Senior Sourcing Manager (PDS/Construction)

JLL; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated is seeking a PDS Sourcing Contracts Manager in Sacramento to drive strategic sourcing initiatives and oversee the full lifecycle of contracts for property and facility management services.

You will partner with internal stakeholders, vendors, and clients to craft agreements that optimize cost while delivering service excellence, leveraging contract law and risk management to safeguard JLL's interests across a global portfolio.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in business, supply chain, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in strategic sourcing, procurement, or contract management.
• Demonstrated expertise in negotiating and drafting contracts with risk awareness.
• Proven track record delivering cost savings via sourcing initiatives.
• Strong analytical skills for spend analysis and business cases.
• Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Proficiency in procurement systems and contract management platforms, including advanced Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end sourcing activities including RFP development, vendor evaluation, contract negotiation, and supplier onboarding for Property and Facility Management services
• Develop and implement category-specific sourcing strategies that align with business objectives and drive cost savings while maintaining quality standards
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex service agreements, master service agreements, and statements of work, ensuring favorable terms and conditions that mitigate risk
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including legal, finance, operations, and client account managers to ensure seamless contract execution and stakeholder alignment
• Manage a portfolio of vendor relationships, conducting regular performance reviews and implementing continuous improvement initiatives to optimize service delivery
• Maintain comprehensive contract databases and documentation systems, ensuring accuracy, accessibility, and compliance with retention policies
• Monitor contract compliance and identify opportunities for consolidation, standardization, or renegotiation to enhance value delivery
• Conduct market research and benchmarking analysis to stay informed of industry trends, pricing dynamics, and emerging sourcing opportunities
• Support risk management activities by identifying potential contractual, financial, or operational risks and developing mitigation strategies

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Contract negotiation

Spend analysis

Stakeholder management

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

What this job involves:

As a PDS Sourcing Contracts Manager at JLL, you'll play a pivotal role in driving strategic sourcing initiatives and managing the full lifecycle of contracts across our Property and Facility Management services. You'll be responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies that deliver measurable value to our clients while ensuring compliance with organizational standards and industry regulations. This role requires a strategic mindset combined with exceptional negotiation skills as you partner with internal stakeholders, vendors, and clients to structure agreements that balance cost optimization with service excellence. At JLL, we are collectively shaping a brighter way — for our clients, ourselves and our fellow employees, and in this position, you'll contribute directly to that mission by building supplier relationships that support our commitment to innovation and operational excellence. You'll leverage your expertise in contract law, risk management, and vendor performance to create frameworks that protect JLL's interests while fostering collaborative partnerships. This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact on how we deliver world-class services across our global portfolio.

What this job involves:

As a PDS Sourcing Contracts Manager at JLL, you'll play a pivotal role in driving strategic sourcing initiatives and managing the full lifecycle of contracts across our Property and Facility Management services. You'll be responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies that deliver measurable value to our clients while ensuring compliance with organizational standards and industry regulations. This role requires a strategic mindset combined with exceptional negotiation skills as you partner with internal stakeholders, vendors, and clients to structure agreements that balance cost optimization with service excellence. At JLL, we are collectively shaping a brighter way — for our clients, ourselves and our fellow employees, and in this position, you'll contribute directly to that mission by building supplier relationships that support our commitment to innovation and operational excellence. You'll leverage your expertise in contract law, risk management, and vendor performance to create frameworks that protect JLL's interests while fostering collaborative partnerships. This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact on how we deliver world-class services across our global portfolio.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Lead end-to-end sourcing activities including RFP development, vendor evaluation, contract negotiation, and supplier onboarding for Property and Facility Management services
• Develop and implement category-specific sourcing strategies that align with business objectives and drive cost savings while maintaining quality standards
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex service agreements, master service agreements, and statements of work, ensuring favorable terms and conditions that mitigate risk
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including legal, finance, operations, and client account managers to ensure seamless contract execution and stakeholder alignment
• Manage a portfolio of vendor relationships, conducting regular performance reviews and implementing continuous improvement initiatives to optimize service delivery
• Maintain comprehensive contract databases and documentation systems, ensuring accuracy, accessibility, and compliance with retention policies
• Monitor contract compliance and identify opportunities for consolidation, standardization, or renegotiation to enhance value delivery
• Conduct market research and benchmarking analysis to stay informed of industry trends, pricing dynamics, and emerging sourcing opportunities
• Support risk management activities by identifying potential contractual, financial, or operational risks and developing mitigation strategies

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or contract management, preferably within commercial real estate or facility management
• Demonstrated expertise in contract negotiation and drafting with strong understanding of legal terms, conditions, and risk management principles
• Proven track record of managing complex, high-value contracts and achieving cost savings through strategic sourcing initiatives
• Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret financial data, conduct spend analysis, and develop business cases for sourcing decisions
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills with ability to influence and collaborate across all organizational levels
• Proficiency in procurement systems, contract management platforms, and Microsoft Office Suite (advanced Excel skills required)

Preferred qualifications:

• Professional certification such as CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management), CCCM (Certified Commercial Contracts Manager), or equivalent
• Experience working in a global, matrixed organization with exposure to international sourcing and multi-regional contract management
• Knowledge of property and facility management services including hard services (HVAC, electrical, plumbing) and soft services (cleaning, security, landscaping)
• Familiarity with sustainability and ESG considerations in supplier selection and contract structuring
• Experience with category management methodologies and supplier relationship management best practices
• Advanced negotiation training or certification demonstrating strategic negotiation capabilities