PDS Sourcing & Procurement Lead (Construction)

JLL; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

JLL is seeking a PDS Sourcing & Procurement Lead in Chicago to steer strategic sourcing for Construction, manage vendor relations, and lead a S&P team. You will develop category strategies, conduct RFPs and due diligence, and negotiate terms to meet quality, cost, and performance targets.

The role requires senior-level experience and strong leadership in a matrixed organization. The candidate will drive supplier performance, BI spend analysis, and compliance, while collaborating with

Qualifications

• 3+ years of PDS / Construction sourcing experience.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field and 15+ years of strategic sourcing or related experience; MBA preferred.
• 5+ years of supervisory experience.
• Excellent communication skills – oral and written.
• Proven ability to lead teams in a decentralized environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy for Sourcing & Procurement functions across PDS and related vendor management.
• Provide objective recommendations and superior client service.
• Develop strategic vision for Sourcing and Procurement with best practices.
• Drive use of Synergy supplier program to deliver value to project teams and clients.
• Identify risks/opportunities and propose strategies to meet goals.
• Develop and lead complex short- and long-term sourcing strategies.
• Manage supplier performance via scorecards and contracts.
• Own sourcing compliance and controls across PDS.

Skills

Sourcing strategy

Vendor management

Contract negotiation

Team leadership

Communication skills

Analytical ability

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA

Tools

MS Excel

MS Office

ERP systems

Job description

The Project and Development Services (PDS) Sourcing & Procurement Lead will lead, manage and direct the strategic sourcing and vendor management processes for PDS (Construction) to achieve company, business, account, and client goals, including project assessment, strategy development, supplier evaluation and negotiation of terms to meet quality, cost, performance, and supplier diversity targets. This individual will lead the Sourcing & Procurement (S&P) PDS teams to develop sourcing strategies, supplier communications, request for proposals (and related due diligence), cost analytics, category strategies, supply market analysis, deal strategy, pricing strategy, deal negotiations (contract terms and conditions, scopes of work, pricing, service levels, etc.), contract development, and contract administration. The Sourcing Lead will oversee the S&P sourcing teams and will be accountable for effectively managing, mentoring, and developing a team of world-class S&P associates. The Sourcing Lead will be a key stakeholder and decision-maker for S&P projects.

PDS Sourcing & Procurement Lead - What this job involves

Responsibilities:

• Lead, develop, and/or execute on strategy for direct oversight of Sourcing & Procurement (sourcing, contract, risk management, and vendor management) functions.
• Provide superior client service through providing objective recommendations.
• Provide strategic vision for all Sourcing and Procurement aspects of the PDS business including best practices and innovation.
• Drive the use of the PDS preferred supplier program (Synergy) to drive value to Project Managers, Accounts, Clients, and our Synergy supplier partners
• Identify risks and opportunities to management and recommend strategies to achieve company goals.
• Effectively develop and lead complex short-term and longer term sourcing strategies, effectively manage suppliers and internal networks to deliver best in class performance.
• Responsible for Business Intelligence spend analysis to identify sourcing and value creation opportunities.
• Effectively manage supplier(s) to ensure overall performance expectations are met across the region and associated accounts.
• Continually manage/assess suppliers through scorecards.
• Own sourcing compliance and controls across PDS. Identify and develop opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and maintain systematic, analytical, and results-based method for savings, monitoring supplier’s performance, sourcing effectiveness and communicate these results to the business.
• Establish and maintain relationships within Americas’ Leadership across all business lines.
• Comply with all JLL and client policies and procedures, including but not limited to ethics and business practice.

People Management

• Work closely with HR to track internal and external bench, assess needs and fit, and manage HR requests such as IPMP, Talent Review, Promotions, and other corporate talent development initiatives.
• Provide superior employee management in a matrixed organization.
• Establish defined Career Paths for teams, and succession and growth planning concepts.

Sound like you? To apply you need to have:

• Excellent Inter-personal skills, Organization skills, Strong Analytical Ability, Proven ability to lead teams in decentralized environment.
• 3+ years of PDS / Construction sourcing experience
• Self-motivated and able to perform the role with minimal supervision; takes ownership and demonstrates sense of urgency while managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent communication skills – oral and written.
• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from four-year college or university and 15+ years strategic sourcing or related experience; MBA preferred.
• 5+ years of supervisory experience
• Project management and business transitions experience preferred.
• Excellent PC skills, proficient in MS Office applications