Develop, lead, and execute commodity sourcing strategies for local, regional, national initiatives for project management services Develop category plan to provide visibility to subcategory spends, supplier summaries, stakeholder engagement plans, contract summaries and market insights that lead to both short and long-term strategies. Lead development and execution of all sourcing-related functions: performing due diligence and assessment of prospective suppliers, executing RFPs/bids, negotiating contracts and ensuring effective transition to operations during implementation Identify and lead appropriate field resources to execute initiatives, manage supplier relationships as it relates to administrative and operational activities and issues Ensure contracting and procurement standards, policies and procedures are maintained and followed throughout the portfolio Partner with the client and Jones Lang LaSalleProject Management teams to drive both immediate and sustained benefits to the client Assess and build annual sourcing initiatives that provide detailed service commodity strategies that identify objectives, leveraged spend initiative, and milestone timelines Bring strategic thought leadership to account to identify additional cost and operational efficiencies Responsible for communication, coordination and implementation of local and regional sourcing initiatives and contract negotiations to suppliers and operations team Proactively manage internal and external customer expectations Conduct local and regional Preferred Supplier performance review meetings, manage supplier scorecards, contract compliance and service obligations Analyze price proposals, financial reports and other data to determine the reasonability of price and contractor capabilities Support a supplier diversity program in accordance with client and company requirements EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related discipline MBA, a plus Minimum 5 years of strategic sourcing experience for services or indirect categories (e.g., facilities, highly desired) KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Proven track record of leading decentralized teams, with an ability to influence across the organization and deliver results in evolving environments Strategic mindset with the ability to develop strategic roadmaps and translate into executable plans and supply solutions Superior customer service, relationship building and follow up skills Strong analytical and organizational abilities Excellent inter-personal and communication skills Computer proficiency in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint JLL Is an Equal Opportunity Employer JLL is committed to developing and maintaining a diverse workforce. JLL strongly believes in equal opportunity extended to all individuals in all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall and termination without regard to race, color, religion, belief, creed, age, sex, pregnancy or maternity (including childbirth and related conditions), family responsibility (e.g. child care, elder care), nationality, ethnic or national origin or ancestry, citizenship, marital status, civil partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, veteran s status, genetic information, trade union membership, social position, political view or status as a qualified individual with a disability, protected leave status or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable law. The company also endeavors to make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business and ensures that employment decisions are based only on valid job requirements.