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Manager, Strategic Sourcing

JLL, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you've got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you're looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.

LOCATION: REMOTE based in the United States Manager, Strategic Sourcing - What this job involves: Provide support to Integrated Facilities and Property Management clients and internal stakeholders related to optimization of JLL managed services operations and sourcing strategies. Responsible for delivering market, supplier, and operational intelligence of services operations; Identifying and leading appropriate field resources to execute strategic initiatives.

Management of 3 direct reports.

What your day-to-day will look like:

Be a subject matter expert in support of JLL sourcing strategies, supplier relationships, and program management.

Lead team of sourcing professionals to strategic outcomes.

Closely participate in and with clients and Jones Lang LaSalle Sourcing, Facility, and Property Management teams to drive both immediate and sustained benefits to the client.

Perform periodic market trend analysis in the specific categories; analyzing supplier base, industry changes, etc. Report analysis to Supply Chain and business stakeholders in a client-ready form.

Responsible for the development, implementation, coordination, and communication of regional and national programs.

Support and guide the Category Management team's supplier relationship and performance programs with key suppliers.

Provide management, instruction, and follow-up in support of operations teams' RFP/bid, contracting, and operational processes. Be proactive and manage internal and external customer expectations.

Desired or preferred experience and technical skills:

Excellent Interpersonal skills, Organization skills, Strong Analytical Ability, and Proven ability to lead teams in a decentralized environment.

Excellent communication skills - oral and written.

Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from a four-year college or university and/or 5+ years of strategic sourcing or related experience; MBA preferred.

Project management and business transition experience preferred.

Excellent PC skills, proficient in MS Office applications

Interested? An ideal candidate would need to have the following qualifications Required

Ensure compliance to JLL's sourcing and contracting policies, procedures, risk management programs, and ethics.

Establish a relationship with Corporate Legal and Risk Management to ensure all contractual terms and conditions comply with standard or other contract changes and are formally reviewed and approved by legal/risk management.

Establish work priorities, assign deliverables, and resolve issues with Operations teams, temporary help, and/or project-specific dedicated personnel to assure client satisfaction, and customer satisfaction.

Support and assist development of diversity programs under clients and company requirements.

Participate and provide leadership to Preferred Supplier performance review meetings.

Support JLL e-commerce procurement initiatives.

This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Estimated compensation for this position: 103,000.00 - 113,500.00 USD per year

Location: Remote - Chicago, IL

Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:

401(k) plan with matching company contributions

Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care

Paid parental leave at 100% of salary

Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay

Equal Employment Opportunity Jones Lang LaSalle ("JLL") is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process - including the online application and/or overall selection process - you may email us at

HRSCLeaves@jll.com . This email is only to request an accommodation. Please direct any other general recruiting inquiries to our Contact Us page.

Accepting applications on an ongoing basis until candidate identified.

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