Senior Software & Data Subscriptions Strategist

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company matching

Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision

Paid parental leave

Paid Time Off & company holidays

Daily Pay

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated (JLL) is seeking a senior Category Manager for Software and Data Subscriptions. You will own end-to-end category management, collaborating with IT owners and business stakeholders to align sourcing with business objectives and drive measurable value.

You will lead RFPs, supplier negotiations, and renewal strategies while maintaining governance and delivering cost savings across global regions.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of strategic sourcing experience in software, SaaS, or data services.
• Experience building category strategies across regions.
• Proven ability to lead complex procurement projects from strategy to execution.
• Strong commercial acumen with contract negotiation and TCO analysis.
• Ability to build relationships with senior tech and business stakeholders.
• Experience with cross-functional teams in procurement, IT, finance, and operations.
• Experience adopting AI to enhance procurement functions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain global category strategies for software and data subscriptions.
• Build demand plans and identify consolidation opportunities.
• Ensure strategies reflect regional requirements and global targets.
• Identify and execute new sourcing opportunities, including platform consolidation.
• Manage relationships with software publishers and data vendors.
• Lead end-to-end procurement events and contract negotiations.
• Maintain savings trackers and ensure governance compliance.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Vendor management

Contract negotiation

Cost optimization

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

AI-enabled procurement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, IT, or related

Job description

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated (JLL) is seeking a senior Category Manager for Software and Data Subscriptions. You will own end-to-end category management, collaborating with IT owners and business stakeholders to align sourcing with business objectives and drive measurable value.

You will lead RFPs, supplier negotiations, and renewal strategies while maintaining governance and delivering cost savings across global regions.