Account Sourcing Manager

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an EMEA Account Sourcing Manager to drive strategic procurement initiatives. This role involves developing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with procurement policies. You'll lead negotiations, track savings, and produce insightful reports to enhance client satisfaction. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and collaboration, and make a significant impact in the real estate sector while shaping a better future. If you're passionate about procurement and looking for a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years in a leading procurement role.
• Strong written and verbal English language skills.
• Deep understanding of Facilities Management services.

Responsibilities

• Develop sourcing strategy aligned to client requirements.
• Lead negotiations and deliver savings targets.
• Produce monthly and quarterly reporting for clients.

Skills

Organisational awareness

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Project management

Financial acumen

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Creativity and innovation

Supplier relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Professional certification in procurement

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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EMEA Account Sourcing Manager

Job Description

Role/Responsibilities

The EMEA Sourcing & Procurement Client Account Sourcing Manager is to undertake and develop the following activities:

• Responsible for development of sourcing strategy aligned to client requirements, management and performance of all strategic sourcing and procurement related activities for specific client requirements across all Work Place Management (WPM) service lines as required
• Responsible for the delivery of all S&P targets related to the client account
• Represent JLL S&P in client/account meetings and forums, and ensure adherence to all relevant inputs, materials and communication
• Lead negotiations and delivery of savings targets relative to account deliverables
• Responsible for appropriate reporting and tracking of Country / regional savings delivery via relevant platform(s)
• Produce S&P monthly and QBR reporting and delivery of supplier review meetings, including status, highlights, analytics, savings, project plans, achievements, risks and issues
• Accountable for implementation of S&P Strategic procurement planning, RFP management, bid analysis and recommendations, liaison with client governance teams for Contract management and approvals, risk management, compliance, and reporting
• To manage account resources to ensure the required scope of services to be procured through discussions with Account Director, Regional / Site Facilities Managers, Operations Team(s) and client contacts are managed appropriately
• To ensure that all supplier details and files are complete and immediately updated with notified changes and actively monitor and document any changes required to the supplier contracts
• To manage framework relationships with JLL preferred suppliers with the support of the Category Management Team where required. Review performance as outlined in the framework agreements.
• To provide reporting as necessary (performance against KPIs, strategic sourcing activity, supplier performance management, contract management on a monthly / quarterly basis (as agreed with the client account) together with monthly inputs to JLL S&P organisation using the procurement platform where appropriate
• Transformation activities are supported including audits, reports, and actions
• Engage with and support training guidance and requirements reference JLL S&P Strategic
• Sourcing activities. Ensure understanding of the tools, systems, regulations, country/regional practices are available
• Ensure S&P Policies and Procedures on the account relate to the appropriate country operations and practices and that they are reviewed annually and are current
• Ensure suppliers are qualified and onboarded in line with JLL process (satisfying the compliance and risk management key requirements and appropriate systems are utilised)
• Provision of S&P transition support, including site visits, supplier on-boarding suppliers and other activities in the completion of account transitions as required
• Develop, maintain and manageESG strategy for the account supported by our JLL S&P ESG lead
• Support any required “Voice of the stakeholder/client/account surveys”, reporting results and actions

Skills

• Organisational awareness and strategic thinking, leadership, management of projects, finances and other resources
• Communication, managing self and relationships with others, team-working and cooperation, negotiating and influencing, personal effectiveness, creativity and innovation
• Strong analytical, financial and commercial skills, judgement, creativity and innovation
• 5 to 10 years in a leading procurement role
• Excellent inter-personal, communication and negotiation skills
• Excellent numerical and commercial acumen
• Strong written and verbal English language skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tool
• Deep understanding of Facilities Management services and supplier environment
• Sourcing procedures and protocols
• Experience working with suppliers across the EMEA region
• Development of EMEA strategic relationships with multi-national suppliers

Location:

On-site –London, GBR

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