Senior Category Manager - Supplier & FM Goods (Remote)

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company matching

Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision

Paid parental leave

Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

Daily Pay early access to earned wages

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated is seeking a Category Management Lead to develop and manage facilities goods supplier relationships for the JLL Marketplace. You will drive category strategies, manage RFPs, evaluate supplier contracts, and collaborate with internal partners to deliver client value.

The role involves strategic supplier leadership, cost optimization, and cross-functional coordination in a virtual/hybrid environment with a preference for Austin, TX, Atlanta, GA, or Charlotte area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or engineering; strongly preferred
• Strong contracting, negotiation and account management skills
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) with clients and suppliers

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage facilities goods supplier relationships for JLL Marketplace
• Create supplier strategies, RFPs/quotations and contract recommendations
• Collaborate with internal partners and suppliers to drive cost savings and efficiencies
• Lead supplier management activities and governance at senior levels
• Prepare and present papers for internal/external stakeholders
• Support SKU rationalization and spend analytics with supplier partners
• Negotiate terms and drive cross-functional initiatives to deliver client value

Skills

Strong communication skills

Contracting

Negotiation

Account management

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or engineering

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Job description

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated is seeking a Category Management Lead to develop and manage facilities goods supplier relationships for the JLL Marketplace. You will drive category strategies, manage RFPs, evaluate supplier contracts, and collaborate with internal partners to deliver client value.

The role involves strategic supplier leadership, cost optimization, and cross-functional coordination in a virtual/hybrid environment with a preference for Austin, TX, Atlanta, GA, or Charlotte area.