
Regional Vendor Management & Procurement Director
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- Develop, implement, and continuously refine vendor management strategies aligned with organizational goals
- Establish and maintain a robust vendor performance management framework
- Lead vendor selection, onboarding, and offboarding processes
- Conduct regular vendor performance reviews and implement improvement plans
- Manage risk associated with vendor relationships, including compliance and business continuity planning
- Foster strategic partnerships with key vendors to drive innovation and value creation
- Develop and execute category strategies and sourcing plans
- Serve as the primary subject matter expert in procurement, staying abreast of industry trends and best practices
- Design and implement sourcing strategies that balance business needs, risk management, and market capabilities
- Ensure all procurement activities align seamlessly with account strategies and client deliverables
- Manage regional spend, achieving and surpassing baseline targets and cost efficiency goals
- Lead complexity reduction initiatives and standardization programs across all sites
- Lead and develop the helpdesk team, ensuring efficient administration of tickets on both JLL and client platforms
- Maintain the highest standards of data integrity and system accuracy across all helpdesk operations
- Oversee data collection, analysis, and reporting for periodic reviews and ad-hoc management requests
- Ensure exceptional user experience through coaching, monitoring, and continuous improvement of helpdesk processes
- Analyze helpdesk data to identify meaningful patterns, trends, and insights, proposing innovative solutions to enhance efficiency and improve key performance indicators (KPIs)
- Manage the prompt resolution of customer complaints, with appropriate escalation when necessary
- Support global alignment programs and oversee modifications to helpdesk platforms as needed
- Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to gather requirements and align strategies with business needs
- Build and nurture strong relationships across the organization, from C-suite executives to operational teams
- Serve as the escalation point for complex vendor and procurement issues
- Build consensus for strategies at the account level, steering consistent implementation across all sites
- Develop and maintain positive, client-focused relationships within Facilities, Culinary and Security (FCS), and other cross-functional teams
- Oversee contract management processes, ensuring compliance with corporate policies and legal requirements
- Manage insurance certificate compliance across the vendor base
- Conduct comprehensive training for account teams on vendor management, procurement, and helpdesk best practices
- Manage end-to-end RFx processes on behalf of client, from development to evaluation and award
- Implement and maintain robust tracking and reporting systems for vendor performance and sourcing project outcomes
- Drive operational compliance across all areas of responsibility
- Analyze data to identify trends and propose solutions for enhanced efficiency and improved KPIs
- Advanced degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field
- Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in vendor management, procurement, and customer service operations, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
- Proven track record in strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, and delivering substantial cost efficiencies
- Strong knowledge of vendor management principles, procurement practices, helpdesk operations, corporate regulations, and relevant legislation
- Experience working with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and procurement software
- Professional certifications such as CPSM, CPIM, ITIL, or equivalent are highly desirable
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills with the ability to see the big picture while managing details
- Strong leadership abilities, capable of inspiring and developing high-performing teams across multiple disciplines
- Excellent negotiation and influencing skills, with a track record of securing favorable terms with vendors
- Adaptability to work effectively in a matrix organization and manage competing priorities
- Customer-focused mindset with superior relationship-building skills across all levels of an organization
- Ability to drive innovation and process improvement across vendor management and procurement
- Advanced commercial acumen and financial management skills
- Exceptional communication skills
- Proficiency in data analysis and the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights
- Change management expertise to guide teams and processes through organizational transformations
I want to work for JLL.