Procurement Manager

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.  

Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong.  Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.

Shaping the future of real estate for a better world!

At JLL, we see a Brighter Way forward for our clients, our people, our planet, and our communities. With over 200 years of real estate experience, we are, and always have been, in continual pursuit of brighter ways of working.

We bring to life see a Brighter Way in all that we do by seeking better, smarter, more innovative ways of working. We approach our work in a warmer, more optimistic, and inclusive way.

JLL is a global leader in helping clients envision where people live, work, play, shop, and eat.

 

What this opportunity involves:

As a Procurement Manager in JLL's Construction practice, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering effective procurement outcomes across a dynamic construction portfolio. This position sits at the intersection of strategic sourcing and project delivery, where you'll work closely with Construction teams to execute procurement activities that enable successful project outcomes. At JLL, we embrace more innovative ways of working, and this role is no exception—you'll lead sourcing activities, support project-level procurement strategies, and ensure consistent application of procurement processes, governance, and market engagement practices across all projects. Your work will directly impact cost certainty, program delivery, and supplier performance, making you an essential partner to Senior Project Managers and Project Managers throughout the delivery lifecycle. What sets JLL apart is our culture of collaboration, locally and across the globe, and you'll experience this firsthand as you coordinate across teams, engage markets, and drive competitive procurement outcomes that deliver real value for our clients.

 

Key Responsibilities include:

• 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

 

Sounds like you? This is what we're looking for:

Required qualifications:

• 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

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience working across multiple projects or programmes within a portfolio environment
• Background supporting construction delivery in property or facilities management contexts
• Knowledge of procurement governance frameworks and compliance requirements
• Experience working with preferred supplier panels or framework agreements

 

Benefits:

Great employee discounts off fitness, wellbeing & other renowned brands

18 weeks paid maternity leave

Private Health Insurance Discounts

Active Social Club

Employee assistant program

Novated Lease for EV cars

Paid time off for volunteer work

Career Opportunities with Australia's #1 Commercial Real Estate firm

Premium offices

 

What you can expect from us:

You’ll join an entrepreneurial, inclusive culture. One where the best inspire the best. Where like-minded people work naturally together to achieve great things. Join us to develop your strengths and enjoy a fulfilling career full of varied experiences. Keep those ambitions in sight and imagine where JLL can take you. 

 

As an organization, we don’t just accept that we are a place of many different people, but we embrace it, we celebrate it, and we proactively support the needs that difference brings. JLL is committed to equal opportunity and building an inclusive workplace.  This is why, for more than a decade, we continue to rank among the World’s Most Ethical Companies. We support applications from all underrepresented groups, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBT+, people with disability and people of all age, religions and race. We are dedicated to offering veterans from all ranks and services a successful civilian career as they transition out of the military. We recognize and appreciate the skills acquired in their service careers as vital and transferable to our workforce.

 

Apply today, quoting job reference number REQ539971

Location:

On-site –Sydney, NSW

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements.  We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

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