Role – Regional Manager Sourcing and Procurement (APAC) to manage all aspects of sourcing, procurement, vendor management, and commercials related to the Account for multiple countries in the APAC region.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITES
Function as the Regional lead for APAC as part of the wider Global Sourcing category and functional team
Undertake Corporate Real Estate specific sourcing activity, predominantly related to branch and office projects and facilities management services.
In consultation with the Global Sourcing and Procurement Lead for the Account, drive and support sourcing strategies for the countries by working with key stakeholders and country procurement teams and/or external vendors in developing sourcing strategies.
Benchmarking through analytical data at site, country and item specific costs and budgets.
Identify and mitigate risks by implementing strong contract management strategies with suppliers and a structured procurement process.
Work strategically on bringing new procurement ideas, benchmarking, and analytics from the market by working with Global Sourcing to improve efficiency, compliance, and cost optimization.
To align with Country Corporate Procurement and be responsible for managing all aspects of the procurement service delivery on the Account and execute Procurement strategies for local/national and/or regional initiatives for facility services.
Responsible for laying down and implementing the strategy for Vendor Selection, Vendor Development & Management of all supplier relationships including administrative and operational activities and reviews.
Ensure all sourcing and contracting standards including safety and HSSE requirements are maintained.
Ensure all key performance indicators including responsibility for managing the budgets, short and long-term regional projects, operations and maintenance, interface with senior managers in client business units, coordination with other key managers within IFM alliance partner organizations and customer satisfaction.
Bring in new initiatives pertaining to Sustainability in Procurement, including but not limited to circularity, renewables, and sustainable sourcing, in collaboration with local and regional sustainability teams.
Client engagement and interactions including analysis and presentation of relevant data points.
Refresh existing vendor base, introduce new vendors, and process improvements.
ACTIVITIES
Work closely with the Global Account Sourcing & Procurement Lead, Regional Account Director r and business stakeholders to develop and support sourcing and supply strategies and manage in-country resources to help deliver as per strategies agreed
Lead the end-to-end sourcing process in conjunction with local business stakeholders and drive overall commercial and contractual benefits
Monitor and review country expenditure patterns and service operation models to seek out opportunities to improve the way services are procured and drive commercial and contractual efficiencies.
Regularly produce meaningful reporting to demonstrate savings or service improvement opportunities.
Ensure procurement is undertaken in a professional and transparent way in line with Client policies and processes.
Monitor the market & vendor base for emerging services & trends to assess potential solutions/opportunities
Undertake benchmarking and data analytics periodically to monitor risks, bring latest market best practices and value addition to clients.
Review Contractors periodically to deliver quality work practices in line with the client expectations, identify and mitigate any risks.
Responsible for setting up the AMC\maintenance contracts with service providers to service the Client requirements.
Provide detailed instruction and continuous follow-up to support the operations team in standardized RFQ/bid and contract processes.
Supervise teams to negotiate pricing and terms with vendors to provide best possible solution to client.
Manage information on cost savings and provide reports on Cost Savings whenever required.
Promote effective financial management and continue to develop financial and business acumen.
Identify opportunities to consolidate supplier base wherever possible to leverage on volume economies.
Identify suppliers, capabilities, share of business, products pricing to establish standardisation of rates for requirements.
Demonstrate continuous effort to improve procurement operations, decrease turnaround time and streamline work processes.
Manage data integrity and provide adhoc reports whenever required by the management.
Ensure compliance to JLL standard processes and procedures.
In consultation and collaboration with IFM team leads/ Ops Mangers oversee the operation, staffing, performance and development of the sub-contractor service delivery across all sites.
Demonstarted Skills
Experience in procurement with particular emphasis within the Corporate Real Estate Services area (i.e.) knowledge of Project and Facilities Management procurement.
Ability to work at a Strategic leadership level in a commercial environment
Skilled in contractual aspects and an experienced negotiator
Good relationship management and project management skills with the ability to influence stakeholders
Excellent PC skills – Advance MS office
Demonstrated organizational skills with strong analytical ability required.
Good Communication Skills especially fluent in English – written & spoken
Experience in managing teams, vendors or stakeholders in other countries in APAC region
KEY STAKEHOLDERS
Global Sourcing & Procurement Lead
Regional Account Director and Account Leadership Team
JLL Country and Account Procurement teams
Client at all sites in the region
JLL Corporate Sourcing and Vendor Management teams
Qualifications / Certifications
Qualifications in either Electrical/Mechanical/Civil Engineering or an MBA in operations management \ Logistics will be an advantage
Relevant experience in Sourcing and Vendor management of 15+ years
Knowledge of ERP like SAP / Oracle, JD Edward would be a plus
Good knowledge of suppliers, market trends, bidding process & negotiation