APAC HR Procurement Manager

Jll

The Role

Overview

Lead MSP implementation & manage contingent workforce procurement across APAC.

Key Responsibilities

  • cost optimization
  • vendor management
  • compliance
  • msp implementation
  • executive reporting
  • negotiation strategy

Tasks

-Drive cost optimization through rate benchmarking, demand management, and market intelligence, -Partner closely with HR, finance, and business leaders to align contingent labor strategies with organizational goals, -Ensure supplier diversity, compliance, with labor laws, and adherence to ethical procurement practices, -Ensure compliance with Indian labor regulations, tax laws and company policies, -Contribute to global and/or regional procurement initiatives related to workforce strategy and category management, -Collaborate with business verticals to showcase opportunities, understand demand, and optimize talent supply chains, -Partner with global and regional procurement, HR, legal and IT teams, -Establish a negotiation strategy, including saving levers and performance metrics for our future vendors joining the program, -Deliver executive reporting and insights on contingent workforce spend, performance, and risks, -Act as primary point of contact for vendors, -Track and ensure approval of all cost reduction, cost avoidance, and other benefits from the contingent labor program, -Manage sourcing, negotiation, and contracting with vendors, -Implement governance structures for vendor and worker classification (FTE vs contractor), -Support the end-to-end implementation of an MSP solution for contingent labor in India and other identified countries in APAC, -Identify opportunities to improve program efficiency, supplier performance, and worker experience, -Manage transition from current staffing arrangements to the MSP model, ensuring minimal disruptions to operations, -Maintain strong documentation and audit trails for contingent workforce engagements, -Support the development of standardized processes for onboarding, tenure tracking, extensions, and offboarding of contingent workers, -Lead Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) with key strategic vendors,

Requirements

  • vendor management
  • contingent labor
  • stakeholder management
  • advanced excel
  • msp/vms
  • labor laws

What You Bring

-7-15 years of experience in procurement or vendor management with at least 3-5 years focused on contingent labor or workforce solutions, -Strong stakeholder management and cross functional leadership skills, -Analytical mindset with advanced Excel and reporting skills, -Proficiency with MSP/VMS platforms, -Deep understanding of contingent workforce models and suppliers' ecosystems, -Benchmark against best-in-class contingent workforce programs, -Proven experience managing an MSP program in India or across APAC, -Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation abilities. -Strong understanding of India labor laws, compliance frameworks, and supplier governance, -Experience working in multinational or matrixed organizations,

The Company

About Jll

-Founded over 200 years ago, JLL has become a global leader in real estate services and investment management. -With a presence in over 80 countries, JLL offers a wide range of services, including property management, advisory, and capital markets. -JLL manages iconic properties like the Shard in London and works with Fortune 500 companies to optimize real estate portfolios. -The company is known for its innovative solutions in real estate technology and sustainability. -Typical projects include large-scale urban developments, corporate relocations, and infrastructure advisory. -JLL has pioneered the integration of data-driven insights into real estate decision-making. -The company’s expertise spans across diverse sectors, such as residential, commercial, industrial, and infrastructure. -Notable for its long-standing history, JLL continues to shape the global real estate landscape.

Sector Specialisms

Industrial

Energy

Infrastructure

Buildings

Residential

Commercial

Water Resources

Heavy Civil

Marine

Transport

Utilities

Solar

Wind

Nuclear

Government

Hotels and Hospitality

Cultural Facilities

Educational Facilities

Military Housing

Sports Facilities

Healthcare and Laboratory Facilities

Logistics and Supply-Chain Management

Critical Environments and Data Centers

Office

Retail and Shopping Malls

Sort & Fulfillment Centers