Assistant Procurement Manager

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services advisory and technology for our clients We are committed to hiring the best most talented people and empowering them to thrive grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong Whether youve got deep experience in commercial real estate skilled trades or technology or youre looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward Key Responsibilities 1 Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with company objectives2 Manage the entire procurement process from identifying needs to contract negotiation and vendor management3 Analyze market trends pricing and supplier performance to make informed purchasing decisions4 Negotiate contracts and agreements with suppliers to achieve optimal terms pricing and quality5 Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand their requirements and ensure procurement activities meet business needs6 Implement and maintain a supplier evaluation and performance management system7 Identify and mitigate supply chain risks through strategic sourcing and supplier diversification8 Oversee the procurement team providing guidance and mentorship to team members9 Ensure compliance with company policies industry regulations and ethical standards in all procurement activities10 Implement cost-saving initiatives and continuous improvement processes in the procurement function11 Manage procurement budgets and track key performance indicators KPIs 12 Stay updated on industry best practices and emerging technologies in procurement and supply chain managementQualifications 1 Bachelor s degree in Supply Chain Management Business Administration or related field MBA preferred2 5 years of experience in procurement sourcing or supply chain management3 Proven track record of successfully implementing procurement strategies and achieving cost savings4 Strong negotiation and contract management skills5 Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities6 Proficiency in procurement software and ERP systems7 Knowledge of industry regulations and best practices in procurement8 Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills9 Leadership experience and ability to manage cross-functional teams10 Professional certification e g CPSM CPM is a plusLocation On-site Bengaluru KAIf this job description resonates with you we encourage you to apply even if you dont meet all of the requirements Were interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table JLL Privacy NoticeJones Lang LaSalle JLL together with its subsidiaries and affiliates is a leading global provider of real estate and investment management services We take our responsibility to protect the personal information provided to us seriously Generally the personal information we collect from you are for the purposes of processing in connection with JLLs recruitment process We endeavour to keep your personal information secure with appropriate level of security and keep for as long as we need it for legitimate business or legal reasons We will then delete it safely and securely For more information about how JLL processes your personal data please view our For additional details please see our career site pages for each country For candidates in the United States please see a full copy of our Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action policy Jones Lang LaSalle JLL is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process including the online application and or overall selection process you may contact us at This email is only to request an accommodation Please direct any other general recruiting inquiries to our page I want to work for JLL