Junior Procurement Specialist

Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc.

. Engage with stakeholders within and outside the organization .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeBengaluru • IndiaJuniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in procurement strategies, supplier relationship management, and contract negotiation while ensuring compliance with regulations and policies. Proficient in utilizing e-procurement systems and analytical skills to drive cost-effective solutions.

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Procurement Strategy DevelopmentSupplier Relationship ManagementRFPs and Bid AnalysisContract NegotiationE-Procurement Systems

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Hard Skills

Procurement PrinciplesSourcing ManagementSpend Category AnalysisCost ModelingContract GovernanceNumeracy SkillsAnalytical SkillsRisk MitigationVendor Registration ProcessesCompliance with Regulations

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsPeople Skills

Tools & Technologies

JaggaerBravoMS ApplicationsE-Procurement Applications

Industry Keywords

Supplier MarketplaceProcurement GovernanceStakeholder EngagementSavings ReportingCategory Strategy Improvements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Engage with stakeholders within and outside the organization
Provide procurement advice and guidance to stakeholders in India
Collaborate with regional and global procurement colleagues
Develop and execute sourcing and procurement strategies for the PDS Central Procurement Team in India
Lead RFPs, perform bid analysis, negotiate contracts, and prepare recommendations
Liaise with internal stakeholders for contract approvals, savings reporting, and documentation
Identify risks and provide mitigation solutions
Manage supplier relationships and performance
Support e-procurement applications, systems, and methodologies
Support Jaggaer adoption, implementation, and training for distributed PDS teams
Maintain vendor registration processes and regional DQE dashboard accuracy
Oversee Bravo usage on projects
Prepare presentations and reports on procurement goals and roadmap status
Work with project, procurement, cost management, and central procurement teams on project procurement and cost management
Gather and track procurement information to support targets and category strategy improvements
Maintain procurement governance and administer contracts

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least three to six years of experience applying procurement principles, approaches, and practices
Detailed knowledge of supplier marketplace, key drivers and levers, supply base and balance of power, spend category, sourcing management, and technology
Fluent in written and oral English
Superior people skills and communication skills
Proficient in all MS applications and procurement systems
Strong numeracy and analytical skills
Ability to analyze numbers and derive cost models and solutions
Experience with supplier relationship and performance management
Experience with RFPs, bid analysis, contract negotiation, and procurement governance
Ability to ensure compliance with regulations, policies, standards, guidelines, and procedures

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay and benefits package
Total Rewards Program
Entrepreneurial and inclusive work environment
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities