Supply Chain Oversight Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois, +3 more states.

📋 Description

• Establish and enhance governance frameworks, operational standards, and project management methodologies.

• Propel AI adoption and digital innovation within procurement operations.

• Create standardized methodologies, operating procedures, playbooks, templates, and reporting mechanisms.

• Set up intake, prioritization, and resource allocation frameworks.

• Define and monitor procurement KPIs, SLAs, and operational metrics.

• Ensure alignment with account-level strategy, business priorities, and JLL enterprise standards.

• Identify high-value AI use cases and incorporate AI-powered tools into procurement workflows.

• Keep track of emerging AI trends and conduct market research and vendor evaluations.

• Oversee the full spectrum of the procurement project portfolio, including category management, supplier transitions, system implementations, contract negotiations, and process optimization.

• Maintain centralized tracking systems and dashboards for initiatives.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, timelines, deliverables, and success criteria.

• Promote continuous improvement through lessons learned, post-implementation reviews, root cause analysis, and best-practice sharing.

• Lead process mapping, value stream analysis, and workflow optimization efforts.

• Develop and uphold knowledge management systems.

• Create executive dashboards, scorecards, and reports on procurement performance, portfolio health, financial impact, operational risks, and improvement initiatives.

• Assist with monthly accrual commentary, budget forecasts, variance analyses, and financial models.

• Monitor and report procurement savings, cost avoidance, and value realization against targets.

• Act as a liaison between procurement operations and account operational and facilities management service lines.

• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, contracting requirements, regulatory obligations, and audit standards.

• Encourage accountability, collaboration, innovation, continuous learning, and performance excellence.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Project Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field (preferred).

• PMP, CSCP, or a similar professional certification (strongly preferred).

• Over 8 years of experience in operations, project management, or supply chain management within corporate real estate, facilities management, or procurement environments (required).

• Proven expertise in establishing and leading governance frameworks, operational standards, and PMO functions for sourcing and procurement teams.

• In-depth knowledge of sourcing methodologies, category management, supplier relationship management, and procurement best practices.

• Expert proficiency in project management software (MS Project, Jira, or similar).

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Excel functions, data modeling, and executive presentations.

• Demonstrated expertise in data analysis and visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, or similar).

• Experience with procurement platforms, e-sourcing tools, contract management systems, and work order management systems (Corrigo, Coupa, SAP Ariba, or similar).

• Working knowledge of AI and machine learning applications in procurement, including generative AI tools, predictive analytics, and automation platforms.

• 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.

• Supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package prioritizing mental, physical, and emotional health.