Remote Category Lead, Facilities & Supplier Strategy

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with matching company

Medical, Dental & Vision care

Paid parental leave

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Daily Pay

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated is seeking a dynamic Category Management Lead to develop and manage facilities goods supplier relationships for JLL Marketplace. You will focus on supplier strategies, contract preparation, and market innovations while collaborating with internal partners and suppliers.

Position is virtual/home office with preference for Austin, Atlanta, or Charlotte areas and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree from an accredited institution in business or engineering (supply chain, purchasing, industrial sales or operations background strongly preferred).
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience, or a combination of relevant work experience and education.
• Knowledge of emerging procurement technologies and marketplaces is a plus.
• Experience maintaining and executing on compliance programs.
• Technical buying or engineering experience directly involving the facilities management industry is a plus.
• Strong contracting, negotiation, and account management skills are a must.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Able to adapt and prioritize meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility with work hours and travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to delivery of financial targets in line with business expectations.
• Drive assigned seller category strategies and execute projects independently.
• Use market intelligence to identify and qualify new suppliers and support business with data.
• Identify risk and provide mitigation solutions.
• Contribute to Seller Council with best practices and innovations for clients.

Skills

Contracting

Negotiation

Account management

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Analytical skills

Travel flexibility

Vendor relations

Education

Bachelor Degree in business or engineering

Tools

MS Office

AI platforms

Job description

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated is seeking a dynamic Category Management Lead to develop and manage facilities goods supplier relationships for JLL Marketplace. You will focus on supplier strategies, contract preparation, and market innovations while collaborating with internal partners and suppliers.

Position is virtual/home office with preference for Austin, Atlanta, or Charlotte areas and travel as needed.