JLL supports the Whole You, personally and professionally.
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. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people in our industry; 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.
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At JLL, we make sure that you become the best version of yourself by helping you realize your full potential in an entrepreneurial and inclusive work environment. We will empower your ambitions through our dedicated Total Rewards Program, competitive pay and benefits package.
Our client’s mission "to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful" has helped it become one of the few companies in the world worth more than one trillion US dollars.
The Asia Pacific region is an important part of our client’s success. JLL helps our client achieve its ambitions by delivering the services and supporting the spaces that enable their business to thrive.
Kickstart your career by working in a team managing some of the world's most inspiring office spaces. With nearly 10 million square feet of office space across Asia, there is plenty of room to grow! The JLL account team has developed a unique culture, drawing and adapting from JLL and our client’s way of working and thinking.
What This Job Involves
Provide strong sourcing leadership across the APAC region. Manage a small team of sourcing professionals to deliver optimized solutions, supporting properties in multiple countries. Proactively manage a robust Project Delivery Services pipeline while maintaining the established Integrated Facilities Management supplier portfolio.
Sourcing Leadership
Lead end-to-end sourcing processes for project-related bidding (infrastructure upgrades, small projects, fit outs). Manage programs from initial scope collection, bidder coordination, proposal evaluation, final supplier selection, and contract award. Coordinate cross-functional RFP teams involving technical subject matter experts, legal, finance, and operations stakeholders to ensure comprehensive evaluation. Develop and execute comprehensive sourcing strategies that align with client objectives and drive measurable value across the portfolio.
Manage contractual paperwork for facilities management services (maintenance, operations). Perform periodic market trend analysis; analyze supplier base, industry changes, and emerging opportunities. Report analysis to business stakeholders in an executive-facing form.
RFP Process Management & Optimization
Standardize and continuously improve RFP processes, templates, and evaluation methodologies to increase efficiency and consistency across all sourcing initiatives.
Manage multiple concurrent RFP processes while maintaining quality standards and meeting aggressive timeline requirements.
Lead supplier debriefing sessions and provide detailed feedback to unsuccessful bidders while maintaining positive vendor relationships.
Team Management and Development
Recruit, develop, and retain top sourcing talent across the APAC region. Manage and coach team members on their performance, progress and developmental goals. Create high-performing, integrated sourcing teams committed to delivering sustainable operational excellence. Establish work priorities, assign deliverables and resolve issues to assure client satisfaction.
Stakeholder Collaboration and Client Partnership
Work strategically with key stakeholders, regional procurement teams, and external vendors to develop and support sourcing strategies. Partner closely with Project Delivery teams throughout sourcing processes, managing expectations and providing regular status updates. Lead and participate in client meetings and strategy sessions. Establish and maintain relationships with client leadership.
Compliance, Risk Management and Process Excellence
Ensure compliance to JLL's sourcing and contracting policies, procedures, risk management programs, and ethics. Establish relationships with Corporate Legal and Risk Management to ensure all contractual terms and conditions comply with standards and are formally reviewed and approved. Standardize and continuously improve sourcing processes, templates, and evaluation methodologies to increase efficiency and consistency.
Vendor and Performance Management
Manage the Supplier Performance Management Program, including collaboration with Project Managers, Finance, and Operations teams. Develop and maintain robust supplier databases with pre-qualified vendors across multiple service categories.
Analytics and Reporting
Undertake benchmarking through analytical data at site, country and item-specific costs and budgets. Develop and maintain systematic, analytical, and results-based methods for tracking savings, cost avoidances, monitoring supplier performance, and sourcing effectiveness. Communicate these results to the business.
Interested? An Ideal Candidate Would Need to Have the Following Qualifications
Required Experience and Technical Skills
Four-year degree from a college or university in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related discipline
MBA preferred
CPM, CPSM, CPSD, or related certification preferred
10+ years in strategic sourcing or related experience with particular emphasis within Corporate Real Estate Services, Facilities Management, and Project Delivery environments
Project management and business transitions experience preferred
Proven track record of project management work within the construction management industry
Proven experience managing teams, vendors, or stakeholders across multiple countries in the APAC region
Excellent interpersonal skills, organizational skills, and strong analytical ability
Excellent communication skills – oral and written
Fluent in English
Strong financial analytical and negotiation skills required
Excellent PC skills, proficient in MS Office applications – Excel, Word & PowerPoint
E-procurement experience, preferably Jaggaer, Ariba, SAP, Oracle, or JD Edwards
Elevated knowledge of regional suppliers, market trends, bidding processes and negotiation skills
Key Competencies
Influential Leadership: Persuasive and instills confidence among stakeholders across any form of communication
Collaborative Approach: Works effectively across a complex matrix organization with a team and JLL firm-first orientation
Strategic and Critical Thinking: Exhibits strong levels of insight and has a reputation as a forward thinker
Client Centric: Ability to lead with a focus on client’s needs to create and deliver solutions that exceed expectations
Ability to Work at a Strategic Leadership Level: In a commercial environment, skilled in contractual aspects and an experienced negotiator
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!
About JLL
We're JLL — a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 102,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. That's why we're committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We're using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people and our communities.
Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do and we're honored to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally. Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued and empowered to achieve our full potential is important to who we are today and where we're headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together.
If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements below. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!
Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:
JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health.
About JLL –
We’re JLL—a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 102,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. That’s why we’re committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We’re using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people, and our communities.
Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do and we’re honored to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally.
Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued and empowered to achieve our full potential is important to who we are today and where we’re headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together.
