AMER Sourcing Lead

JLL•Austin, TX

38d•Onsite

About The Position

The AMER Sourcing Director leads commodity sourcing strategies across North and South America, managing a team of sourcing professionals to deliver transformative procurement solutions. This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on execution, developing category plans, negotiating contracts, and driving cost efficiencies for JLL's facility and project management services. You'll collaborate with global sourcing teams and directly impact client satisfaction through innovative supplier relationships and operational excellence.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related discipline
5+ years of experience in Sourcing/Supply Chain field with team management experience
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Project, Excel, Word, and Outlook
Proven experience developing and negotiating supplier contracts
Strong analytical capabilities to evaluate deals and pricing structures
Excellent communication and presentation skills with internal and external stakeholders
Demonstrated project management and process development skills

Nice To Haves

Global sourcing experience across multiple regions
Experience with e-commerce procurement initiatives
Knowledge of supplier diversity program requirements
Experience supporting facility management and project services
Background in budget preparation and management across multiple countries
Familiarity with cross-functional stakeholder team leadership

Responsibilities

Manage and mentor a team of sourcing professionals across all sourcing activities and initiatives
Develop comprehensive category plans with spend visibility, supplier summaries, and market insights
Lead RFP/bid processes, contract negotiations, and supplier relationship management
Coordinate with global regional Sourcing Leads to ensure program continuity and standardized reporting
Conduct supplier performance reviews, manage scorecards, and ensure contract compliance
Analyze price proposals and financial data to determine optimal pricing structures
Partner with operations teams to support daily sourcing and supply chain activities