[Hiring] Director, Strategic Sourcing @JLL

Role Description

We are seeking a highly strategic and influential procurement leader to lead and grow a high-performing Grounds (Landscape & Snow Removal) S&P team for a large client. Work directly with S&P account leadership, Account leadership and client to manage expectations and team deliverables. This includes accountability for effectively managing, mentoring, recruiting, and developing a team of world-class Sourcing and Procurement professionals.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional executive presence, possess the confidence to secure a seat at the table with account and client stakeholders, advanced Excel proficiency, and have proven experience independently leading complex RFx processes from cradle to grave, navigating passionate stakeholders, presenting to leadership audiences, and driving long-term value across the Grounds portfolio.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of strategic sourcing experience for services or indirect categories related to facilities services, with demonstrated experience in Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) procurement.
• Proven people management experience.
• Proven experience independently leading end-to-end RFx processes in complex environments with demonstrated ability to operate autonomously.
• Strong stakeholder management skills in complex environments.
• Executive presence and ability to influence senior leaders.
• Strategic mindset with comfort operating in ambiguity.
• Demonstrated bias for action — ability to move quickly, make sound decisions, and implement solutions proactively.
• Demonstrated success managing high-visibility service categories (preferably IFM or facilities-related services).
• Experience in contract negotiation and commercial strategy.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills; strong analytical ability.
• Excellent communication skills — oral and written.
• Excellent PC skills, proficient in MS Office applications — Excel, Word & PowerPoint.
• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from a four-year college or university.
• Willingness to travel within the U.S. (approximately 30%).

Requirements

• Must be consistently available during standard business hours (e.g., 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CST) with reliable access to desk, computer, phone, email, and video conferencing systems (Zoom / Microsoft Teams) to respond to time-sensitive client requests, attend virtual meetings, and support operational needs.
• Candidate must demonstrate prior experience owning the entire lifecycle for large events (high spend, large portfolio, and large supplier base) without reliance on step-by-step supervision and possess a proven track record of self-direction and initiative.

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.