Director, Procurement

About the jobIndia Procurement DirectorBegaluru or other location in IndiaFull TimeAbout JLLTo be added What This Job Involves Responsible for local sourcing category strategy development execution and supplier performance across relevant indirect categories as well as other JLL entities if required Engaged proactively and collaboratively with India decision makers and stakeholders Building relationships to ensure India business sourcing needs are met and relevant JLL policies are applied Scope of the role included the JLL business JLL Technologies JLLT and JLL Business Services JBS Delivery of financial targets in line with business expectations Continuously drive the local regional project opportunity agenda and ensure identification agreement and execution of these projects Accountable for local regional stakeholder sourcing solutions for specific commodity service requirements RFP quotation management bid analysis and recommendations liaison with internal external stakeholders for contract approvals savings reporting documentation and compliance Rationalises supply base and develops local client supply partner framework and maintains this framework at operational supplier level Supplier Relationship Management tools applied to manage relationship with JLL s preferred supply base where applicable Working with procurement technology Jaggaer Risk Methods D B etc - ensures team infrastructure is in place to document sourcing projects and maintain contracts database across country region Ensure sourcing processes are in place documented adhered to and communicated to align with any audit requirements e g internal audit Applies ethical company standards and ensures required policies are applied at all times Due diligence to identify regional spend suppliers contract status and stakeholders to continue rolling out formalised indirect procurement organization Creating appropriate organizational model to deliver indirect savings via internal or outsourcing support model Integrating ESG requirements into all sourcing activity Additional Duties and Responsibilities Leading and managing RFPs quotations as required for relevant client and JLL entities Guides the Sourcing Manager s and other relevant stakeholders on transition and mobilisation projects Savings - working with Category Managers Sourcing Managers and key suppliers to ensure that savings initiatives pipeline is being driven regionally to maximize savings impacts Ensure that the savings tracker is kept up to date for the country cluster so that we can demonstrate value add to our internal external stakeholders Quality check data and make recommendations on improvements to data quality format Briefing the India businesses on Procurement activity and attending regular UK Finance and COO meetings Representing Procurement in key country regional ESG forums Other duties and projects local as well as regional as assigned Key Performance Measures Execution of category strategies through sourcing and implementation projects Business saving targets - individual as well as team targets Projects completed Supplier management and development where applicable - SLA KPIs and action plans Compliance to internal external audit bodies Client satisfaction internal stakeholders 360 evaluation Supplier reduction targets Sound like you To apply you need to be have- Highly developed proficiency in sourcing and category implementation processes Strong stakeholder engagement skills- C-level Strong leadership skills Proactive approach to solutioning People development Ability to analyse financial information understand the business context and extract key facts to deliver improvement and opportunities Problem solver - ability to identify and resolve issues with speed High efficiency - organizational skills Advanced negotiation skills Advanced presentational skills Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Excellent PC skills proficient in Office tools Competencies Demonstrated capability to manage and lead a spend portfolio of up to 50m Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a local regional context with consideration of local requirements and required leadership that comes with this function Competency in financial modelling feasibility studies and total cost of ownership analysis Ability to analyse complex problems and generate solutions Exhibit advanced relationship and conflict management capabilities in order to guide the company supply partner relationships as well as within the team - ability to build trusting relationships Advanced knowledge of procurement legislation tendering process contract management and supplier relationship management Previous experience of conducting advanced business process re-engineering exercises Proven track record of working in an environment where customer needs are variable at short notice the ability to assess opportunities at speed Customer driven - understands the customer needs that will support delivery of the business strategy and implements these where appropriate Teamwork - demonstrates commitment to teamwork and creates value not only for themselves but also for others - focuses on the overall objectives of the team to continuously improve Hands on approach - leads and executes complex and high priority projects Excellent stakeholder engagement skills with stakeholders at all levels Ability to work in a matrix organisation environment Experience A proven track record of relevant cross-category procurement experience Deep understanding of sourcing process and commercial supplier environment Sourcing procedures and protocols - particularly for services contracts Experience working with suppliers and team regionally and or globally if required Development of mutually beneficial supplier relationships Experience in a matrix organisation MCIPS or equivalent preferred Location 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 - 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