Group Sourcing Lead

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.  

Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies 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.   

Job Description 

 Lead and grow a high-performing S&P team within the assigned account portfolio and industry vertical.  Work directly with S&P leadership, Account leadership, and clients to manage expectations and team deliverables.  This includes accountability for effectively managing, mentoring, recruiting, and developing a team of world-class Sourcing and Procurement professionals. 

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

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

 
•    Oversee assigned portfolio compliance and controls, develop new and innovative sourcing strategies, and identify opportunities for improvement.  

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

Achieves Financial and Compliance Results 

• Oversight of annual sourcing plan development, actively managing that plan with the business, and executing against it. 

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

• Own sourcing compliance and controls. Identify and share opportunities for improvement with appropriate functional leaders. 

• Ensure all sourcing technology tools are leveraged across all assigned accounts. 

• Partner teams closely with operations by providing management, detailed instructions, and follow-up to support the operations teams in standardized RFP/bid and contracting processes. 

• Develop and maintain a systematic, analytical, and results-based method for savings, monitoring suppliers’ performance, sourcing effectiveness, and communicating these results to the business. 

Develop and Lead High-Performing Teams 

• Recruit, develop, rotate, and retain top S&P talent. 

• Support the career development of key roles through mentoring and visible leadership. 

• Create high-performing, integrated sourcing teams that are committed to delivering sustainable operational excellence. 

• Manage and coach teams on their performance, progress, and developmental goals, including analysing strengths and areas of opportunity for growth into actionable career development plans. 

• Actively participate in talent Supply/Demand by networking, mentoring, and sharing internal and external candidates 

• As an S&P leader, foster an inclusive and collaborative team culture within and outside of direct reports. 

Establishes and Nurtures Strong Relationships 

• Ensure the vision and strategy of the client sourcing plans are implemented and aligned with the necessary objectives.