Assistant Manager Procurement

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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 you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades, and technology, or you’re 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.

Assistant Manager Procurement

 Responsibilities :
Devising and using fruitful procurement and sourcing strategies

Discovering profitable suppliers and initiate procurement partnerships

Negotiating with external vendors to secure advantageous terms

Job brief:
We are looking for an experienced Procurement Manager to manage the company’s supply of products and services. Procurement Manager responsibilities include strategizing to find cost-effective deals and suppliers. The Procurement Manager’s duty is to discover the best ways to cut procurement expenses, so that the company can invest in growth and people. This role will support all sourcing requirements related to Corporate Facilities Management operations .

Responsibilities
Devise and use fruitful sourcing strategies

Discover profitable suppliers and initiate business and organization partnerships

Negotiate with external vendors to secure advantageous terms

Approve the ordering of necessary goods and services

Finalize purchase details of orders and deliveries

Examine and test existing contracts

Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness

Collaborate with key persons to ensure clarity of the specifications and expectations of the company

Foresee alterations in the comparative negotiating ability of suppliers and clients

Expect unfavorable events through analysis of data and prepare control strategies

Perform risk management for supply contracts and agreements

Control spend and build a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs

Proven working experience as a procurement manager, procurement officer or head of procurement

Knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques as well as a dexterity in “reading” the market

Talent in negotiations and networking

Good knowledge of supplier or third party management software

Aptitude in decision-making and working with numbers

Experience in collecting and analyzing data

Strong leadership capabilities

BSc degree in supply chain management, logistics or business administration

Other Responsibilities :
Develop, hone and execute new improved procurement strategies across all channels of purchasing

Evaluate and enhance our operations in local spend while researching and prospecting developments in global spend

Delegate tasks and supervise the work of purchasing and procurement agents across all departments

Manage every aspect of the supply chain and notify the senior management team of any possible obstacles to ideal efficiency

Institute policies and procedures for collecting and reporting key metrics that will reduce our overall expenses while increasing productivity

Perform cost analysis and set appropriate benchmarks

Coordinate deliveries

Create policies and procedures for risk management and mitigation

Eligibility skills
Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Accounting required (MBA preferred)

5+ years’ experience in procurement or purchasing in Integrated Facility Management

Excellent managerial and training skills

Multilingual preferred

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.