[Hiring] Manager, Strategic Sourcing @JLL

Role Description

A Sourcing Manager with a regional lead focus for AMER at JLL is responsible for executing comprehensive sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring operational excellence across multiple countries within the region. This role requires strong leadership, strategic planning, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver value, cost savings, and compliance with JLL’s standards and client objectives.

• Develop and execute comprehensive sourcing strategies tailored to client and regional objectives across AMER.
• Conduct vendor selection and evaluation processes, leveraging JLL's buying power to achieve savings and operational improvements.
• Ensure alignment with regional business goals and collaborate with account teams to represent the region in cross-functional projects.
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with key suppliers, monitor performance against contractual and ESG requirements, and implement improvement initiatives.
• Conduct regular stakeholder briefings and client presentations to showcase sourcing activities, performance metrics, savings realization, and strategic initiatives.
• Negotiate contract terms, pricing, and service level agreements (SLAs), ensuring risk mitigation and compliance with JLL and client standards.
• Serve as the main point of contact for account and client teams, providing all necessary account-specific information and ensuring stakeholder alignment.
• Utilize procurement software (e.g., Jaggaer, Aravo) and digital collaboration tools to conduct supplier analysis, monitor spend and savings, ensure accurate reporting, and streamline sourcing activities.
• Ensure adherence to JLL’s sourcing, procurement, and compliance processes, including ESG, health and safety, and responsible procurement requirements.
• Directly manage and mentor two sourcing managers within the region, providing guidance, performance management, and professional development opportunities.
• Identify and implement process enhancements to drive efficiency, innovation, and best practices in sourcing operations.

Qualifications

• Excellent Inter-personal skills
• Organization skills
• Strong Analytical Ability
• Proven ability to lead teams in decentralized environment
• Excellent communication skills – oral and written
• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) or 5+ related experience
• Supervisory experience preferred
• Project management and business transitions experience preferred
• Excellent PC skills, proficient in MS Office applications

Requirements

• 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

Company Description

Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading global provider of real estate and investment management services. We take our responsibility to protect the personal information provided to us seriously.