Buying Manager

2 weeks ago

London, United Kingdom Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated Full time

Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology to our clients. and we support them through professional growth, flexibility, and personalized benefits to manage life in and outside of work. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades, and technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, we empower you to shape a brighter way forward so you can thrive professionally and personally.
Responsible for local sourcing/category strategy development & execution and supplier performance across relevant indirect categories as well as other JLL entities if required.
Building relationships to ensure UK&I business sourcing needs are met and relevant JLL policies are applied.
Delivery of financial targets in line with business expectations.
Continuously drive the local/regional project opportunity agenda and ensure identification, agreement and execution of these projects.
Accountable for local/regional stakeholder sourcing solutions for specific commodity/service requirements, RFP/quotation management, bid analysis and recommendations, liaison with internal/external stakeholders for contract approvals, savings reporting, documentation and compliance.
Rationalises supply base and develops local/client supply partner framework and maintains this framework at operational supplier level.
Working with procurement technology (Jaggaer, Risk Methods, D&B etc.) – ensures team infrastructure is in place, to document sourcing projects and maintain contracts database across country/region.
Applies ethical company standards and ensures required policies are applied at all times.
Due diligence to identify regional spend, suppliers, contract status and stakeholders to continue rolling out formalised indirect procurement organization.
Guides the Sourcing Manager(s) and other relevant stakeholders on transition and mobilisation projects.
Quality check data and make recommendations on improvements to data quality/format.
Briefing the UK&I businesses on Procurement activity and attending regular UK Finance and COO meetings.
Other duties and projects (local as well as regional) as assigned.
Key Performance Measures
Execution of category strategies through sourcing and implementation projects
Projects completed
Highly developed proficiency in sourcing and category implementation processes
Ability to analyse financial information, understand the business context and extract key facts to deliver improvement and opportunities
Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a local/regional context with consideration of local requirements and required leadership that comes with this function.
Competency in financial modelling, feasibility studies and total cost of ownership analysis.
Advanced knowledge of procurement legislation, tendering process, contract management and supplier relationship management.
Customer driven - understands the customer needs that will support delivery of the business strategy and implements these where appropriate.
Hands on’ approach – leads and executes complex and high priority projects.
A proven track record of relevant cross-category procurement experience
Deep understanding of sourcing process and commercial supplier environment
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We help our people thrive, grow meaningful careers and find a place where they belong. For over 200 years, JLL (NYSE: JLL), a leading global commercial real estate and investment management company, has helped clients buy, build, occupy, manage and invest in a variety of commercial, industrial, hotel, residential and retail properties. A Fortune 500company with operations in over 80 countries around the world, our employees bring the power of a global platform combined with local expertise. Driven by our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world, we help our clients, people and communities SEE A BRIGHTER WAYSM. JLL is the brand name, and a registered trademark, of Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated.

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