Regional Procurement Lead

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Regional Procurement Lead

What this job involves:

General

• Comply with all procurement rule and policy.
• Develop, execute annual sourcing plan on time with good quality.
• Record all sourcing savings into Bravo system, CSTS system accordingly.
• Work closely with the JLL HQ SCMP/ operation teams to maximize the procurement benefits our Clients.
• Demonstrate continuous effort to improve procurement operations, decrease turnaround time and streamline work processes.

Bidding & procurement management

• Advise on and establish agreed procurement strategy with Client based on specific project information and Client’s standard procurement policies. Propose the preferred procurement packages and requirements.
• Establish and manage the competitive tendering and selection process.
• Identify opportunities to consolidate supplier base wherever possible to leverage on volume economies.
• Research JLL vendor’s / supplier’s capabilities, identify a pool of candidate vendors / preferred suppliers for bidding consideration.
• Prepare pre-qualification questionnaire for all potential vendors and complete the pre-qualification process and/or confirm pre-qualification conformance of existing vendors.
• Develop and agree standard contract documentation to include Client corporate standards/ guidelines and all commercial terms for the service.
• Consolidate (or manage consolidation of) the tender documentation.
• Manage the tender process including responding to any RFI.
• Evaluate bidder proposals.
• Assist in the negotiation of contracts with an optimum mix of conformity, price and quality.
• Assess the quotations submitted and nominate the bidders with which the commercial/ financial negotiations may be conducted.
• Support contract negotiations at the appropriate management level.
• Assist to negotiate contract terms, pricing and payment schedule, ensuring that the agreements with the vendors / suppliers are commercially advantageous.
• Detail commercial assessment.
• Submit and obtain relevant approvals to proceed with regard to JLL internal LoA requirements.
• Complete tender report and provide the recommendation.
• Review and approve Vendor Service Agreement submitted by site team.
• Support the operation team in vendor administration and management throughout service term.

Risk management

• Establish risk plan to identify potential risk, indicate the impact and advice on risk mitigation.
• Contingency policy management.

Post-contract management

• When requested support monitor and if required participate as key person in negotiation and settlement of all disputes between client.

Requirements：

Education /Work Experience Requirement

• Business/Commerce Degree with at least 2 years of sourcing experience working in a procurement / operations role in the corporate environment is highly desirable.
• Experienced understanding of key categories in Facilities Management.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs.
• Understanding of financial evaluation and interpretation of supplier’s records and their key cost and business drivers.

Technical and Administrative Skills

• Knowledge of procurement principles and approach including category and sourcing management.
• Familiar with China contract laws and tender process.

Business Skills

• Familiar with China construction market, regulations and general practices.
• Skillful in commercial negotiations with client, contractors, consultants and authorities.
• Demonstrated analytical ability to identify and assess relevant trends

Interpersonal Skills

• Good communicator with client and vendors.
• Good Chinese and English communication skills both verbal and written.
• Ability to deal with a diverse range of personalities and work pressures.
• Ability to prioritize.
• Ability to work autonomously and make sound decisions when required.
• Strong Organizational skills.
• Ability to deal with multiple tasks and work towards and achieve tight deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to handle high workload.
• Ability to follow-up with suppliers (via phone and email).

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

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