Senior Director, Sourcing

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois.

📋 Description

• Lead and cultivate a high-performing Sourcing & Procurement team for a significant technology client.

• Manage expectations and deliverables of the team in collaboration with Sourcing & Procurement leadership, account leadership, and clients.

• Oversee the recruitment, mentoring, development, rotation, and retention of Sourcing and Procurement professionals.

• Drive the implementation of Sourcing & Procurement programs, operational excellence, and achievement of account KPIs and goals.

• Ensure compliance with controls, contract and COI adherence, RFx/process enhancements, and Procurement Playbook guidelines.

• Develop and execute annual sourcing strategies, including benchmarking expenditures on third-party contractors.

• Identify risks and opportunities for clients/stakeholders and propose actionable strategies.

• Manage the performance of third-party suppliers and oversee quarterly reporting.

• Utilize sourcing technology tools across designated accounts.

• Assist operations teams in standardized RFP/bid and contracting procedures.

• Monitor savings, supplier performance, and sourcing efficiency, and communicate outcomes effectively.

• Facilitate client meetings and strategic sessions while nurturing relationships with account and client leadership.

• Formulate short- and long-term sourcing strategies, manage suppliers and internal networks, and promote best-in-class performance.

• Collaborate with Corporate Legal and Risk Management regarding contractual terms and approvals.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 10 years of strategic sourcing experience, particularly in services or indirect categories related to facilities services, is highly desired.

• Experience in people management.

• Bachelor’s degree is required; Business or Supply Chain Management is preferred.

• An MBA is advantageous.

• CPM, CPSM, or CPSD certification is preferred.

• Strong PC skills are essential.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint is required.

• E-procurement experience, ideally with Jaggaer.

• Willingness to travel within the U.S. approximately 25% of the time.

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

• Possess influential, collaborative, client-centric, transformational, strategic, and critical-thinking skills.

• Strong communication, presentation, negotiation, and stakeholder-management skills are necessary.

• Demonstrated understanding of JLL Work Dynamics, the real estate sector, competitive landscape, and relevant industries.

🏝️ Benefits

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

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care coverage.

• 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 well-being.

• Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.