Sourcing Manager (PDS)

JLL•Charlotte, NC

3d•Remote

About The Position

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way. Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward. Manager, Strategic Sourcing - What this job involves Provide support of Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) and Project Delivery Services (PDS) clients and internal stakeholders related to optimization of JLL managed services operations and sourcing strategies across the US. Responsible for executing PDS & IFM strategic sourcing by developing innovative ways to drive the best total cost of ownership across Clients portfolio of projects. Enhance PDS strategic sourcing organization and delivery through collaboration with the corporate sourcing and project management teams, developing innovative ways to simplify our processes through utilization of tools and communication to increase account/project team productivity. Use category intelligence and data analytics, including capital plans and project demands, to set strategy and drive results. Advance the preferred supplier program within PDS to demonstrate the value of our scale and supplier relationships. Provide management and execution of RFP/bid, contracting and operational processes around subcontracted goods and services. Be proactive and manage internal and external customer expectations. Ensure compliance to JLL’s sourcing and contracting policies, procedures, risk management programs, and ethics. Establish relationship with Corporate Legal and Risk Management to ensure all contractual terms and conditions comply with standard or other contract changes and are formally reviewed and approved by legal/risk management. Establish work priorities, assign deliverables and resolve issues with Operations teams, temporary help and/or project-specific dedicated personnel to assure client satisfaction, customer satisfaction. Support and assist development of diversity programs in accordance with clients and company requirements. Mentor/educate suppliers through meetings. Participate and provide leadership to Preferred Supplier performance review meetings. Support JLL e-commerce procurement initiatives.

Requirements

Excellent Inter-personal skills
Organization skills
Strong Analytical Ability
Proven ability to lead teams
Excellent communication skills – oral and written
Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from four-year college or university
5+ years strategic sourcing or related experience
Proven track record and deep experience of work within the construction management industry
Excellent PC skills, proficient in MS Office applications
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Project management and business transitions experience preferred.
Knowledge of supply base and/or sourcing business practices specific to the Construction and Real Estate industry a plus

Responsibilities

Provide support of Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) and Project Delivery Services (PDS) clients and internal stakeholders related to optimization of JLL managed services operations and sourcing strategies across the US.
Execute PDS & IFM strategic sourcing by developing innovative ways to drive the best total cost of ownership across Clients portfolio of projects.
Enhance PDS strategic sourcing organization and delivery through collaboration with the corporate sourcing and project management teams, developing innovative ways to simplify our processes through utilization of tools and communication to increase account/project team productivity.
Use category intelligence and data analytics, including capital plans and project demands, to set strategy and drive results.
Advance the preferred supplier program within PDS to demonstrate the value of our scale and supplier relationships.
Provide management and execution of RFP/bid, contracting and operational processes around subcontracted goods and services.
Be proactive and manage internal and external customer expectations.
Ensure compliance to JLL’s sourcing and contracting policies, procedures, risk management programs, and ethics.
Establish relationship with Corporate Legal and Risk Management to ensure all contractual terms and conditions comply with standard or other contract changes and are formally reviewed and approved by legal/risk management.
Establish work priorities, assign deliverables and resolve issues with Operations teams, temporary help and/or project-specific dedicated personnel to assure client satisfaction, customer satisfaction.
Support and assist development of diversity programs in accordance with clients and company requirements.
Mentor/educate suppliers through meetings.
Participate and provide leadership to Preferred Supplier performance review meetings.
Support JLL e-commerce procurement initiatives.