IT Services Procurement Strategist

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated in Charlotte, NC seeks a Technology Procurement Category Manager for IT Services to lead sourcing across managed services, staff augmentation, and systems integration. You will partner with IT delivery leads and business stakeholders to drive regional sourcing plans and supplier relationships.

This role executes RFPs, negotiates contracts, and tracks savings while delivering measurable value and ensuring governance compliance within JLL's policies.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in strategic sourcing, IT services, staffing or systems integration.
• Experience across regions or business units with category strategies.
• Proven ability to manage procurement projects end-to-end.
• Strong commercial acumen: contract negotiation, rate cards, supplier reviews.
• Experience applying AI to streamline procurement tasks.
• Ability to collaborate with technology and business stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Strategy & Planning: develop IT Services category strategies aligned with business goals.
• Demand planning and regional alignment for sub-categories.
• Partner with IT delivery and stakeholders to reflect regional requirements.
• Identify sourcing opportunities and present strategic recommendations.
• Supplier & Market Management: maintain relationships with key IT service providers.
• Conduct supplier reviews and track performance against SLAs.
• Execution & Delivery: lead RFPs, bid evaluations, and contract execution.
• Deliver cost savings, cost avoidance, and value-add outcomes.
• Governance & Reporting: maintain savings trackers and support best practices.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Category strategy

Contract negotiation

Supplier performance mgmt

AI in procurement

Stakeholder collaboration

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/IT/SCM

Job description

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated in Charlotte, NC seeks a Technology Procurement Category Manager for IT Services to lead sourcing across managed services, staff augmentation, and systems integration. You will partner with IT delivery leads and business stakeholders to drive regional sourcing plans and supplier relationships.

This role executes RFPs, negotiates contracts, and tracks savings while delivering measurable value and ensuring governance compliance within JLL's policies.