Manager, Strategic Sourcing

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 119,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with matching

Medical, Dental & Vision

Paid parental leave

Paid Time Off

Daily Pay

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated is seeking a regional Sourcing Manager with AMER focus who will lead strategic supplier relationships, drive cost savings, and ensure procurement compliance. The role requires strong leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and expertise in procurement tools and ESG standards.

The position supports remote work with a national footprint across the US, including major markets, and offers a comprehensive benefits package along with performance-based compensation.

Qualifications

• Leadership in a decentralized environment with strong communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree or 5+ years related experience required.
• Supervisory and project management experience preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Office and procurement tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies across AMER region.
• Build and monitor supplier partnerships, ESG compliance, and improvements.
• Present sourcing performance, savings, and initiatives to stakeholders.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and SLAs while mitigating risk.
• Be main contact for account teams; align stakeholders throughout sourcing.
• Utilize Jaggaer/Aravo to analyze suppliers, spend, and reporting.
• Ensure adherence to procurement processes and ESG requirements.
• Mentor two sourcing managers and drive continuous improvement.
• Identify process improvements to boost efficiency and value.

Skills

Interpersonal

Organization

Analytical

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Project management

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

5+ years experience

Tools

Jaggaer

Aravo

MS Office

Job description

Position Overview

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. A Sourcing Manager with a regional lead focus for AMER at JLL is responsible for executing comprehensive sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring operational excellence across multiple countries within the region. This role requires strong leadership, strategic planning, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver value, cost savings, and compliance with JLL's standards and client objectives. At JLL, we harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to efficiently accelerate meaningful connections between candidates and opportunities. Using AI capabilities, we analyze your application for relevant skills, experiences, and qualifications to generate valuable insights about how your unique profile aligns with the specific requirements of the role you're pursuing.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive sourcing strategies tailored to client and regional objectives across AMER. This includes conducting vendor selection and evaluation processes, leveraging JLL's buying power to achieve savings and operational improvements, ensuring alignment with regional business goals, and collaborating with account teams to represent the region in cross-functional projects.
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with key suppliers, monitor performance against contractual and ESG requirements, and implement improvement initiatives to drive accountability and continuous enhancement of supplier outcomes.
• Conduct regular stakeholder briefings and client presentations to showcase sourcing activities, performance metrics, savings realization, and strategic initiatives.
• Tell the story of sourcing's impact through clear reporting and proactive engagement that reinforces team value and client partnership.
• Negotiate contract terms, pricing, and service level agreements (SLAs), ensuring risk mitigation and compliance with JLL and client standards.
• Serve as the main point of contact for account and client teams, providing all necessary account-specific information and ensuring stakeholder alignment throughout the sourcing process.
• Utilize procurement software (e.g., Jaggaer, Aravo) and digital collaboration tools to conduct supplier analysis, monitor spend and savings, ensure accurate reporting, and streamline sourcing activities and supplier onboarding.
• Ensure adherence to JLL's sourcing, procurement, and compliance processes, including ESG, health and safety, and responsible procurement requirements.
• Directly manage and mentor two sourcing managers within the region, providing guidance, performance management, and professional development opportunities while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellence.
• Identify and implement process enhancements to drive efficiency, innovation, and best practices in sourcing operations.

Qualifications

• Excellent Inter-personal skills, Organization skills, Strong Analytical Ability, Proven ability to lead teams in a decentralized environment.
• Excellent communication skills – oral and written.
• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) or 5+ related experience.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Project management and business transitions experience preferred.
• Excellent PC skills, proficient in MS Office applications.

Benefits

• 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

Compensation

Expected compensation for this position: 119,000.00 – 122,000.00 USD per year

Location

Location: Remote – Atlanta, GA, Boston, MA, Chicago, IL, Columbus, OH, Raleigh, NC

Eligibility

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

Equal Opportunity

Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. For additional details please see our career site pages for each country. For candidates in the United States, please see a full copy of our Equal Employment Opportunity policy here.

Reasonable Accommodation

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. Please direct any other general recruiting inquiries to our Contact Us page.

Background Check & Legal

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. California Residents only. If you are a California resident as defined in the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) please view our Supplemental Privacy Statement which describes your rights and disclosures about your personal information. If you are viewing this on a mobile device you may want to view the CCPA version on a larger device. Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, JLL will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Privacy Notice

JLL Privacy Notice Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading global provider of real estate and investment management services. We take our responsibility to protect the personal information provided to us seriously. Generally the personal information we collect from you are for the purposes of processing in connection with JLL’s recruitment process. We endeavour to keep your personal information secure with appropriate level of security and keep for as long as we need it for legitimate business or legal reasons. We will then delete it safely and securely. For more information about how JLL processes your personal data, please view our Candidate Privacy Statement. For additional details please see our career site pages for each country. For candidates in the United States, please see a full copy of our Equal Employment Opportunity policy here. 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. Please direct any other general recruiting inquiries to our Contact Us page > I want to work for JLL. 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. California Residents only If you are a California resident as defined in the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) please view our Supplemental Privacy Statement which describes your rights and disclosures about your personal information. If you are viewing this on a mobile device you may want to view the CCPA version on a larger device. Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, JLL will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Accepting applications on an ongoing basis until candidate identified. Activate your Personal Job Alerts now and receive opportunities as soon as they are advertised. If you’re a current JLL employee, please apply using the Internal Career Site At JLL, we give you the opportunity, knowledge and tools to own your success, because we value what makes each of us unique. We help our people thrive, grow meaningful careers and find a place where they belong. Together, we strive to be exceptional and shape a better world. For over 200 years, JLL (NYSE: JLL), a leading global commercial real estate and investment management company, has helped clients buy, build, occupy, manage and invest in a variety of commercial, industrial, hotel, residential and retail properties. A Fortune 500 company with operations in over 80 countries around the world, our employees bring the power of a global platform combined with local expertise. Driven by our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world, we help our clients, people and communities SEE A BRIGHTER WAYS. JLL is the brand name, and a registered trademark, of Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated. For further information, visit jll.com.