Category Management Lead

JLL • Atlanta, GA

7d • $120,000 - $135,000 • Remote

About The Position

JLL is seeking a Category Management Lead to develop and manage facilities-goods supplier relationships for its JLL Marketplace business. Suppliers include large B2B product distributors and manufacturers serving the facilities-management industry. Categories include soft and hard goods such as office supplies, workplace experience services, MRO, and construction.

The role focuses on supplier relationship management, program development and enablement, and strategic growth across assigned categories. The position develops and maintains category and supplier strategies, leverages JLL's scale, establishes supplier relationships, prepares and manages supplier contracts, identifies market innovations, supports client solutions, and delivers value to supplier partners and the business. The role collaborates with JLL business partners and external suppliers and requires strong communication, interpersonal, and prioritization skills.

The position is virtual/home office, with Austin, Atlanta, or Charlotte preferred. The posting lists the location as remote in Atlanta, Georgia, or Austin, Texas. Flexibility with work hours and travel is required as needed. Visa sponsorship is not provided; candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in business or engineering.
• At least 3 years of relevant work experience, or a combination of relevant work experience and education.
• Strong contracting, negotiation, and account-management skills.
• Outstanding verbal and written interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to communicate with client and supplier representatives, internal business customers, and team members.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to adapt, prioritize, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility with work hours and travel as needed.
• A sense of urgency and responsiveness to stakeholders.
• Professional yet personable demeanor.
• Detail orientation and strong analytical skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise judgment, and work with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated proficiency with applicable software, including MS Windows, MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and AI-based platforms.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Supply chain, purchasing, industrial sales, or operations background.
• Knowledge of emerging procurement technologies and marketplaces.
• Experience maintaining and executing compliance programs.
• Technical buying or engineering experience directly involving the facilities-management industry.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to financial targets by continuously driving assigned seller-category strategies and identifying and executing projects independently.
• Use market and industry intelligence to identify and qualify suppliers, support business decisions and service delivery with data, identify risks and threats, and propose mitigation solutions.
• Contribute to the Seller Council by bringing seller best practices, feedback, and innovations into the organization and to clients.
• Create strategic solutions for specific commodities and manage RFPs, quotations, bid analyses, and recommendations.
• Liaise with internal business partners on contract approvals, savings reporting, documentation, and compliance.
• Develop a clear strategic supply-partner framework and maintain it at senior supplier level.
• Prepare high-quality papers and presentations for internal and external business partners and teams.
• Negotiate and apply proven strategies within areas of responsible spend.
• Partner with functional leads and business partners to drive immediate and sustained benefits for clients and JLL.
• Identify additional cost and operational efficiencies through strategic thought leadership.
• Serve as the Supplier Management subject matter expert and primary point of contact within the business.
• Assist teams with operational and sourcing process improvements, including SKU rationalization and standardization.
• Provide pricing support for new business pursuits and other JLL teams, including group buys and consulting engagements.
• Manage product cross-referencing and spend-analytics tasks with supplier partners.
• Lead contract administration for the Supplier Management team.
• Comply with JLL policies and procedures, including ethics and business practices.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision care.
• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay.
• Supportive culture and a comprehensive benefits package prioritizing mental, physical, and emotional health.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level