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This role shall lead the Sourcing & Procurement (S&P) function for a client as stated above. The role will be in Hong Kong. The role will own and execute strategic outsourcing, cost savings and vendor management programs to support JLL’s S&P commitments.

OVERALL ROLE

This role reports directly to the Regional Account Director, with a matrix reporting line to the Global Operations Director and requires a multi-disciplined subject matter expert in Integrated Facility Management (IFM) with focus in Workplace Experience areas, and to manage complex initiatives and integrated outsourcing programs.

Responsibility also extends to procurement governance, vendor compliance, vendor management and procurement strategies to achieve long term client benefits.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Business partner to Senior leaders

• Provide strategic S&P direction across functional areas and programs that involve strategic outsourcing and vendor management across multiple IFM disciplines.
• Active vendor management in the form of quarterly business reviews.
• Lead process of developing vendor management strategy, identifying, sourcing, and securing resource based on business requirements

Functional Leadership

• Provide strategic directions and negotiation process for the client on behalf of JLL,
• Provide account support in managing the Jones Lang LaSalle ERP Procurement Module. This includes system training, vendor performance management, and providing regular reporting to client account teams.
• Assist in developing and communicating the IFM and S&P vision to the client, JLL, vendors and Strategic partners.
• Supports the strategies for negotiation of major programs, projects and/or vendor activities.

Operational Leadership

• Implement, and operate integrated outsourcing strategies, standards and guidelines, training, costing parameters and tools/templates.
• Set savings targets and goals for IFM, S&P programs, and developing metrics for tracking performance.
• Implementing and maintaining procurement rules and standards set by JLL and client.

Ideal Experience

• Business / Commerce Degree with at least 10 years’ experience in procurement, strategic sourcing and negotiations.
• Relevant work experience in IFM with knowledge of procurement for services related to facility management will be highly regarded.
• Management experience in integrated outsourcing and supply chain management and procurement.
• Practical knowledge of facilities management, maintenance operations and engineering and risk management and capable of changing them to meet new and evolving needs will be highly regarded.
• Management of outsourcing relationships and the ability to accomplish results through vendor management.
• Execution of vendor contracts between the company and the vendor, drawing upon good contract management skills, negotiation and problem solving.

Critical Competencies for Success

Influencing Skills

• Exhibit exceptional relationship management and conflict management capabilities in order to guide the company-vendor relationship.
• Proven ability to lead by example, with strong influencing skills.

Stakeholder Management Skills

• Ability to work with multi stakeholders on complex projects from both internal, client, and external vendors.

Team Leadership Skills etc

• Experience managing multi country procurement teams.
• Experience in managing team members from different cultures.

Other Personal Characteristics

• Excellent communication skills and business acumen.
• Capable of managing projects in an atmosphere of uncertainty, limited time and change.

Location:

On-site –Hong Kong, SAR, China

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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