Sr. Manager, Strategic Sourcing

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Position Summary: The Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing is responsible for the following:

• Lead Sourcing & Procurement (S&P) for a large life sciences client.

• Work directly with S&P leadership, account leadership, and client to manage expectations and team deliverables.

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies and lead sourcing events with considerations to savings, innovation, risk, and alignment to client and JLL objectives.

• Accountable for effectively managing, mentoring, recruiting, and developing direct report(s) to be world-class Sourcing and Procurement professionals.

• Provide impactful leadership in a cross-functional and collaborative environment to drive immediate and sustained benefits to our client and JLL.

• Drive results through S&P program implementation, monitoring progress, managing to operational excellence guideline, AND meeting account level KPIs and goals.

• Develop and deliver total supply chain strategy and solutions - including innovative category, sourcing, and vendor strategies, supplier performance and relationship management, oversee compliance and controls, and identify opportunities for improvement.

• Proactively manage internal and external expectations by understanding business needs and priorities.

• Identify risks and opportunities to clients/stakeholders and recommend strategies to achieve company goals while mitigating risk.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Lead the execution of sourcing events, including strategy development, direct negotiation, RFP development, project initiation, and communication with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

• Develop and manage timelines for sourcing projects, ensuring milestones are met and deliverables are completed on schedule.

• Conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis of supplier proposals, identify outliers, and collaborate with account teams and suppliers to improve proposal accuracy.

• Provide subject matter expertise on assigned categories, including supplier insight, market trends, and best practices.

• Enhance and manage Supplier Performance Management Program, including collaboration with operations and quality teams to develop scorecard through survey and CMMS metrics, sharing results and reviewing with select 3rd party subcontractors via QBR process, and delivering a quarterly report to Operations Teams and Client.

• Ensure all sourcing technology tools and subject matter experts are leveraged to drive value to the client

• Ensure compliance with JLL's sourcing and procurement policies, standards, and playbooks.

• Develop and implement annual sourcing plans and supplier relationship management initiatives.

• Be a subject matter expert in support of JLL sourcing strategies, supplier relationships, and program management.

• Perform periodic market trend analysis in the specific categories; analyzing supplier base, industry changes, etc. Report analysis to Supply Chain and business stakeholders in a client-ready form.

• Support and guide the Category Management team's supplier relationship and performance programs with key suppliers.

Required Qualifications and technical skills:

• 8+ years of strategic sourcing experience for services or indirect categories related to facilities services highly desired along with people management experience.

• Bachelor's Degree - Business or Supply Chain Management preferred.

• MBA or JD, a plus

• CPM, CPSM or CPSD certification preferred.

• Excellent PC skills, proficient in MS applications - Excel, Word & PowerPoint

• E-procurement experience, preferably Jaggaer.

• Willingness to travel within the U.S.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Demonstrated experience leading sourcing events and managing direct reports.

• Strong analytical, negotiation, and supply chain management skills.

• Proficiency with sourcing and procurement technology platforms (Jaggaer, Aravo, Corrigo a plus).

• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent interpersonal skills, organization skills, strong analytical ability, and proven ability to lead teams in a decentralized environment.

• Excellent communication skills - oral and written.

• Project management and business transition experience preferred.

Competencies For Role

• Influential leadership - persuasive and instills confidence among stakeholders across any form of communication.

• Collaborative approach - works effectively across a complex matrix organization with a team and firm-first orientation; team with constituents who vary in approach and style to achieve results.

• Company and Industry Knowledge - Demonstrated understanding of JLL Work Dynamics, the Real Estate industry, competitive landscape, and specific industries as applicable.

• Communication and Presentation Skills - Ability to persuasively engage internal and client stakeholders via formal and informal conversations/presentations to achieve Vertical goals.

• Client Centric - Ability to lead with a focus on client needs to create and deliver on solutions expectations by every measure and are valuable to the client and JLL

• Negotiation Skills - Ability to bridge differences to deliver win-win agreements by understanding our value, positions, and points of flexibility.

• Transformational leadership - leads change with energy and resilience to propel the business forward; has the courage to make difficult decisions and take calculated risks; adjusts style to accommodate individuals and the various phases of growth.

• Strategic and critical thinking - exhibits strong levels of insight and has a reputation as a forward thinker

Location: REMOTE based in the United States

This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Estimated compensation for this position:

This range is an estimate and actual compensation may differ. Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations.

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If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet all the requirements. We're interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:

JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health. Some of these benefits may include:

• 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

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