Assistant Manager, Procurement (Bidding and Mobilization)

Assistant Manager, Procurement (Bidding and Mobilization)

Apply remote type On-site locations Singapore time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id REQ402751

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Mobilisation Management:

• Lead and manage multiple Procurement Mobilisation activities for new accounts or extension to existing accounts.
• Define a solution-focused approach including understanding client and Mobilisation requirements and adapting or developing tools to meet these needs.
• Manage and ensure the Procurement processes are in accordance with the principles of JLL policy, Mobilisation Process Framework and vendor contract obligation.
• Plan, develop and own the project timelines, critical mobilisation tasks and objectives.
• Manage the procurement timelines in alignment with Regional Mobilisation lead and client.
• Lead, communicate and manage a seamless mobilisation for the transfer of responsibility management of changes for vendor services from client service providers to JLL.

Supply Chain:

• Mobilise and manage country procurement resource to execute client mobilisation.
• Own and lead project calls with all stakeholders, including circulation of minutes of meeting and drive closure on open action items.
• Review and analyse existing client vendor contracts and propose cost-saving initiatives.
• Prepare vendor’s KPI and as needed, draw down from client MSA.
• Prequalify, monitor and control vendors who can deliver on time and live up to JLL quality standards in the most cost-efficient manner and match client contract requirements.
• Lead contract saving deliverables: Collaborate with Country Operation and Procurement to deliver opportunities for the Account.
• Identify, develop and enhance vendor management programmes, tools and best practices to facilitate effective project coordination, resource planning and execution.
• Engage in direct pricing negotiation with service providers.
• Provide recommendations to resolve any vendor pricing issues that may arise.
• Facilitate conflict resolution and take ownership for business case accountability and lead regional implementation for project and vendor spend categories.
• Maintain a central database of all projects including Mobilisation and Optimisation.
• Identify and recruit an account-dedicated sourcing team.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the management.

Stakeholder Management:

• Establish rapport and communication channels with various stakeholders.
• Be the lead client contact relating to outsourced services, champion in updating Procurement Mobilisation resolving, escalate and resolve anticipated issues.
• Manage client expectations related to service providers and project timelines.
• Be the Procurement advisor to the internal stakeholders (account/site teams and business).
• Collaborate with other functions workstream leads as required, including Legal, Finance, Engineering & Operations, and Human Resources to establish compliance that impacts service providers.

Location:

On-site – Singapore

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!