Assistant Manager Sourcing

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Assistant manager Sourcing Integrated Facilities Management – Leading Global Technology company

Here in [ India ] , we manage [ 4.8 M space ] across [19 offices ] .

Our client’s mission "to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful" has helped it become one of the few companies in the world worth more than one trillion US dollars. 

The Asia Pacific region is an important part of our client’s success: occupying 22 offices across 1 countries. JLL helps our client achieve its ambitions by delivering the services and supporting the spaces that enables their business to thrive. 

Kick start your career by working in a team managing some of the world's most inspiring office spaces. With nearly 10 million square feet of office space across Asia, there is plenty of room to grow! The JLL account team has developed a unique culture, drawing and adapting from JLL and our client’s way of working and thinking.

What this job involves:   Support procurement strategies for services supporting facility management sites. Manage administrative and operational activities. Ensure Jones Lang LaSalle sourcing and procurement standards are maintained.

Ensuring client satisfaction: Responsible for executing the procurement strategy for the JLL account. · Negotiate pricing and terms with suppliers to provide best possible solutions for the client. · Provide detailed instruction and continuous follow-up to support the Ops Team with standardized RFQ/RFP processes and contracting processes. · Ensure proper communications with the Ops Team. · Identify opportunities to consolidate the supplier base wherever possible to leverage volumes of economy. · Identify suppliers, capabilities, share of businesses, and product pricing to establish standardisation of rates. · Manage information of POs issued by the client and ensure timely issue of POs to suppliers. · Ensure Procurement Dashboards & PO Trackers are maintained as per agreed format and shared with the Finance and Ops Teams. · Be proactive and manage internal and external customer expectations. · Ensure compliance to JLL standard processes and procedures. · Manage data integrity and provide adhoc reports when required by the management team. · Demonstrate continuous effort to improve procurement operations, decrease turnaround time, and streamline work processes. · Manage information on cost savings and provide reports on cost savings whenever required   Strategic Planning: Supported by your manager and the India account lead, you’ll prepare business strategies for your country and ensure their success. Maintaining a consistent focus on data integrity and timely delivery against targets will be a key focus of this role. Forecasting and accurately projecting against exponential growth, on this high volume client account will be key to your success.   Meeting the clients’ facilities needs: You’ll be responsible for working closely with the client to understand their current needs and anticipate future requirements. Your planning and stakeholder management skills will be vital in this role, you will be a key decision making in the procurement and management of vendors and services.    Risk management: Monitoring adherence against policies, procedures and applicable laws will be your responsibility along with compliance against procurement regulations. Your team will be able to rely on your guidance and support during negotiation activities. You’ll instill a risk-conscious culture within your team to ensure swift risk identification and immediate mitigation besides maintaining regular updates and reporting as per the applicable procedures.

Sound like you? To apply, you’ll need to be:

Knowledgeable & confident: To fit into the role, you must have at least [10] years of relevant experience in facility or property management, preferably within a fast paced and high volume MNC environment. You will have exceptionally high standards and be skilled in relationship management, with strong analytical and presentation skills, as well as financial acumen, you will be equipped with some of the essentials for the job. You should be goal-oriented and possess the ability and confidence to make tough decisions to resolve problems or improve operations.   Team player: JLL’s unmatched excellence is only made possible by teamwork, a core value you will possess. In this exciting and dynamic environment, we expect you to lead from the front and support your team in achieving all targets. Likewise, you must have a proven track record of flawless execution against regional goals, all while following company standards and procedures. Ensuring that the team practices our ‘I am JLL’ core behaviour while under your leadership. Passionate about guiding and mentoring your team members, you realize that their success is your success.   Team leader: Do you consider yourself a natural leader? Can you be a role model for others? These skills will become an asset because you’ll work as an ambassador of JLL’s code of ethics. Leading by example, with consistent improvements, you’ll set objectives and measurable goals for others. You’ll create a conducive environment empowering your team to ensure superior service delivery, excellence and personal growth. You’ll be skilled in managing team members remotely and effectively.   You’ll enjoy working within a diverse and inclusive team, experience of managing  team members would be a strong advantage in this role with the ability to develop strong relationships and rapport with people from all backgrounds. 

Communication expert: How do you rate your communication skills? Can you effectively convey your vision, strategy and plan to the client and motivate your team to achieve the desired results? This interpersonal skill will help you manage and negotiate vendors, source act upon client feedback, while mitigating risks and setting examples through your actions.   Client focused enthusiast: Can you lead by example and develop your team to achieve maximum client satisfaction levels? Are you able to encourage cooperation and performance excellence? A ‘yes’ means you can function as a coach ensuring high morale and work ethic in the team, as well as continuing effective client collaboration and partnership.   What we can do for you: At JLL, we make sure that you become the best version of yourself by helping you realize your full potential in an entrepreneurial and inclusive work environment. We will empower your ambitions through our dedicated Total Rewards Program, competitive pay and benefits package. Apply today!

Location:

On-site –Bengaluru, KA Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40 If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements.  We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

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