Manager, Strategic Sourcing

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 96,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical, Dental & Vision care

Parental leave

Paid time off

Daily Pay

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated is seeking a Manager, Strategic Sourcing to lead a team of sourcing professionals and deliver strategic outcomes for Integrated Facilities and Property Management clients. You will drive supplier relationships, oversee program management, and analyze markets to identify opportunities to reduce costs and improve service levels.

In this role you will collaborate with clients and internal teams, develop regional and national programs, and guide the Category

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from a four‑year college or university and/or 5+ years of strategic sourcing or related experience; MBA preferred.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills; ability to influence across levels.
• Experience leading sourcing projects and programs with measurable impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead team of sourcing professionals to strategic outcomes.
• Be a subject matter expert in support of JLL sourcing strategies, supplier relationships, and program management.
• Participate with clients and internal teams to drive immediate and sustained benefits.
• Perform market trend analysis and assess supplier base and industry changes.
• Report analysis to stakeholders in a client-ready form.
• Develop, implement, and coordinate regional and national sourcing programs.
• Support supplier relationship and performance programs for key suppliers.
• Provide guidance on RFP/bid, contracting, and operations processes.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

MS Office

Analytical ability

Team leadership

Interpersonal skills

Organization skills

Education

Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) or higher

Tools

MS Office

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 peopleand empowering them tothrive, 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.

Manager, Strategic Sourcing - What this job involves:

Provide support to Integrated Facilities and Property Management clients and internal stakeholders related to optimization of JLL managed services operations and sourcing strategies. Responsible for delivering market, supplier, and operational intelligence of services operations; Identifying and leading appropriate field resources to execute strategic initiatives.

What your day-to-day will look like:

Lead team of sourcing professionals to strategic outcomes.

• Be a subject matter expert in support of JLL sourcing strategies, supplier relationships, and program management.
• Closely participate in and with clients and Jones Lang LaSalle Sourcing, Facility, and Property Management teams to drive both immediate and sustained benefits to the client.
• Perform periodic market trend analysis in the specific categories; analyzing supplier base, industry changes, etc.
• Report analysis to Supply Chain and business stakeholders in a client-ready form.
• Responsible for the development, implementation, coordination, and communication of regional and national programs.
• Support and guide the Category Management team's supplier relationship and performance programs with key suppliers.
• Provide management, instruction, and follow-up in support of operations teams' RFP/bid, contracting, and operational processes.
• Be proactive and manage internal and external customer expectations.

Desired or preferred experience and technical skills:

• Excellent communication skills - oral and written.
• Project management and business transition experience preferred.
• Excellent PC skills, proficient in MS Office applications
• Excellent Interpersonal skills, Organization skills, Strong Analytical Ability, and Proven ability to lead teams in a decentralized environment.
• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from a four‑year college or university and/or 5+ years of strategic sourcing or related experience; MBA preferred.

An ideal candidate would need to have the following qualifications:

• Ensure compliance to JLL's sourcing and contracting policies, procedures, risk management programs, and ethics.
• Establish a relationship with Corporate Legal and Risk Management to ensure all contractual terms and conditions comply with standard or other contract changes and are formally reviewed and approved by legal/risk management.
• Establish work priorities, assign deliverables, and resolve issues with Operations teams, temporary help, and/or project-specific dedicated personnel to assure client satisfaction, and customer satisfaction.
• Support and assist development of diversity programs under clients and company requirements.
• Participate and provide leadership to Preferred Supplier performance review meetings.
• Support JLL e-commerce procurement initiatives.

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

Expected compensation for this position:

96,000.00 - 115,500.00 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, Austin, TX, Charlotte, NC, Chicago, IL, Raleigh, NC

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. 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

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