[Hiring] Category Management Lead @JLL

Role Description

JLL is currently seeking a dynamic individual for the role of Category Management Lead to develop and manage facilities goods supplier relationships for our JLL Marketplace business. Suppliers consist of large B2B products distributors and manufacturers that service the facilities management space. Categories of spend include a range of soft and hard goods i.e office supplies, workplace experience services, MRO, construction.

• Primary areas of focus will be supplier relationship management, program development and enablement, and strategic growth within your category area of oversight.
• Developing and maintaining category and supplier strategies, leveraging JLL scale, building new supplier relationships, preparation and management of supplier contracts, identifying and bringing forward market innovations, supporting client solutioning, and providing overall value to supplier partners in support of the business will be this position’s mission.
• This position will require working with various business partners across JLL as well as our supplier partners.
• The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills, ability to prioritize and bring the requisite impact and value for our clients and JLL.
• Position is virtual/home office; but Austin, Atlanta, or Charlotte area is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Contribution to delivery of financial targets in line with business expectations.
• Continuously drives assigned seller category strategies and self-sufficiently identifies and executes these projects.
• Use market and industry intelligence to identify and qualify new suppliers and use data to support the business and delivery of services.
• Identify risk, threats and provide solutions for mitigation.
• Contribute to Seller Council with the intent of bringing seller best practices, feedback, and innovations into the organization and out to clients.
• Accountable for creating strategic solutions for specific commodities, RFP/quotation management, bid analysis and recommendations.
• Liaison with internal business partners or contract approvals, savings reporting, documentation and compliance.
• Develops clear strategic supply partner framework and maintains this framework at senior supplier level.
• Prepare high-quality papers and presentations for use with internal and external business partners and/or teams as required.
• Ability to negotiate and have proven strategies within areas of responsible spend.
• Partner with functional leads and business partners to drive both immediate and sustained benefits to our clients and JLL.
• Bring strategic thought leadership to identify additional cost and operational efficiencies.
• Subject matter expert for Supplier Management and main point of contact within business.
• Assist teams with driving operational/sourcing process improvements; including SKU rationalization and standardization.
• Provide pricing support to new business pursuits and other JLL teams; such as group buys and consulting engagements.
• Manage product cross referencing and spend analytics tasks with supplier partners.
• Leads contract administration for the Supplier Management team.
• Comply with all JLL policies and procedures, including but not limited to ethics and business practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree from an accredited institution in business or engineering - supply chain, purchasing, industrial sales or operations background strongly preferred.
• Must have a minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience, or combination of relevant work experience and education.
• Knowledge of emerging procurement technologies and marketplaces is a plus.
• Experience maintaining and executing on compliance programs.
• Technical buying or engineering experience directly involving the facilities management industry is a plus.
• Strong contracting, negotiation, and account management skills is a must.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to successfully communicate with clients’ and suppliers’ representatives, internal business customers and team members.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Able to adapt and prioritize meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility with work hours and travel as needed.
• Operates with a sense of urgency, quickly responding to stakeholders.
• Professional yet personable demeanor.
• Detail oriented with strong analytical skills.
• Able to maintain confidentiality, utilize judgment, and work with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated proficiency with all applicable software packages including but not limited to MS Windows; MS Office, including MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, AI based platforms.
• This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Benefits

• 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.