Procurement and Sourcing Leader – Project & Development Services

JLL•Chicago, IL

15h•Remote

About The Position

JLL is seeking an experienced Procurement and Sourcing Leader to establish and lead the sourcing function for its Project & Development Services team. This role involves building scalable processes for managing a high volume of sourcing events annually across numerous projects, ensuring competitive bidding for construction trades within commercial real estate. The leader will develop vendor management systems, maintain contractor performance data, ensure vendor compliance, and establish reporting protocols with client procurement teams. The goal is to build an efficient, compliant, and transparent sourcing infrastructure that builds client confidence and operational autonomy.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Construction Management, or related field
8-12 years of progressive procurement or sourcing experience, preferably in construction, corporate real estate, or professional services
Proven track record managing high-volume sourcing operations with demonstrated process discipline and scalability
Deep knowledge of construction trades, subcontracting practices, and vendor management
Experience developing vendor prequalification programs, performance management systems, and contractor databases
Strong understanding of competitive bidding processes, evaluation methodologies, and selection best practices
Expertise creating procurement reporting and dashboards for executive and client audiences
Experience working with client procurement organizations and building trusted advisor relationships
Knowledge of construction contracting, insurance requirements, and risk allocation
Proficiency in procurement software, vendor management systems, and data analysis tools, preferably Jaggaer and Aravo.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience with reporting/analytics platforms
Understanding of procurement regulations, compliance requirements, and ethical sourcing principles
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing sourcing across multiple countries and regions including Latin America
Background in principal project delivery or at-risk construction management
Familiarity with e-procurement platforms, sourcing tools, and contract management systems
Experience in client-facing roles requiring regular presentation and communication with senior stakeholders
Understanding of construction cost estimating and market pricing validation

Responsibilities

Design and implement comprehensive sourcing processes that meet contractual obligations requiring competitive bidding for all trades over account directed clip levels in the Americas.
Establish standardized workflows for sourcing events from initiation through vendor selection and contract award.
Create sourcing event templates, evaluation criteria, bid packages, and selection methodologies appropriate for various trade types.
Develop clear timelines and milestones for sourcing activities that align with project schedules.
Manage 150-500 sourcing events annually (3-10 per project across ~50 projects) with efficiency and consistency.
Be proficient at technology solutions and tools used to execute sourcing processes, suggest improvements that would improve cycle times.
Ensure all sourcing activities comply with contractual requirements, client policies, and JLL standards.
Create quality control checkpoints to verify sourcing integrity and documentation completeness.
Build and maintain a comprehensive vendor library covering all design and construction vendors across North and South America in key client geographies.
Utilize existing tools for vendor prequalification processes including financial review, insurance verification, safety record evaluation, and capability assessment.
Utilize existing tools to ensure vendor documentation remains current including licenses, insurance certificates, bonding capacity, and compliance requirements.
Maintain regional vendor databases organized by trade, geography, specialty, and capability.
Segment vendors by project size, complexity, and regional coverage to enable efficient sourcing.
Regularly update vendor information to ensure readiness for project deployment.
Establish vendor performance evaluation frameworks measuring quality, schedule adherence, safety, cost management, and collaboration.
Implement systematic performance tracking for all engaged vendors across the project portfolio.
Collect performance feedback from project managers, superintendents, and client stakeholders.
Create performance scorecards and dashboards providing clear vendor assessments.
Maintain historical performance data enabling informed vendor selection decisions.
Identify high-performing vendors for preferred status and underperforming vendors requiring improvement plans or removal.
Conduct periodic vendor business reviews with key contractors.
Use performance data to continuously refine and improve the vendor pool.
Serve as primary liaison with client procurement teams, building trusted partnerships based on transparency and performance.
Develop standardized reporting tools that provide clear visibility into sourcing activities, vendor selection, and procurement compliance.
Establish regular reporting cadence (monthly, quarterly, or as required) with consistent formats and metrics.
Create executive summaries and detailed reports showing sourcing event status, vendor awards, cost competitiveness, and compliance adherence.
Proactively communicate sourcing strategies, challenges, and successes to client stakeholders.
Present sourcing outcomes with supporting rationale demonstrating fair, competitive processes.
Build client confidence through demonstrated procurement rigor, enabling greater operational autonomy for the PDS team.
Address client procurement inquiries and concerns promptly with data-driven responses.
Collaborate with client teams on continuous improvement opportunities.
Ensure all sourcing activities meet contractual obligations, client policies, and regulatory requirements.
Maintain comprehensive documentation of sourcing events including solicitations, bids received, evaluation criteria, and selection justification.
Implement conflict of interest protocols and ethical sourcing standards.
Monitor vendor compliance with insurance, licensing, safety, and legal requirements.
Identify and mitigate procurement-related risks including vendor capacity constraints, market conditions, and supply chain disruptions.
Coordinate with JLL Legal, Risk Management, and Compliance teams on procurement matters.
Conduct periodic audits of sourcing processes and vendor files to ensure compliance and quality.
Monitor construction market conditions, trade contractor availability, and pricing trends across North and South America.
Build relationships with trade associations, industry groups, and contractor networks.
Identify emerging vendors and expand the contractor pool in underserved geographies or trades.
Analyze sourcing outcomes to identify cost optimization opportunities and market trends.
Develop category strategies for major trade groups (MEP, finishes, specialty systems, etc.).
Leverage volume across the project portfolio to negotiate favorable terms and pricing.
Identify opportunities for panel agreements or preferred vendor arrangements where appropriate.
Continuously refine sourcing processes based on lessons learned, team feedback, and performance metrics.
Implement procurement technology platforms to improve efficiency, transparency, and data management.
Develop automation solutions for routine sourcing activities and vendor communications.
Create self-service tools enabling project teams to initiate and track sourcing requests.
Generate analytics and insights to inform strategic decisions and process improvements.