Manager, Strategic Sourcing
About The Position
The Manager, Strategic Sourcing supports Integrated Facilities and Property Management clients and internal stakeholders by optimizing JLL-managed services operations and sourcing strategies. The role delivers market, supplier, and operational intelligence and identifies and leads field resources to execute strategic initiatives. The position manages three direct reports and leads sourcing professionals toward strategic outcomes. As a subject matter expert, the Manager supports JLL sourcing strategies, supplier relationships, and program management, collaborating with clients and JLL Sourcing, Facility Management, and Property Management teams to deliver immediate and sustained benefits. The role develops, implements, coordinates, and communicates regional and national programs; supports supplier relationship and performance programs; and guides operations teams through RFP, bidding, contracting, and operational processes. The role is remote, with listed locations of Atlanta, Austin, Charlotte, Chicago, and Raleigh.
Requirements
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Strong analytical ability.
- Proven ability to lead teams in a decentralized environment.
- Proficiency in MS Office applications and excellent PC skills.
- Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) from a four-year college or university and/or 5+ years of strategic sourcing or related experience.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
Nice To Haves
- Project management and business transition experience preferred.
- MBA preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead a team of sourcing professionals to achieve strategic outcomes.
- Serve as a subject matter expert supporting JLL sourcing strategies, supplier relationships, and program management.
- Collaborate with clients and JLL Sourcing, Facility Management, and Property Management teams to drive immediate and sustained client benefits.
- Conduct periodic market trend analyses, including analysis of supplier bases and industry changes.
- Present analyses to Supply Chain and business stakeholders in a client-ready format.
- Develop, implement, coordinate, and communicate regional and national programs.
- Support and guide the Category Management team’s supplier relationship and performance programs with key suppliers.
- Provide management, instruction, and follow-up for operations teams’ RFP, bidding, contracting, and operational processes.
- Proactively manage internal and external customer expectations.
- Ensure compliance with JLL sourcing and contracting policies, procedures, risk management programs, and ethics requirements.
- Build relationships with Corporate Legal and Risk Management to ensure contract terms comply with standards and that changes are formally reviewed and approved.
- Establish work priorities, assign deliverables, and resolve issues with Operations teams, temporary help, and project-specific personnel to support client and customer satisfaction.
- Support development of diversity programs under client and company requirements.
- Participate in and provide leadership at Preferred Supplier performance review meetings.
- Support JLL e-commerce procurement initiatives.
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 comprehensive benefits package prioritizing mental, physical, and emotional health
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
