Remote Category Manager — Facilities & Supplier Programs

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Medical, Dental & Vision

Paid parental leave

Paid Time Off

Daily Pay

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated is seeking a Category Management Lead to develop and manage facilities goods supplier relationships for the JLL Marketplace. The role emphasizes supplier strategy, contracts, and market insight with a focus on delivering client value.

The position supports remote work with preference for candidates in the Atlanta, GA area or nearby regions; travel may be required. Strong communication, negotiation, and program development skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in business or engineering; supply chain, purchasing, industrial sales, or operations background preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience or a combination of experience and education.
• Knowledge of emerging procurement technologies and marketplaces a plus.
• Experience maintaining and executing on compliance programs.
• Technical buying or engineering experience related to facilities management a plus.
• Strong contracting, negotiation, and account management skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills with clients, suppliers, and teams.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel and adapt work hours as needed.
• Proficiency with MS Office and AI-based platforms.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to delivery of financial targets and drive seller category strategies with minimal supervision.
• Use market intelligence to identify and qualify new suppliers and support data-driven decisions.
• Develop supplier strategies and manage contracts; bring innovation to clients.
• Collaborate with internal partners and supplier partners to deliver value for clients and JLL.
• Prepare high-quality papers and presentations for internal/external stakeholders.
• Negotiate and implement strategies within spend areas.
• Partner with functional leads to deliver client benefits and efficiencies.
• Identify cost and operational efficiencies and lead related initiatives.
• Act as subject matter expert for Supplier Management and primary contact within the business.
• Assist teams with sourcing process improvements and SKU rationalization.
• Provide pricing support for new business pursuits and group deals.
• Manage product cross-referencing and spend analytics with supplier partners.
• Lead contract administration for the Supplier Management team.
• Ensure adherence to JLL policies and ethics.

Skills

Category management

Supplier relationships

Negotiation

Contract management

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor Degree in Business or Engineering

Tools

MS Office

AI-based platforms

Job description

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated is seeking a Category Management Lead to develop and manage facilities goods supplier relationships for the JLL Marketplace. The role emphasizes supplier strategy, contracts, and market insight with a focus on delivering client value.

The position supports remote work with preference for candidates in the Atlanta, GA area or nearby regions; travel may be required. Strong communication, negotiation, and program development skills are essential for success.