Procurement Manager

About This Role

This Procurement Manager role in JLL's Construction practice is central to achieving effective procurement outcomes across a diverse construction portfolio. The position focuses on strategic sourcing and project delivery, working closely with Construction teams to execute procurement activities that ensure successful project results. The role involves leading sourcing activities, supporting project-level procurement strategies, and ensuring consistent application of procurement processes, governance, and market engagement practices across all projects.

Responsibilities

• Execute end-to-end procurement activities across the Construction portfolio, including sourcing, tendering, and contract establishment aligned to project delivery schedules
• Collaborate with Senior Project Managers and Project Managers to develop and support project-level procurement strategies that drive value and mitigate risk
• Lead tender processes from start to finish, including preparation of RFQs, market engagement, managing tender queries and clarifications, and facilitating evaluation and recommendation activities
• Coordinate contractor and supplier onboarding processes, ensuring alignment with approved panels, frameworks, and governance requirements
• Support commercial negotiations in partnership with the Construction team, applying strong commercial awareness to achieve optimal outcomes
• Maintain and monitor procurement schedules to ensure seamless alignment with project programmes and delivery timelines
• Identify and communicate market risks, capacity constraints, and pricing trends, providing actionable insights to Construction teams to inform decision-making
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of annual procurement plans and pipeline visibility across the portfolio
• Monitor supplier performance and contribute to vendor performance reporting, supporting continuous improvement and accountability

Requirements

• Degree in Construction, Procurement, Commercial, or related discipline
• 5+ years of experience in construction procurement or a project delivery environment
• Strong experience managing construction tendering processes across contractor markets (fit-out, logistics, industrial, and similar sectors)
• Demonstrated commercial awareness, including understanding of pricing mechanisms, risk allocation, and contract structures
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent procurement activities while maintaining quality and compliance
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to provide clear procurement advice to delivery teams
• High attention to detail and disciplined approach to process management and documentation
• Familiarity with procurement systems and contract administration platforms