[Hiring] Senior Manager, Sourcing and Procurement @JLL

Role 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.

HQ functional support (50%) + Specific account support (50%)

Strategic Procurement Management:

• Develop and implement comprehensive sourcing strategies for all of account in Japan (especially local accounts), ensuring alignment with our client or JLL procurement policies and requirements.
• Lead all procurement activities in accordance with contract requirements, especially in case of specified saving targets in SoW.
• Ensure fair, open, and transparent procurement processes that demonstrate best value.
• Manage end-to-end subcontractor lifecycle from identification to off boarding in JLL system.
• Implement procurement strategies to identify opportunities for cost savings.
• Lead competitive tendering processes in accordance with contract requirements.

Vendor Management & Compliance

• Maintain a comprehensive vendor database and ensure all suppliers meet security clearance requirements in the contract with the client.
• Conduct vendor performance evaluations and implement continuous improvement programs.
• Lead the S&P activities in transition & vendor onboarding.
• Ensure all procurement activities comply with contract requirements, client policies, and applicable regulations.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work with account team on all procurement-related matters.
• Support account team with supplier coordination.
• Liaise with account team (or client) on procurement approvals and supplier selections.

Documentation & Information Management

• Maintain all information, data, and documents relating to supplier and subcontractor management as required by contract.
• Prepare procurement-related reports for monthly operations meetings and quarterly reviews if necessary.
• Support audit requirements with comprehensive procurement documentation.

General duties

• Provide superior customer service to meet on-site client’s expectation.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience with complex multi-vendor environments.
• Comprehensive knowledge of sourcing strategies, competitive tendering, and contract negotiation.
• English Business Level proficiency recommended but not required.
• Ability to prepare procurement documentation in both Japanese and English.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Goal-oriented with ability to meet strict deadlines and performance targets.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and requirements.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the security clearance level required by the contract.
• Minimum of 5 years’ industry experience required in a corporate environment or as a third-party service provider.
• Good team player.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Sedentary work with occasional site visits.
• Ability to attend vendor meetings at various locations.

Location

• Remote – Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan.

Benefits

• 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!