Remote IT Services Category Manager | Strategic Sourcing

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Greater London; Remote; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Private medical insurance

Hybrid working

Enhanced pension scheme

Electric car scheme

Career progression

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) seeks a Category Manager, IT Services to lead sourcing across managed services, staff augmentation, systems integration and consulting. You will work with IT delivery leads and stakeholders to run sourcing events, manage supplier relationships and deliver measurable value.

This hands‑on role requires strategic insight and contract negotiation experience. You will collaborate with procurement, IT, finance and operations, developing sub‑category strategies, tracking

Qualifications

• Strategic sourcing expertise in IT services, staffing or systems integration categories.
• Experience supporting category strategies across multiple regions or business units.
• Ability to manage procurement projects from strategy through execution with moderate oversight.
• Strong commercial acumen including contract negotiation and supplier performance management.

Responsibilities

• Lead sub‑categories and run sourcing events from idea to contract.
• Develop IT services category strategies aligned with business goals.
• Maintain demand plans and supplier relationships for cost savings and value.
• Track market trends and benchmark rates to improve supplier negotiations.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

IT services

Stakeholder management

Contract negotiation

AI awareness

Education

Degree in business, supply chain, IT or related field

Tools

RFP process

Supplier management

Job description

Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) seeks a Category Manager, IT Services to lead sourcing across managed services, staff augmentation, systems integration and consulting. You will work with IT delivery leads and stakeholders to run sourcing events, manage supplier relationships and deliver measurable value.

This hands‑on role requires strategic insight and contract negotiation experience. You will collaborate with procurement, IT, finance and operations, developing sub‑category strategies, tracking