Infrastructure & Telco Category Manager

*US AMR-Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc.; Dallas (TX); Presencial; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

401(k) plan with matching company

Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision

Paid parental leave

Paid Time Off

Daily Pay opportunity

Descripción de la vacante

Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) is seeking a Category Manager, Infrastructure, Networks, Telecom & End User Computing, to drive sourcing strategies and supplier negotiations across infrastructure hardware, networks, telecom, and end-user computing. You will partner with IT leads and stakeholders to deliver measurable value and ensure strategic alignment with the technology roadmap.

The role requires 5+ years of sourcing experience, strong contract negotiation skills, and a track record in

Formación

• Minimum 5 years of strategic sourcing experience in infrastructure, networks, telecom, or end-user computing.
• Experience leading category strategies across regions or business units.
• Proven ability to manage procurement projects from strategy to execution with moderate oversight.
• Strong commercial acumen in contract negotiation, TCO analysis, and supplier performance.
• Experience leveraging AI to accelerate procurement processes.

Responsabilidades

• Strategy & Planning: Develop category strategies for infrastructure, networks, telecom, and end-user computing, aligned with business strategy.
• Supplier & Market Management: Maintain relationships with key suppliers and oversee supplier performance.
• Execution & Delivery: Lead procurement events, ensure timely sourcing, and document contract recommendations.
• Governance & Reporting: Track savings and ensure compliance with policies and governance frameworks.

Conocimientos

Strategic sourcing

Vendor management

Contract negotiation

AI in procurement

Cross-functional collaboration

Educación

Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in Business, Supply Chain, IT, or related discipline

Descripción del empleo

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.

The Category Manager, Infrastructure, Networks, Telecom & End User supports the development and execution of sourcing strategies across infrastructure hardware, network connectivity, telecom/mobile services, and end-user computing.

This position works closely with IT infrastructure leads and business stakeholders to support sourcing initiatives, manage supplier relationships, and deliver measurable value within the category.

This role executes category strategy and supplier negotiations under the direction of the Category Director, Infrastructure & Telco, escalating deals or decisions that exceed standard delegation of authority thresholds.

Sub-categories

• Infrastructure Hardware (servers, storage, and data center equipment)
• Networks (WAN/LAN, SD-WAN, and connectivity services)
• Telecom & Mobile (fixed line, mobile carrier, and unified communications services)
• End User Computing (laptops, desktops, peripherals, and print services)

Key Responsibilities

Strategy & Planning

• Support development of category strategies for infrastructure, networks, telecom, and end-user computing, aligned with JLL's overall business strategy and technology roadmap.
• Maintain internal demand plans across assigned sub-categories, identifying consolidation and refresh-cycle optimization opportunities.
• Partner with IT infrastructure leads and business stakeholders to ensure sourcing activity reflects regional requirements.
• Identify sourcing opportunities within assigned sub-categories and escalating strategic recommendations to the Category Director, Infrastructure & Telco.

Supplier & Market Management

• Maintain relationships with key infrastructure, network, telecom, and end-user hardware suppliers within assigned sub-categories.
• Support supply base rationalization efforts and help maintain the category's strategic supplier framework.
• Execute Supplier Relationship Management for the assigned sub-categories to the framework, segmentation and cadence in partnership with the Procurement Centre of Excellence - running reviews to standard, maintaining scorecards and capturing outputs - and complete third party risk management activity in line with the TPRM framework.
• Track market trends, hardware refresh cycles, and telecom pricing models to inform sourcing recommendations.

Execution & Delivery

• Lead procurement events for assigned sub-categories including RFP development, bid management, commercial evaluation, and contract execution.
• Support delivery of financial targets including cost savings, cost avoidance, and value-add outcomes.
• Maintain the category project calendar for assigned sub-categories, ensuring timely execution of sourcing events and renewals.
• Prepare contract documents and recommendations in line with JLL's Delegation of Authority.

Governance & Reporting

• Maintain an accurate savings tracker for assigned sub-categories, providing visibility of value delivered to internal stakeholders.
• Support adoption of sourcing tools, process improvements, and best practice within the category.
• Ensure sourcing activity complies with JLL procurement policies, ethical standards, and governance frameworks.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of strategic sourcing experience, with meaningful experience in infrastructure, networks, telecom, or end-user computing categories.
• Experience supporting category strategies across multiple regions or business units.
• Proven ability to manage procurement projects from strategy through execution with moderate oversight.
• Solid commercial acumen with experience in contract negotiation, TCO analysis, and supplier performance management.
• Demonstrated success adopting AI to accelerate and enhance job functions.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with technology and business stakeholders.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams across procurement, IT, finance, and operations.
• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in a relevant field such as Business, Supply Chain, Information Technology, or related discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with major infrastructure hardware, network carrier, and telecom/mobile providers and their commercial models.
• Working knowledge of end-user computing lifecycle management and hardware refresh planning.
• Experience sourcing network connectivity or unified communications services.
• CPSM, CIPS, or equivalent procurement certification (or working toward one).
• Experience in corporate real estate, facilities management, or professional services environments.

Success Metrics

• Savings and value delivered against the assigned sub-category targets, validated and approved through the agreed benefits process.
• Growth in managed spend and contract coverage across the assigned sub-categories, in line with the $2.0 billion 2030 ambition.
• Sourcing events, refresh cycles and renewals delivered to the category calendar, with no unmanaged expiries.
• SRM executed to Centre of Excellence standards - review completion, scorecard population and adherence to agreed cadence.
• Stakeholder satisfaction across IT infrastructure leads and business partners.

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

Location: On-site - Dallas, TX

Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth

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.

• 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

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