Senior Procurement Manager - Banking Industry

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

OVERALL ROLE

The Procurement Manager will oversee and manage all Account associated procurement strategy and implementation on a global banking clients India portfolio. The role will ensure that country teams follow established processes for planning, budgeting, obtaining  all required approvals to execute procurement needs on behalf of the client.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage all account vendor contracts for various services like manpower, technical AMC, consumables,  facility services, etc
• Source the right vendor partner to meet JLL and Clients strategic objectives, including, Operational, Sustainability and Health & Safety requirements
• Manage & implement the Accounts saving initiatives to meet annual Saving Glidepaths.
• Drafting requirements for bidding and conduct various sourcing references―including requests for information, proposals and quotations.
• Draw up contracts and find opportunities to drive costs down and ensure all existing and new contracts are on an outcome based model
• Handle the development, implementation and maintenance of purchase orders and benchmark reports
• Carry out scheduled audits to ensure that both contract and insurance requirements are met
• Take part in growing the business by actively participating in tender/pricing activities
• Monitor vendors who can deliver on time and live up to our quality standards―at the right price
• Build strong and lasting relationships with the suppliers and keep track of their performance to make sure that we partner with only the best ones
• Monitor the vendor management programmes TPO compliance, vendor evaluations, vendor registration, insurance coverage, etc
• Manage the procurement team, lead and guide them on all procurement aspects. Conduct yearly goal settings, performance reviews and control attrition.

CANDIDATE SPECIFICATION:  KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

Ideal Experience

• Bachelor degree in Business Administration, Real Estate, Facility Management, Supply Chain Management or a related discipline
• A minimum of 10 years of strategic sourcing experience and at least 3 years experience managing a procurement team within a change environment
• Past experience in banking, projects or facilities management industry is a plus
• Be competent and goal-driven
• Demonstrated track record in successfully managing multiple projects and delivering project objectives in a timely manner
• Management experience in integrated outsourcing and supply chain management and procurement with the ability to accomplish results through vendor management
• Practical knowledge of facilities management, maintenance operations and engineering and risk management and capable of changing them to meet new and evolving needs will be highly regarded
• Efficient with productivity software, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Project, and SharePoint
• Previous experience working with cross-functional teams.
• Exceptional communication skills; ability to support cross-functional teams through influence, advice, and modeled behavior versus micromanagement; excellent interpersonal skills; calm under pressure
• Proven self-starter with strong organizational skills.

Critical Competencies for Success

• Client Focus & Relationship Management
• Ease of interaction with a wide range and wide level of client staff
• Has a customer-oriented attitude
• Demonstrates proactive & professional approach to program delivery
• Project Management & Organizational Skills
• Excellent planning & organizational skills to prioritize work and meet tight deadlines
• Proven ability to manage multiple and complex operational matters on a daily basis
• Problem Solving & Strategic Thinking
• Capacity to deal with ambiguity and solve complex problems effectively
• Analytical, proven ability to solve problems using a quantitative approach
• Proven ability to employ holistic approaches and looks at long term solutions

Other Personal Characteristics

• Strong communicator Excellent presentation skills and possesses strong verbal & written communication skills (English); also an active listener
• Passion for quality has an eye for detail to make sure the best delivery of services
• Self-motivated; confident & energetic
• Ability to effectively deal with stressful situations
• Flexible – able to adapt to rapidly changing situations
• Strongly goal-oriented – able to focus on meeting all performance targets
• Is a team player – able to cooperate and work well with others to meet targets
• Proven ability to initiate and follow through with improvement initiatives
• Exhibits honesty & trustworthiness
• Open to new ideas & willing to challenge status quo