder management and adaptable to matrix organization.

Other Personal Characteristics
Demonstrated superior Client relationship skills \xe2\x80\x93 able to interact and interact face to face with external Clients and influence decision making
Demonstrated superior people management skills \xe2\x80\x93 ability to lead and manage team to deliver effective results
Strong communicator \xe2\x80\x93 good presentation skills and possesses strong verbal & written communication skills (English & local language)
Capable of building relationship from scratch and \xe2\x80\x98selling\xe2\x80\x99 the benefits of procurement
Self-motivated and confident, high level of commercial awareness
Flexible \xe2\x80\x93 able to adapt to rapidly changing situations
Exhibits honesty & trustworthiness
Open to new ideas & willing to challenge status quo

KEY STAKEHOLDERS not limited to:
Management Staff
Client Staff
Supplier Staff
Government authorities

EXTENDED SUPPORT to:
Account Leads/Management
If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don\xe2\x80\x99t meet all of the requirements below. We\xe2\x80\x99re 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 \xe2\x80\x93

We\xe2\x80\x99re JLL\xe2\x80\x94a 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\xe2\x80\x99s why we\xe2\x80\x99re committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We\xe2\x80\x99re 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\xe2\x80\x99re 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\xe2\x80\x99re headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together.