Category Manager, IT Services

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois, +2 more states.

📋 Description

• Assist in the development and implementation of sourcing strategies for IT managed services, staff augmentation, and systems integration/consulting services.

• Carry out category strategy and supplier negotiations under the guidance of the Category Director.

• Manage internal demand plans for assigned sub-categories and pinpoint opportunities for consolidation and rate optimization.

• Collaborate with IT delivery leads and business stakeholders to ensure regional requirements are incorporated into sourcing activities.

• Discover sourcing opportunities and present strategic recommendations to the Category Director.

• Cultivate relationships with key IT service suppliers and staffing partners.

• Assist in supply base rationalization while upholding the strategic supplier framework.

• Conduct evaluations of supplier performance, maintain scorecards, and monitor compliance with contracts and service levels.

• Analyze market trends, labor rate benchmarks, and commercial models.

• Lead procurement initiatives such as RFP development, bid management, commercial evaluations, and contract execution.

• Facilitate cost savings, cost avoidance, and value-add outcomes.

• Oversee the category project calendar to ensure timely sourcing events and renewals.

• Draft contract documents and recommendations in accordance with JLL's Delegation of Authority.

• Maintain a savings tracker and provide insights on delivered value.

• Promote the adoption of sourcing tools, process enhancements, and best practices.

• Ensure sourcing activities adhere to JLL procurement policies, ethical standards, and governance frameworks.

⛳️ Requirements

• At least 5 years of strategic sourcing experience, particularly in IT services, staffing, or systems integration categories.

• Experience in supporting category strategies across various regions or business units.

• Proven capability to manage procurement projects from strategy to execution with moderate supervision.

• Strong commercial acumen with a background in contract negotiation, rate card analysis, and supplier performance management.

• Demonstrated success in leveraging AI to enhance and accelerate job functions.

• Ability to foster effective working relationships with technology and business stakeholders.

• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams in procurement, IT, finance, and operations.

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in a relevant field such as Business, Supply Chain, Information Technology, or a related discipline.

• Must have authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

🏝️ Benefits

• 401(k) plan with matching contributions from the company.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision care.

• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary.

• Paid time off and company holidays.

• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay.

• A supportive culture and a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical, and emotional health.