Sr Manager, Strategic Sourcing

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way .   Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong.  Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.    Strategic Sourcing Manager, Sr. - What this job involves   Provide support of IFM clients and internal stakeholders related to optimization of JLL project management execution and sourcing strategies.      Responsible for delivering market, supplier and operational intelligence of services operations; Identifying and leading appropriate field resources to execute strategic initiatives.       Be subject matter expert in support of JLL sourcing strategies, supplier relationships and program management.   Lead team of sourcing professionals to strategic outcomes.   Closely participate in and with clients and Jones Lang LaSalle Sourcing, Project and Development Services teams to drive both immediate and sustained benefits to the client.   Perform periodic market trend analysis in the specific categories; analysing supplier base, industry changes, etc.  Report analysis to Supply Chain and business stakeholders in a client ready form.    Responsible for development, implementation, coordination and communication of regional and national programs.   Support and guide Category Management team’s supplier relationship and performance programs with key suppliers.   Provide management, instruction and follow-up in support of operations teams RFP/bid, contracting and operational processes. Be proactive and manage internal and external customer expectations.   Ensure compliance to JLL’s sourcing and contracting policies, procedures, risk management programs, and ethics.   Establish relationship with Corporate Legal and Risk Management to ensure all contractual terms and conditions comply with standard or other contract changes and are formally reviewed and approved by legal/risk management.   Establish work priorities, assign deliverables and resolve issues with Operations teams, temporary help and/or project-specific dedicated personnel to assure client satisfaction, customer satisfaction.   Support and assist development of diversity programs in accordance with clients and company requirements. Mentor/educate suppliers through meetings.   Participate and provide leadership to Preferred Supplier performance review meetings.   Support JLL e-commerce procurement initiatives.   Support Solutions Development (Sales) proposals by building solution models and pricing.     Sound like you? To apply you need to have:   Excellent Inter-personal skills, Organization skills, Strong Analytical Ability, Proven ability to lead teams in decentralized environment.   Excellent communication skills – oral and written.   Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from four-year college or university and/or 10 years strategic sourcing or related experience; MBA preferred.   Construction, Project management and business transitions experience preferred.   Excellent PC skills, proficient in MS Office applications   This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Estimated compensation for this position: 134,000.00 – 164,000.00 USD per year 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. Location: Remote –Charlotte, NC If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if