Senior Manager, Sourcing and Procurement

Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc.

. Develop and implement comprehensive sourcing strategies for all of account in Japan (especially local accounts) .

Posted 5/8/2026full-timeRemote • 🇯🇵 JapanSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and implement comprehensive sourcing strategies for all of account in Japan (especially local accounts)
Lead all procurement activities in accordance with contract requirements, especially in case of specified saving targets in SoW.
Ensure fair, open, and transparent procurement processes that demonstrate best value.
Manage end-to-end subcontractor lifecycle from identification to off boarding in JLL system.
Implement procurement strategies to identify opportunities for cost savings.
Lead competitive tendering processes in accordance with contract requirements.
Maintain a comprehensive vendor database and ensure all suppliers meet security clearance requirements in the contract with the client.
Conduct vendor performance evaluations and implement continuous improvement programs.
Lead the S&P activities in transition & vendor onboarding.
Ensure all procurement activities comply with contract requirements, client policies, and applicable regulations.
Work with account team on all procurement-related matters.
Support account team with supplier coordination.
Liaise with account team (or client) on procurement approvals and supplier selections.
Maintain all information, data, and documents relating to supplier and subcontractor management as required by contract.
Prepare procurement-related reports for monthly operations meetings and quarterly reviews if necessary.
Support audit requirements with comprehensive procurement documentation.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 5 years’ industry experience required in a corporate environment or as a third-party service provider
Demonstrated experience with complex multi-vendor environments
Comprehensive knowledge of sourcing strategies, competitive tendering, and contract negotiation
English Business Level proficiency recommended but not required
Ability to prepare procurement documentation in both Japanese and English
Strong organizational and time management skills
Goal-oriented with ability to meet strict deadlines and performance targets
Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and requirements
Must be able to obtain and maintain the security clearance level required by the contract.
Good team player
Effective interpersonal skills
Sedentary work with occasional site visits
Ability to attend vendor meetings at various locations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Superior customer service to meet on-site client’s expectation

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Hard Skills & Tools

sourcing strategiescompetitive tenderingcontract negotiationprocurement documentationvendor performance evaluationscost savings identificationsubcontractor lifecycle managementaudit requirements supportdata managementreport preparation

Soft Skills

organizational skillstime managementgoal-orientedflexibilityadaptabilityinterpersonal skillsteam playercommunication skillsproblem-solvingattention to detail