Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing

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

📋 Description

• Provide assistance to IFM clients and internal stakeholders in optimizing JLL project management execution and sourcing strategies.

• Deliver insights on market trends, suppliers, and operational intelligence for service operations.

• Identify and guide field resources to implement strategic initiatives.

• Act as a subject matter expert on JLL sourcing strategies, supplier relationships, and program management.

• Lead sourcing professionals towards achieving strategic objectives.

• Collaborate with clients and JLL Sourcing, Project, and Development Services teams to foster immediate and long-term client benefits.

• Conduct regular market trend analyses, including supplier base and industry changes.

• Present analysis to Supply Chain and business stakeholders in a format suitable for clients.

• Develop, implement, coordinate, and communicate regional and national programs.

• Assist in Category Management for supplier relationships and performance programs.

• Oversee management, instruction, and follow-up for operations teams' RFP/bid, contracting, and operational processes.

• Manage expectations of both internal and external customers.

• Ensure adherence to sourcing, contracting, risk management, and ethics policies.

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

• Set priorities, assign deliverables, and resolve issues with Operations teams and project personnel.

• Facilitate the development of diversity programs.

• Mentor and educate suppliers through organized meetings.

• Participate in and lead Preferred Supplier performance review meetings.

• Support JLL e-commerce procurement initiatives.

• Assist with Solutions Development sales proposals by creating solution models and pricing.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from a four-year college or university and/or 10 years of experience in strategic sourcing or a related field.

• MBA is preferred.

• Experience in construction is preferred.

• Project management experience is preferred.

• Experience in business transitions is preferred.

• Exceptional interpersonal skills.

• Strong organizational skills.

• High analytical capability.

• Demonstrated ability to lead teams in a decentralized environment.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Proficient PC skills.

• Familiarity with MS Office applications is required.

• 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.

• Supportive culture.

• Comprehensive benefits package prioritizing mental, physical, and emotional health.

• Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.