Position Overview
The Procurement Manager will oversee strategic sourcing and vendor management initiatives for JLL Work Dynamics, supporting our integrated workplace solutions. This role is responsible for optimizing procurement processes, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring cost-effective acquisition of goods and services that enable exceptional client experiences in modern workplace environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute procurement strategies for workplace services, and facility management supplies.
- Manage end-to-end RFP processes for complex, multi-site workplace solutions.
- Build and maintain strategic supplier relationships across service providers for pan India.
- Negotiate contracts and pricing agreements to optimize total cost of ownership.
- Ensure compliance with JLL procurement policies and global vendor management standards.
- Implement procurement best practices and standardize processes across regional teams.
- Maintain Rate Cards for Manpower related Services, Facilities Consumables, Cleaning Equipment, Pantry/Boardroom Supplies, Indoor Plants Rental Services, and other ad-hoc purchases.
- Maintain procurement databases and generate regular spend analytics and supplier performance reports.
- Support budget planning and cost forecasting for Account initiatives.
- Collaborate with Workplace Managers, Client Delivery Teams, Finance, Legal and Risk Management, for various requirements from time to time.
- Provide procurement expertise during client proposals and workplace strategy development.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field.
- 7+ years of procurement experience, preferably in facilities management or workplace services.
- Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
- Experience with e-procurement platforms and supplier management systems.
- Knowledge of statutory compliances such as ESI, PF, GST, and other state/central regulations.
- Knowledge of E-Procurement systems such as Jaggaer / Ariba / Coupa is a plus.
Skills & Competencies
- Strategic thinking and analytical problem-solving.
- Excellent communication and relationship management.
- Ability to build relationships and collaborate with Suppliers across pan India.
- Financial acumen and cost analysis capabilities.
- Project management and cross-functional collaboration.
- Knowledge of workplace trends.
