Procurement and Sourcing Leader – Project & Development Services

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois, +4 more states.

📋 Description

• Develop and execute thorough sourcing procedures that fulfill contractual obligations necessitating competitive bidding for all trades exceeding account-directed clip levels in the Americas.

• Create standardized workflows for sourcing events from initiation to vendor selection and contract awarding.

• Design sourcing event templates, evaluation criteria, bid packages, and selection methodologies tailored for different trade types.

• Establish clear timelines and milestones for sourcing activities that are in sync with project schedules.

• Oversee 150-500 sourcing events each year (3-10 per project across approximately 50 projects) with efficiency and reliability.

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive vendor library that includes all design and construction vendors across North and South America in key client regions.

• Utilize existing tools for vendor prequalification processes, including financial assessments, insurance verification, safety record evaluations, and capability assessments.

• Set up a regular reporting schedule (monthly, quarterly, or as needed) featuring consistent formats and metrics.

• Ensure all sourcing activities adhere to contractual obligations, client policies, and JLL standards.

• Perform periodic audits of sourcing processes and vendor documentation to guarantee compliance and quality.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Construction Management, or a related field.

• Over 5 years of progressive procurement or sourcing experience, ideally in construction, corporate real estate, or professional services.

• Demonstrated success in managing high-volume sourcing operations with evident process discipline and scalability.

• Extensive knowledge of construction trades, subcontracting practices, and vendor management.

• Experience in developing vendor prequalification programs, performance management systems, and contractor databases.

• Strong grasp of competitive bidding processes, evaluation methodologies, and selection best practices.

• Expertise in creating procurement reports and dashboards for executive and client audiences.

• Experience collaborating with client procurement organizations and establishing trusted advisor relationships.

• Knowledge of construction contracting, insurance requirements, and risk allocation.

• Proficient in procurement software, vendor management systems, and data analysis tools, preferably Jaggaer and Aravo.

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and experience with reporting/analytics platforms.

• Understanding of procurement regulations, compliance requirements, and ethical sourcing principles.

🏝️ 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.