Senior PDS Sourcing Manager
About The Position
The Senior PDS Sourcing Manager provides Project Delivery Services (PDS/Construction) clients and internal stakeholders with support for optimizing JLL-managed services operations and sourcing strategies across the United States. The role executes strategic sourcing for PDS and IFM projects, developing approaches to achieve the best total cost of ownership across clients’ project portfolios. The position collaborates with corporate sourcing and project management teams to improve sourcing delivery, simplify processes, and increase account and project team productivity through tools and communication. It uses category intelligence and data analytics, including capital plans and project demands, to set strategy and drive results, and advances the PDS preferred supplier program. The manager oversees RFPs and bids, contracting, and operational processes for subcontracted goods and services; manages customer expectations; and ensures compliance with sourcing, contracting, risk management, and ethics policies. The role also works with Corporate Legal and Risk Management on contractual terms and approvals, establishes priorities and assigns deliverables with operations teams and project personnel, supports supplier diversity programs, participates in preferred supplier performance reviews, and supports e-commerce procurement initiatives. This is a remote position associated with Atlanta, Georgia; Charlotte, North Carolina; Chicago, Illinois; or Houston, Texas. The position does not provide visa sponsorship; candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) from a four-year college or university.
- At least 5 years of strategic sourcing or related experience.
- Proven track record and deep experience working within the construction management industry.
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, strong analytical ability, and proven ability to lead teams.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent PC skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship; visa sponsorship is not provided.
Nice To Haves
- Project management experience.
- Business transitions experience.
- Knowledge of supply base and/or sourcing business practices specific to the Construction and Real Estate industry.
Responsibilities
- Provide PDS/Construction clients and internal stakeholders with support for optimizing JLL-managed services operations and sourcing strategies across the United States.
- Execute strategic sourcing for PDS and IFM projects to drive the best total cost of ownership across client project portfolios.
- Collaborate with corporate sourcing and project management teams to improve sourcing organization and delivery, simplify processes, and increase account and project team productivity through tools and communication.
- Use category intelligence and data analytics, including capital plans and project demands, to set strategy and drive results.
- Advance the PDS preferred supplier program and demonstrate the value of JLL’s scale and supplier relationships.
- Manage and execute RFPs/bids, contracting, and operational processes for subcontracted goods and services; proactively manage internal and external customer expectations.
- Ensure compliance with JLL sourcing and contracting policies, procedures, risk management programs, and ethics.
- Work with Corporate Legal and Risk Management to ensure contractual terms comply with standards or approved changes and receive formal review and approval.
- Establish work priorities, assign deliverables, and resolve issues with Operations teams, temporary help, and/or project-specific personnel to support client and customer satisfaction.
- Support and assist with developing diversity programs in accordance with client and company requirements, including mentoring and educating suppliers through meetings.
- Participate in and provide leadership for 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
Senior
