Remote Category Management Lead: Supplier Strategy

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision

Paid parental leave

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Daily Pay

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated (JLL) is seeking a Category Management Lead to develop and manage facilities goods supplier relationships for the JLL Marketplace. The role focuses on supplier strategy, contract development, and category growth across office, workplace, and construction goods.

The position is remote with strong preference for Austin, Atlanta, or Charlotte areas. The candidate should demonstrate procurement expertise, negotiation excellence, and stakeholder collaboration to

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in business or engineering; supply chain background preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience.
• Knowledge of emerging procurement technologies and marketplaces is a plus.
• Strong contracting, negotiation, and account management skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).
• Analytical, detail oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Willingness to travel and adapt to deadlines; fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to delivery of financial targets as per business expectations.
• Drive assigned seller category strategies and execute projects.
• Identify and qualify new suppliers using market intelligence and data.
• Develop risk mitigation plans and provide practical solutions.
• Support Seller Council with best practices and innovations for clients.
• Create strategic supplier frameworks and manage contract-related activities.
• Prepare high quality papers for internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead negotiations and cost-saving opportunities across categories.
• Collaborate with partners to drive timely, measurable client benefits.

Skills

Contracting

Negotiation

Account management

Interpersonal communication

Time management

Analytical skills

Confidentiality

MS Office usage

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or engineering

Tools

MS Windows

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

MS PowerPoint

AI-based platforms

Job description

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated (JLL) is seeking a Category Management Lead to develop and manage facilities goods supplier relationships for the JLL Marketplace. The role focuses on supplier strategy, contract development, and category growth across office, workplace, and construction goods.

The position is remote with strong preference for Austin, Atlanta, or Charlotte areas. The candidate should demonstrate procurement expertise, negotiation excellence, and stakeholder collaboration to