Procurement Manager - Capital

JLL; Mumbai; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

JLL is seeking a Procurement Manager to coordinate and manage consultants, contractors, client stakeholders, and vendors for capital projects across Asia. You will drive sourcing strategies, lead tendering processes, and align with JLL Engineering and site teams to achieve savings and compliance.

Strong organizational skills and a detail-focused approach are essential. The role requires a background in cost/ procurement with 5+ years of experience, and expertise in capital project lifecycles.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in cost, capital sourcing, procurement or supply chain management.
• Background in Quantity Surveying, Commercial, or Construction preferred.
• Strong procurement skills including RFP management, contract management, negotiation, supplier relationship management, evaluation and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Must work effectively in a fast-paced environment with a proven track record in managing capital sourcing for projects.
• Identify early warnings and work with clients and project teams to mitigate risks.
• Monitor the procurement process, including tendering, recommendations and contract awards.
• Develop and maintain long-term partnerships with vendors and manage vendor selection, evaluation and improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with clients and project management teams to translate business requirements into time-bound actions.
• Recommend sourcing and e-bidding strategies for capital projects.
• Manage complex analyses and share actionable insights.
• Engage independently with project suppliers.
• Perform ad hoc assignments as directed by management.

Skills

Procurement experience

Stakeholder management

Negotiation skills

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

E-sourcing tools

Job description

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way .

Our people at JLL 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 you've got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you're looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.

JLL has an opportunity for a Procurement Manager to take responsibility for the coordination and management of consultants, contractors, client stakeholders, and vendors for the successful delivery and execution of capital projects for our client across Asia.

In this role, you will be responsible for driving sourcing strategies that maximize savings and commercial opportunities while ensuring compliance and fostering innovation. Your duties will include leading robust tendering processes, working closely with JLL Engineering and operational site teams to identify suitable vendors, implementing clear objectives and quality control systems for all commercial activities. By coordinating closely with various stakeholder teams, you'll play a crucial role in delivering successful outcomes for capital projects.

The ideal candidate will have an eye for detail and a structured approach to tasks. You'll need to manage the demands of capital project procurement, requiring adaptability and strong organizational, sourcing and project management skills.

This role offers the opportunity to drive commercial value across a diverse range of projects and services, making a significant impact on our clients' operations and bottom line.

Making clients our priority

The best person for this job is one who always considers what's best for our clients. As such, you'll maintain a strong and positive relationship with our clients by identifying their needs, requirements, and constraints.

Maintaining the JLL legacy

We uphold excellence in everything we do-that has been essential to our more than 200 years of staying power. As the person in charge, your task is to continue our tradition of project success. You'll accomplish this by creating a network of consultants and contractors who can deliver the required scope of every project.

Your expertise will also be central in identifying project risks and mitigating them. Furthermore, you'll be responsible for developing project-related reports, analyses and reviews regularly.

A Snapshot of the Role

• Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, with a proven track record in managing the capital sourcing process for projects in a similar role.
• A background in Quantity Surveying and/or Project Management is beneficial.
• Strong understanding of the fit-out, capital, and construction industries; construction methods; and project lifecycles. Experience with the operational aspects of mission-critical facilities and infrastructure systems will be highly regarded.
• Identify early warnings and work with clients and project teams to suggest and implement appropriate risk mitigation measures.
• Responsible for cost planning, cost control, procurement management, construction cost management, and associated project reporting duties.
• Advise project teams on cost-effective and value-added solutions.
• Monitor the procurement process, including tendering, recommendations, and contract awards.
• Develop and maintain long-term partnerships with vendors; manage vendor selection, evaluation, and improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with clients and project management teams to translate business requirements into time-bound actions.
• Recommend sourcing and e-bidding strategies for capital projects.
• Manage complex analyses and share actionable insights.
• Engage independently with project suppliers.
• Perform ad hoc assignments as directed by management .

• Results-focused, passionate about continuous improvement, and able to maintain a high level of client satisfaction with minimal issues.
• A minimum of 5+ years' experience in a related cost, or capital sourcing/ procurement/supply chain management role.
• Background in Quantity Surveying, Commercial, or Construction preferred.
• Strong understanding of new-built construction projects.
• Strong technical sourcing & procurement experience, including RFP management, contract management, negotiation, supplier relationship management, evaluation and analysis skills.
• Ability to work both independently and part of a wider team, managing a wide range of internal and external stakeholders to drive positive outcomes.
• Excellent communication and reporting skills.
• Logical approach and high attention to detail.
• Bachelor's degree, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or an equivalent field preferred.
• Experience working with E-sourcing tools
• Proficiency in Arabic