Regional Procurement Lead

Company Overview

Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) is a global professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. Operating in 70 countries with over 27,500 employees in Asia Pacific, JLL delivers value through property management, outsourcing, and investment management services.

Job Summary

The Regional Procurement Lead will direct the Supply Chain Management & Procurement function to develop and execute regional procurement strategies, lead vendor management and cost optimization programs, and ensure alignment with global standards across Asia Pacific.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement regional procurement strategies aligned with global governance frameworks to deliver sustainable long-term value
• Design and deliver communication and training programs to enhance stakeholder understanding and engagement in procurement initiatives
• Lead vendor management activities including oversight of RFP processes and execution to secure optimal resources based on business requirements
• Serve as a strategic partner to clients by building trust-based relationships, anticipating needs, and delivering procurement solutions that exceed expectations
• Achieve savings targets by implementing robust tracking mechanisms and providing transparent, data-driven reporting on procurement performance
• Lead the Supply Chain Management & Procurement team across Asia Pacific markets to ensure service excellence and alignment with business objectives
• Provide strategic direction for outsourcing initiatives and vendor management across Integrated Facility Management disciplines
• Establish and maintain strategic relationships with clients, account teams, and corporate procurement to drive effective supplier communication and governance
• Identify and capture cost reduction opportunities through annual savings programs and category management principles
• Lead continuous improvement programs with suppliers and buying groups to optimize processes and enhance value delivery
• Develop supply market intelligence to influence supplier selection and ensure access to best-in-class solutions
• Deploy best practice procurement strategies consistently across operational expenditures and capital works programs
• Foster a continuous learning culture and high-performance environment within the procurement team through training, coaching, and professional development
• Promote teamwork, trust, and ethical work practices within the team and across client and account leadership groups