Senior Procurement Manager - Indirect Services

Shaping the future of real estate for a better world

At JLL, we see a Brighter Way forward for our clients, our people, our planet, and our communities. With over 200 years of real estate experience, we are, and always have been, in continual pursuit of brighter ways of working.

We bring to life see a Brighter Way in all that we do by seeking better, smarter, more innovative ways of working. We approach our work in a warmer, more optimistic, and inclusive way. JLL is a global leader in helping clients envision where people will live, work, play, shop, and eat.

What this opportunity involves: 

We are seeking a Senior Procurement Manager for Indirect Services to join us in our Sydney CBD office. You will be responsible for JLL’s corporate procurement for our businesses spanning across Australia and New Zealand.

This role is a fantastic opportunity for someone to manage the end-to-end procurement process whilst adhering to global category guidelines and initiatives. 

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. This includes leading and managing RFPs / RFQs as required. 
• Engaged proactively and collaboratively with decision makers and stakeholders. Building relationships to ensure the Australia and New Zealand’s business sourcing needs are met and relevant JLL policies are applied.
• 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/RFQ 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.
• Due diligence to identify regional spend, suppliers, contract status and stakeholders to continue rolling out formalised indirect procurement organization.
• Integrating ESG requirements into all sourcing activities

Sound like the job you are looking for? Before you apply it’s also worth knowing what we are looking for:

• Tertiary education in Business / Commerce or equivalent 
• Achievement of professional qualifications (MCIPS) or equivalent will be an added advantage
• 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
• 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.
• Highly developed proficiency in sourcing and category implementation processes 
• Strong C-level stakeholder engagement skills
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, negotiation and presentation skills 
• Sound PC skills (including sound proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite) 

What you can expect from us:

• Great employee discounts off fitness & other renowned bands
• Active Social Club
• Well-being program
• Paid time off for volunteer work
• Career Opportunities with Australia's #1 Commercial Real Estate firm
• Premium offices
• Hybrid / flexible working 

As an organisation, we don’t just accept that we are a place of many different people, but we embrace it, we celebrate it, and we proactively support the needs that difference brings. JLL is committed to equal opportunity and building an inclusive workplace.  This is why, for more than a decade, we continue to rank among the World’s Most Ethical Companies. We support applications from all underrepresented groups, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBT+, people with disability and people of all age, religions and race. We are dedicated to offering veterans from all ranks and services a successful civilian career as they transition out of the military. We recognise and appreciate the skills acquired in their service careers as vital and transferable to our workforce.
 

Apply today, quoting job reference number JPREQ344002