Global Sourcing Director

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Minnesota; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company matching

Medical, Dental & Vision

Paid parental leave

Paid Time Off and holidays

Early wage access via Daily Pay

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated (JLL) is seeking a Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing to lead enterprise-level procurement for Life Sciences accounts and managed services. You will design and execute sophisticated sourcing strategies, manage high-value supplier relationships, and translate procurement expertise into strategic business outcomes.

The role requires 7–10+ years in strategic sourcing, strong leadership, and advanced analytical skills.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of strategic sourcing/procurement experience in complex, high-value programs.
• Experience in Life Sciences procurement and regulated environments preferred.
• Proven leadership delivering cost savings and managing multi-site supplier programs.
• Strong analytical skills: spend analysis, market intel, TCO modeling.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end strategic sourcing projects across assigned categories, from spend analysis and market research through supplier selection, contract negotiation, and seamless operational transitions
• Develop category strategies aligning with business objectives, including total cost of ownership, risk, sustainability, and innovation with measurable ROI
• Conduct RFx processes for high-value procurements ensuring competitive positioning while maintaining quality and supplier integrity
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers and internal stakeholders as primary contact for escalations and strategic discussions
• Analyze spend data and market intelligence to identify consolidation opportunities and cost-reduction initiatives
• Lead cross-functional project teams through complex sourcing initiatives across business units, legal, finance, and operations
• Negotiate master service agreements, pricing structures, and contract terms for enterprise engagements
• Lead Quarterly Business Reviews with strategic suppliers, driving performance and supplier relationship management
• Provide executive-level reporting and strategic recommendations to Supply Chain leadership and C-suite clients

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Spend analysis

RFP processes

Excel

PowerPoint

Financial evaluation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/ related field

MBA preferred

Tools

Jaggaer

Ariba

Job description

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. 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.

What this job involves:

As a Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing at JLL, you'll lead enterprise-level procurement initiatives that drive measurable value across our global operations, with particular focus on Integrated Facilities clients and managed services operations. In this role, you'll design and execute sophisticated sourcing strategies for complex categories, managing high-value supplier relationships while ensuring alignment with broader business objectives for a Life Sciences account. You'll serve as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, translating procurement expertise into strategic business outcomes. At JLL, we are collectively shaping a brighter way—for our clients, ourselves and our fellow employees—and your work will directly contribute to this mission by optimizing our supply base, mitigating risk, and unlocking innovation through strategic vendor partnerships. You'll navigate ambiguity with confidence, balancing competing priorities while maintaining unwavering focus on delivering sustainable cost savings and operational excellence. Accountable for delivering sophisticated market intelligence, supplier analytics, and operational insights across services operations, you'll direct cross-functional teams and field resources to execute complex strategic initiatives with measurable business impact. You'll architect and implement standardized, best-in-class sourcing frameworks and processes across multiple accounts to enhance efficiency, scalability, and competitive advantage. We embrace more innovative ways of working and prioritize opportunities to strengthen and advance your career, providing you with exposure to diverse categories and senior leadership while building your influence across the organization as you partner strategically with C-suite clients and senior JLL leadership to deliver transformational and sustained value.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Lead end-to-end strategic sourcing projects across assigned categories, from spend analysis and market research through supplier selection, contract negotiation, and seamless operational transitions
• Develop comprehensive category strategies that align with business objectives, incorporating total cost of ownership analysis, risk mitigation, sustainability goals, responsible procurement initiatives, and innovation opportunities with measurable ROI
• Conduct sophisticated RFx processes for high-value, complex procurements, ensuring competitive market positioning while maintaining quality standards and supplier relationship integrity
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers and internal stakeholders, serving as the primary point of contact for escalated issues and strategic discussions while proactively managing expectations at all organizational levels
• Analyze spend data and market intelligence to identify consolidation opportunities, cost reduction initiatives, and process improvements that drive enterprise value
• Lead cross-functional project teams through complex sourcing initiatives, facilitating alignment across business units, legal, finance, operations, Facility Management, and Property Management
• Negotiate master service agreements, pricing structures, and contract terms for enterprise-level engagements, ensuring favorable commercial terms while managing risk exposure
• Lead Quarterly Business Reviews with strategic suppliers, driving performance accountability, continuous improvement, and enhanced supplier relationship management across enterprise accounts
• Provide executive-level reporting, insights, and strategic recommendations to Supply Chain leadership, senior business stakeholders, and C-suite clients with clarity and confidence

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or related field preferred
• Experience in commercial real estate, facilities management, or professional services environments
• 7-10+ years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or category management, with demonstrated success managing complex, high-value sourcing initiatives (facility services expertise strongly preferred)
• Demonstrated leadership in managing high-performing teams and influencing senior stakeholders across multiple organizational levels and geographies
• Proven track record of leading enterprise-level negotiations and delivering significant cost savings and process improvements in complex, multi-site environments
• Strong analytical capabilities with expertise in spend analysis, market research, total cost modeling, and financial evaluation of sourcing decisions
• Exceptional stakeholder management and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and build consensus, translate sourcing strategies into tangible business outcomes, and present complex information to executive audiences
• Advanced knowledge of sourcing methodologies, contract structures, procurement best practices, compliance protocols, and risk management frameworks
• Advanced proficiency with procurement systems, spend analysis tools, and Microsoft Office suite (particularly Excel including advanced formulas/pivot tables, PowerPoint, and Word)

Preferred qualifications:

• Master's degree (MBA preferred) or professional certification (CPSM, CPM, CIPS, or equivalent)
• Demonstrated experience in Life Sciences, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or related highly regulated industries
• Strong understanding of FDA regulations, GMP requirements, and quality systems relevant to Life Sciences procurement
• Demonstrated success implementing strategic sourcing programs or procurement transformations
• Experience managing direct reports, developing high-performing teams, and mentoring on advanced RFP/bid methodologies and operational excellence
• Extensive experience with enterprise procurement platforms (Jaggaer, Ariba, or similar e-sourcing and supplier management systems)
• Knowledge of contract law, sustainability frameworks, responsible procurement best practices, and compliance requirements

This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Expected compensation for this position: 120,000.00 – 130,000.00 USD per year Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations.

Location: Remote –Atlanta, GA, Charlotte, NC, Chicago, IL, Dallas, TX, St. Paul, MN

Benefits

JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health.

Some of these benefits include:

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care
• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay

Jones Lang LaSalle (“JLL”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.

If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process – including the online application and/or overall selection process – you may email us at [e-mail]. This email is only to request an accommodation.

Pursuant to the Arizona Civil Rights Act, criminal convictions are not an absolute bar to employment. Pursuant to Illinois Law, applicants are not obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest. Pursuant to Columbia, SC ordinance, this position is subject to a background check for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities. Only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.