Regional Procurement Lead

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Singapore; On-site; SGD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated is seeking a Regional Procurement Lead for on-site duties in Singapore. The role focuses on developing sourcing strategies, leading procurement plans, and managing supplier performance across the account.

You will work closely with stakeholders to ensure alignment with client deliverables and drive value through robust supplier management. The role requires extensive experience in procurement, category leadership, and a proven track record in delivering cost

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of detailed knowledge in procurement and sourcing.
• Solid understanding of category management and spend analytics.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute category sourcing plans across sites.
• Lead supplier negotiations and contract management.
• Collaborate with account/client teams to align sourcing with business goals.
• Provide risk management and compliance oversight for sourcing activities.

Skills

Procurement

Category management

Stakeholder management

Sourcing strategy

Vendor management

Education

Business qualification

Tools

RFx processes

Job description

## Regional Procurement LeadApply: On-site: Singapore: Full time: Posted Today: REQ540594**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.**Regional Account Procurement Lead****JLL Workplace Management (WPM)****ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES** **OVERALL ROLE**The Procurement Manager is responsible for all the sourcing management activities across all sites or in-scope region within the account. He will develop, get approval and ensure implementation of the sourcing strategies and manage areas of sourcing responsibility and process knowledge. **MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES****Leadership (where applicable)*** Support the development of the category strategies and lead sourcing plans and the implementation of those strategies* Serve as the subject matter expert for the category area and to maintain and develop this knowledge* Support and drive initiatives for the defined key suppliers of the category**Client/Stakeholder Management*** Work closely with key stakeholders to ensure the collation of category requirements including spend, demand, supplier performance and service requirements in a logical format.* Drive business relationship with the other team members* Be the Main point of contact in the resolution of escalated supplier issues and ensure appropriate supplier management and performance metrics have been agreed**Business Operations*** Design sourcing plans and deliver those strategies directly or indirectly as business requires. Balances the business needs, company risk and supply market capability to determine the optimum route to deliver maximum value* Ensure sourcing strategies are aligned to account strategy or Client deliverables.* Drive operational compliance in the areas of contract management and insurance certificates.* Manage, in conjunction with Account Manager, the supplier spend to achieve baseline targets including glide path savings* Support any ad-hoc tasks as assigned by Account Manager, not limited to the duties / responsibilities as described, to support the business requirements.**Management*** Deliver sourcing plans in a consistent way and manage the Rfx on behalf of the Client.* Handle the development, implementation and maintenance of vendor, Rfx & other procurement/sourcing related documents and reports.* Build consensus and deliver “buy in” at account level for sourcing strategies. Steer consistent implementation across all sites within the account, acting as central point of contact for solving strategy* Track, review and report on sourcing project performance, plan implementation and use this information to determine opportunities for further improvement to category strategy definition and target setting* Define and initiate complexity reduction initiatives and standardisation programs through involvement of all sites.* Manage risk to the account through robust sourcing strategies and sourcing management and by ensuring adherence to corporate compliance, platform and policy. **CANDIDATE SPECIFICATION:****KEY SELECTION CRITERIA** **Ideal Experience****Relevant Business qualification**Min 5 to 7 years of detailed knowledge and experience in specific area of expertise, including market place, key drivers and levers, supply base and balance of powerProfessional knowledge of procurement principles and approach including category and sourcing managementSound knowledge of corporate regulations and legislation to ensure creation of effective and binding group contracts **Critical Competencies for Success**Spend managed effectively and in line with procurement targetsLeveraging the scale of category spend, managing the risk to the group and delivering category value to the group (cost reductions, improved quality and service)Delivery and management of robust and complex sourcing and procurement projects.Stakeholder management and adaptable to matrix organization. **Other Personal Characteristics**Demonstrated superior Client relationship skills – able to interact and interact face to face with external Clients and influence decision makingDemonstrated superior people management skills – ability to lead and manage team to deliver effective resultsStrong communicator – good presentation skills and possesses strong verbal & written communication skills (English & local language)Capable of building relationship from scratch and ‘selling’ the benefits of procurementSelf-motivated and confident, high level of commercial awarenessFlexible – able to adapt to rapidly changing situationsExhibits honesty & trustworthinessOpen to new ideas & willing to challenge status quo **KEY STAKEHOLDERS not limited to:**JLL Management StaffClient Management StaffSupplier Management Staff **EXTENDED SUPPORT to:**Account Manager / Account Director **REPORTING TO**Regional Account Director**Location:**On-site –Singapore