Global Marketing Procurement Lead (Hybrid)

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Enhanced pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Electric car scheme

Hybrid working: 2–3 days in office

Long-term career progression

FT Best Employers ranking

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated (JLL) seeks a Global Category Manager to shape and deliver global category strategies within its Corporate Procurement team. You will build regional strategies, manage sourcing from start to finish and drive value through AI-enabled cost insights and supplier partnerships.

You will partner with regions and functions, manage contracts, and champion ethical sourcing while advancing AI-driven efficiency in a fast-paced, data-rich environment.

Qualifications

• Degree and background in strategic procurement or category management.
• Exposure to marketing or professional services categories is a plus.
• Strong grasp of procurement fundamentals: sourcing, contract, savings validation.

Responsibilities

• Shape and deliver global category strategies and sub-category responsibilities.
• Develop regional and local strategies aligned with global frameworks and toolkits.
• Support sourcing from start to finish: due diligence, RFPs, bid management, negotiations.
• Manage agency relationships and drive commercial performance to maximize value including AI adoption.
• Use AI and analytics to benchmark costs, spot pricing anomalies, and identify efficiency opportunities.
• Own savings reconciliation and ensure it is validated and approved through proper processes.
• Support supplier diversity, sustainability and ethical sourcing across partnerships.

Skills

Category management

Strategic procurement

Stakeholder management

AI analytics

Project management

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Power BI

MS Office

Job description

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated (JLL) seeks a Global Category Manager to shape and deliver global category strategies within its Corporate Procurement team. You will build regional strategies, manage sourcing from start to finish and drive value through AI-enabled cost insights and supplier partnerships.

You will partner with regions and functions, manage contracts, and champion ethical sourcing while advancing AI-driven efficiency in a fast-paced, data-rich environment.