- Responsible for management and performance of all strategic sourcing and procurement related activities for specific client requirements across the portfolio under management (includes all service lines as required).
- Accountable for implementation of strategic client accounts and pursuits, procurement planning, RFP management, bid analysis and recommendations, liaison with client governance teams for Contract approvals, Savings reporting, documentation and compliance.
- Manage team and stakeholders to ensure that scope of services/service level agreements are in place (collaboration with Account Manager, Facilities Managers, Operations Team and client contacts as appropriate).
- To track budget / savings from tenders / process re-design / negotiation initiatives and provide monthly/ Quarterly reports to Sourcing & Procurement Leadership
- To ensure that all vendor details and files are complete and immediately updated with notified changes and actively monitor and document any changes required to the vendor contracts.
- To manage framework relationships with JLL preferred suppliers. Review performance as outlined in the framework agreements.
- Transformation activities are supported by the team including audits, reports and actions.
- Gather knowledge on Market & Country intelligence, report information through the Knowledge Centre
- As required support the new business through Solutions Development with country/ regional knowledge and potential site visits. Assist in bid supplier solutions/ strategies
- Developing the Supply Chain to meet the business and client needs, strengthening the capabilities for opportunities of partnership and B2B.
- Develop team and give Training / guidance / support on the Sourcing & Procurement Strategic Sourcing activities, ensure understanding in the tools, systems, regulations, country/ regional practices are available.
- Leading Saves/ innovation summits by category within country
- Ensure Policies and procedures on the accounts relate to the appropriate country operations and practices. That they are reviewed annually and are current.
- Ensure Sourcing & Procurement Account Sourcing Managers develop and implement Sourcing plans for their client/country/region.
- Excellent inter-personal, communication and negotiation skills
- Excellent numerical and commercial acumen
- Strong analytical ability required
- Strong written and verbal English language skills, additional WE language preferred/required
- 5 to 10 years in similar position
- Deep understanding of IFM services and supplier environment
- Sourcing procedures and protocols – particularly for service contracts
- Experience working with suppliers across the EMEA region
- Hold a business management or related degree
- MCIPS or Country Equivalent preferable.
Account Sourcing Director - London, United Kingdom - JLL
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