What are the responsibilities and job description for the Strategic Sourcing Manager position at JLL?
Position Overview
JLL seeks a Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead sourcing operations for one of our growing accounts. This role represents a unique opportunity to shape JLL's vision with a new client partnership, requiring an entrepreneurial self-starter who can apply JLL sourcing strategies while building critical programs from the ground up. The ideal candidate thrives in dynamic environments, embraces uncertainty, and demonstrates strong critical thinking skills to deliver solutions that drive measurable business outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership & Team Management
Lead and develop a team of sourcing professionals (two direct reports) to achieve strategic outcomes and operational excellence
Establish work priorities, assign deliverables, and resolve issues to ensure client and JLL satisfaction
Mentor and guide team members on JLL sourcing methodologies and best practices
Strategic Sourcing & Category Management
Serve as subject matter expert for JLL sourcing strategies, supplier relationships, and program management
Perform periodic market trend analysis across assigned categories, evaluating supplier base capabilities and industry changes
Deliver market, supplier, and operational intelligence to support optimization of JLL-managed services operations
Convert supplier proposals into comprehensive, relevant scopes of work that align with client objectives
Program Implementation & Operations Support
Implement, coordinate, and communicate regional and national sourcing programs in accordance with JLL standards
Support Category Management team's supplier relationship and performance programs with key suppliers
Provide management, instruction, and follow-up for operations teams' RFP/bid processes, contracting, and operational procedures
Support JLL e-commerce procurement initiatives JLLMP
Client Partnership & Stakeholder Engagement
Partner closely with Altria stakeholders, JLL Sourcing, and Integrated Facilities Management teams to drive immediate and sustained client benefits
Manage internal and external customer expectations proactively
Present analysis and recommendations to Supply Chain and business stakeholders in client-ready formats
Identify and lead appropriate field resources to execute strategic initiatives
Compliance & Risk Management
Ensure compliance with JLL's sourcing and contracting policies, procedures, risk management programs, and ethics standards
Collaborate with Corporate Legal and Risk Management to ensure contractual terms comply with standards and receive formal review and approval
Understand complexities associated with facility management, sourcing, and vendor management at retail locations
Supplier Relationship Programs
Participate in and provide leadership for Preferred Supplier performance review meetings
Support and assist development of programs aligned with client and company requirements
Mentor and educate suppliers through structured engagement meetings
Required Qualifications
Core Competencies
JLL seeks a Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead sourcing operations for one of our growing accounts. This role represents a unique opportunity to shape JLL's vision with a new client partnership, requiring an entrepreneurial self-starter who can apply JLL sourcing strategies while building critical programs from the ground up. The ideal candidate thrives in dynamic environments, embraces uncertainty, and demonstrates strong critical thinking skills to deliver solutions that drive measurable business outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership & Team Management
Lead and develop a team of sourcing professionals (two direct reports) to achieve strategic outcomes and operational excellence
Establish work priorities, assign deliverables, and resolve issues to ensure client and JLL satisfaction
Mentor and guide team members on JLL sourcing methodologies and best practices
Strategic Sourcing & Category Management
Serve as subject matter expert for JLL sourcing strategies, supplier relationships, and program management
Perform periodic market trend analysis across assigned categories, evaluating supplier base capabilities and industry changes
Deliver market, supplier, and operational intelligence to support optimization of JLL-managed services operations
Convert supplier proposals into comprehensive, relevant scopes of work that align with client objectives
Program Implementation & Operations Support
Implement, coordinate, and communicate regional and national sourcing programs in accordance with JLL standards
Support Category Management team's supplier relationship and performance programs with key suppliers
Provide management, instruction, and follow-up for operations teams' RFP/bid processes, contracting, and operational procedures
Support JLL e-commerce procurement initiatives JLLMP
Client Partnership & Stakeholder Engagement
Partner closely with Altria stakeholders, JLL Sourcing, and Integrated Facilities Management teams to drive immediate and sustained client benefits
Manage internal and external customer expectations proactively
Present analysis and recommendations to Supply Chain and business stakeholders in client-ready formats
Identify and lead appropriate field resources to execute strategic initiatives
Compliance & Risk Management
Ensure compliance with JLL's sourcing and contracting policies, procedures, risk management programs, and ethics standards
Collaborate with Corporate Legal and Risk Management to ensure contractual terms comply with standards and receive formal review and approval
Understand complexities associated with facility management, sourcing, and vendor management at retail locations
Supplier Relationship Programs
Participate in and provide leadership for Preferred Supplier performance review meetings
Support and assist development of programs aligned with client and company requirements
Mentor and educate suppliers through structured engagement meetings
Required Qualifications
Core Competencies
- Critical thinking ability with proven track record of delivering thought-through solutions that drive business outcomes
- Entrepreneurial mindset with ability to build programs and apply JLL Sourcing Standards to new client environments
- Strong sense of urgency and ability to "meet the moment" in fast-paced situations
- Flexibility to reprioritize based on shifting client demands
- Comfort operating in ambiguous environments and embracing uncertainty
- People management experience with demonstrated ability to lead and develop direct reports
- Deep understanding of facility management, sourcing, and vendor management operations
- Expertise in RFP/bid processes, contracting, and supplier performance management
- Knowledge of market analysis, category management, and supplier relationship strategies
- Experience implementing compliance programs and working with legal/risk management functions
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Excellent communication and presentation skills with ability to deliver client-ready deliverables
- Proven stakeholder management across operations, procurement, and executive levels
- Ability to translate complex supplier proposals into actionable scopes of work
- Proactive approach to managing expectations and resolving issues
Salary : $115,000 - $133,000