Director, Sourcing

About the role

Provide support for Integrated Facilities to clients and internal stakeholders related to optimization of JLL managed services operations and sourcing strategies. Responsible for delivering market, supplier, and operational intelligence of services operations; identifying and leading appropriate field resources to execute strategic initiatives. Serve as a subject matter expert in support of JLL sourcing strategies, supplier relationships, and program management.

Closely collaborate with clients and Jones Lang LaSalle Sourcing, Facility, and Property Management teams to drive both immediate and sustained benefits. Perform periodic market trend analysis in specific categories, analyzing supplier base and industry changes, and report findings to Supply Chain and business stakeholders in a client-ready format.

Responsible for implementation, coordination, and communication of regional and national programs. Support the Category Management team’s supplier relationship and performance programs with key suppliers. Provide management, instruction, and follow-up for operations teams during RFP/bid, contracting, and operational processes. Proactively manage internal and external customer expectations while ensuring compliance with JLL’s sourcing and contracting policies, procedures, risk management programs, and ethics.

Establish relationships with Corporate Legal and Risk Management to ensure all contractual terms comply with standards or other contract changes and are formally reviewed and approved. Set work priorities, assign deliverables, and resolve issues with Operations teams, temporary help, and project-specific personnel to assure client and customer satisfaction. Support and assist in the development of diversity programs in accordance with client and company requirements. Mentor and educate suppliers through meetings and provide leadership during Preferred Supplier performance review meetings. Support JLL e-commerce procurement initiatives.

Requirements

• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• Strong analytical ability
• Proven ability to lead teams in a decentralized environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) from a four-year college or university
• 3+ years of strategic sourcing or related experience
• Project management and business transitions experience preferred
• Excellent PC skills, proficient in MS Office applications

Benefits

You’ll join an entrepreneurial, inclusive culture where teamwork and collaboration drive success. The Total Rewards program reflects our commitment to helping you achieve your ambitions in career, recognition, wellbeing, benefits, and pay. You’ll receive a competitive salary and benefits package, along with opportunities to develop your strengths and enjoy a fulfilling career full of varied experiences.