PDS Strategic Sourcing Lead

JLL•Salt Lake City, UT

1d•Remote

About The Position

The PDS Strategic Sourcing Lead focuses on launching, developing, and maturing a new Project Delivery Services program within an Integrated Facilities Management environment for a dedicated client, combining direct accountability for leading a high-performing Sourcing and Procurement team with the strategic responsibility of building a scalable PDS program from the ground up. You'll design processes, establish sourcing standards, create governance frameworks, and develop sourcing playbooks for capital and project-related services while establishing best practices for contractor selection, evaluation, contracting, and performance management. The position requires exceptional executive presence with the confidence to secure a seat at the table with senior stakeholders, proactively engaging in project planning discussions to ensure procurement involvement occurs at the earliest stages rather than waiting to be invited. You'll act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders who require procurement expertise and structure in newly launching programs, confidently navigating initial resistance or ambiguity to establish procurement as a required strategic partner. The role involves independently managing complex PDS RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs from initiation through award and transition, developing sourcing strategies and evaluation frameworks while leading cross-functional scoring and supplier selection processes. You'll recruit, develop, and retain top sourcing and procurement talent, creating high-performing integrated teams committed to delivering sustainable operational excellence while managing the Third Party Supplier Performance Management Program. This position demands someone who will actively and consistently drive procurement involvement in all PDS initiatives, taking ownership for building relationships and integrating procurement into workflows, governance forums, and capital discussions. Consistent availability during standard business hours with reliable technology access for real-time responsiveness through phone, email, and video collaboration is essential to support time-sensitive client needs.

Requirements

8+ years of strategic sourcing experience for services or indirect categories related to facilities services with demonstrated experience in Project Delivery Services procurement
Proven people management experience
Proven ability to independently lead large-scale RFx processes
Strong stakeholder management skills in complex environments
Proficient in MS applications including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Supply Chain Management
MBA
Experience building or maturing procurement programs

Responsibilities

Lead the launch and development of the Project Delivery Services procurement program, creating standardized processes, governance frameworks, and sourcing playbooks for capital and project-related services while establishing best practices for contractor selection and performance management
Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders requiring procurement expertise, proactively engaging in project planning discussions to ensure early procurement involvement, confidently navigating resistance to establish procurement as a strategic partner, and providing commercial guidance on scope development and risk mitigation
Independently manage complex PDS RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs from initiation through award and transition, developing sourcing strategies and evaluation frameworks, leading cross-functional scoring and supplier selection processes, and ensuring full documentation and governance compliance
Recruit, develop, and retain top sourcing and procurement talent, supporting career development through mentoring and visible leadership, managing team performance and developmental goals, and fostering an inclusive collaborative team culture
Manage the Third Party Supplier Performance Management Program, collaborating with operations teams to develop scorecards through surveys and CMMS metrics, sharing results and reviewing with select subcontractors via QBR process, and delivering quarterly reports to operations teams and client
Oversee annual sourcing plan development, actively managing the plan with the business and executing against it including annual benchmarking of existing third party contractor spend, identifying risks and opportunities, and recommending strategies to achieve goals while mitigating risk
Ensure the vision and strategy of the client sourcing plan are implemented and aligned with necessary objectives, leading and participating in client meetings and strategy sessions while establishing and maintaining relationships with Account Director and client leadership
Present program strategy, sourcing recommendations, and outcomes to senior leadership, communicating confidently in high-visibility meetings and responding thoughtfully to live questions and evolving project dynamics while representing procurement in capital governance forums
Establish consistent contracting standards for project services, support negotiation of design, construction, and specialty service agreements, implement risk assessment practices for capital projects, and create visibility into project spend and program outcomes
Own sourcing compliance and controls including contract and COI compliance, RFx process improvements, diverse spend, and adherence to procurement playbook while ensuring all sourcing technology tools are leveraged across assigned accounts