Global Category Manager - Professional Services

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.   

About JLL Corporate Procurement

JLL has a Corporate Procurement function which looks after over $1.2 billion per annum of our own spend globally. The Professional Services procurement team covers some $350m of this spend and are responsible for all spend with regards to Insurance, Consultancy, Legal, Financial products, Outsourcing and Innovation. This means that we require a strong Professional Services Procurement team who can develop strategic sourcing plans, create compelling commercial propositions, and bring innovation to our overall supply chain.

Professional Services (PS) Global Category Manager

JLL requires a PS Global Category Manager to take ownership of the sourcing and delivery of key projects within the various subcategories. The individual will work with JLL business leaders and the Global Head of Professional Services procurement to determine the appropriate strategy and deliver the sourcing benefits required. The role is expected to work across all Regions (eg on a global basis) to deliver various projects. All procurement is expected to be done in line with JLL standards and practises. This is a brand new role due to team expansion.

Summary of essential functions and Goals

• Undertake the sourcing, negotiation, and contract of JLL business requirements on a global basis (across all regions and Enterprise Service Lines) for the CRE category

• Ability to work with JLL Business Leaders to align requirement to the future strategy for this requirement and deliver the commercial benefits required to make sure this is successfully sourced

• Forge key strategic relationships with suppliers and develops those relationships on behalf of JLL being mindful of long-term mutually beneficial and ethical objectives as well as providing the business with access to supplier innovation

• Ensure that all sourcing is undertaken in line with the overall category approach and procurement best practice

• Provides expert advice and guidance to the JLL Business leaders and business stakeholders on a global basis

• Recommend the qualification of appropriate service providers/supply partners, including Total Cost of Ownership models, to ensure that we have the best service provision available across the region to deliver value to our internal and sometimes also external clients

•  ‘Ambassador’ of best practice, usage of available technology (e-sourcing), innovation and initiatives through to the country/regional sourcing managers, across the stakeholder community and optimizes the cost and quality of our services

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Undertake the sourcing, negotiation, and contract of JLL Business requirements (across the professional services categories) on a global basis.

• Delivery of financial targets in line with business expectations. Identify new areas of opportunities and work with the Global Head of Professional Services Procurement to evolve expenditure  

• Accountable for creating strategic solutions for specific commodity/service requirements, procurement event planning, RFP/quotation management, bid analysis and recommendations, liaison with internal stakeholders for contract approvals, savings reporting, documentation, and compliance.

• Create and manage the category project calendar, lead category events, bid process, commercial evaluation, recommendations, contract document preparation, functional reviews and approvals according to JLL Delegation of Authority.  Compliance with JLL procedures as applicable

• Rationalizes supply base and develops clear strategic supply partner framework and maintains this framework at senior supplier level

• Supplier Relationship Management tools applied to manage relationship with JLL preferred supply base. Act as the internal issue resolution point

• Provide functional leadership and peer group alignment, where appropriate and needed

• Identify opportunities to develop and implement new policies and procedures, including rationalization of legacy policies and procedures

• Actively engage in and support the use of e-procurement strategy, methodology and deployment

• Prepare high quality papers and presentations for use with internal and external stakeholders and/or teams as required

• Apply ethical company standards and ensure Global Procurement policy is always applied

Sound like you? To apply you need to have:

• Excellent Inter-personal skills, Organization skills, Strong Analytical Ability

• Ability to work Globally and various enterprise service lines

• Strong procurement technical expertise

• Excellent communication skills – oral and written

• Ability to work with senior business executives and across procurement leadership

• Collaborative and influencing style with a focus on team work

• Proven ability to deliver results in challenging environments

• Expertise in sourcing with demonstrated ability to manage change

• Ability to sell and present initiatives and/or new ideas

• Experience in sourcing indirect corporate services and products

• Excellent PC skills, proficient in MS applications with excellent ability to work with large amounts of data and build reports

• At least 7-10 years of Sourcing and Procurement experience

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BSc), CIPS (Level 6 passed Exam) or exceptional career progression to date

Location

• Hybrid with with travel to JLL’s Office in London or Chicago.

• As part of the role, individuals must have the flexibility to deal with projects in different time zones and manage their time accordingly

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

Estimated compensation for this position:

140,000.00 – 160,000.00 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 –Chicago, IL

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

At JLL, we harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to efficiently accelerate meaningful connections between candidates and opportunities. Using AI capabilities, we analyze your application for relevant skills, experiences, and qualifications to generate valuable insights about how your unique profile aligns with the specific requirements of the role you're pursuing.

JLL Privacy Notice

Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading global provider of real estate and investment management services. We take our responsibility to protect the personal information provided to us seriously. Generally the personal information we collect from you are for the purposes of processing in connection with JLL’s recruitment process. We endeavour to keep your personal information secure with appropriate level of security and keep for as long as we need it for legitimate business or legal reasons. We will then delete it safely and securely.

For more information about how JLL processes your personal data, please view our Candidate Privacy Statement.

For additional details please see our career site pages for each country.

For candidates in the United States, please see a full copy of our Equal Employment Opportunity policy here.

Jones Lang LaSalle (“JLL”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.  If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process – including the online application and/or overall selection process – you may email us at HRSCLeaves@jll.com. This email is only to request an accommodation. Please direct any other general recruiting inquiries to our Contact Us page > I want to work for JLL.

Pursuant to the Arizona Civil Rights Act, criminal convictions are not an absolute bar to employment.

Pursuant to Illinois Law, applicants are not obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest.

Pursuant to Columbia, SC ordinance, this position is subject to a background check for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities. Only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.

California Residents only

If you are a California resident as defined in the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) please view our Supplemental Privacy Statement which describes your rights and disclosures about your personal information. If you are viewing this on a mobile device you may want to view the CCPA version on a larger device.

Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, JLL will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Accepting applications on an ongoing basis until candidate identified.

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.   

About JLL Corporate Procurement

JLL has a Corporate Procurement function which looks after over $1.2 billion per annum of our own spend globally. The Professional Services procurement team covers some $350m of this spend and are responsible for all spend with regards to Insurance, Consultancy, Legal, Financial products, Outsourcing and Innovation. This means that we require a strong Professional Services Procurement team who can develop strategic sourcing plans, create compelling commercial propositions, and bring innovation to our overall supply chain.

Professional Services (PS) Global Category Manager

JLL requires a PS Global Category Manager to take ownership of the sourcing and delivery of key projects within the various subcategories. The individual will work with JLL business leaders and the Global Head of Professional Services procurement to determine the appropriate strategy and deliver the sourcing benefits required. The role is expected to work across all Regions (eg on a global basis) to deliver various projects. All procurement is expected to be done in line with JLL standards and practises. This is a brand new role due to team expansion.

Summary of essential functions and Goals

• Undertake the sourcing, negotiation, and contract of JLL business requirements on a global basis (across all regions and Enterprise Service Lines) for the CRE category

• Ability to work with JLL Business Leaders to align requirement to the future strategy for this requirement and deliver the commercial benefits required to make sure this is successfully sourced

• Forge key strategic relationships with suppliers and develops those relationships on behalf of JLL being mindful of long-term mutually beneficial and ethical objectives as well as providing the business with access to supplier innovation

• Ensure that all sourcing is undertaken in line with the overall category approach and procurement best practice

• Provides expert advice and guidance to the JLL Business leaders and business stakeholders on a global basis

• Recommend the qualification of appropriate service providers/supply partners, including Total Cost of Ownership models, to ensure that we have the best service provision available across the region to deliver value to our internal and sometimes also external clients

•  ‘Ambassador’ of best practice, usage of available technology (e-sourcing), innovation and initiatives through to the country/regional sourcing managers, across the stakeholder community and optimizes the cost and quality of our services

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Undertake the sourcing, negotiation, and contract of JLL Business requirements (across the professional services categories) on a global basis.

• Delivery of financial targets in line with business expectations. Identify new areas of opportunities and work with the Global Head of Professional Services Procurement to evolve expenditure  

• Accountable for creating strategic solutions for specific commodity/service requirements, procurement event planning, RFP/quotation management, bid analysis and recommendations, liaison with internal stakeholders for contract approvals, savings reporting, documentation, and compliance.

• Create and manage the category project calendar, lead category events, bid process, commercial evaluation, recommendations, contract document preparation, functional reviews and approvals according to JLL Delegation of Authority.  Compliance with JLL procedures as applicable

• Rationalizes supply base and develops clear strategic supply partner framework and maintains this framework at senior supplier level

• Supplier Relationship Management tools applied to manage relationship with JLL preferred supply base. Act as the internal issue resolution point

• Provide functional leadership and peer group alignment, where appropriate and needed

• Identify opportunities to develop and implement new policies and procedures, including rationalization of legacy policies and procedures

• Actively engage in and support the use of e-procurement strategy, methodology and deployment

• Prepare high quality papers and presentations for use with internal and external stakeholders and/or teams as required

• Apply ethical company standards and ensure Global Procurement policy is always applied

Sound like you? To apply you need to have:

• Excellent Inter-personal skills, Organization skills, Strong Analytical Ability

• Ability to work Globally and various enterprise service lines

• Strong procurement technical expertise

• Excellent communication skills – oral and written

• Ability to work with senior business executives and across procurement leadership

• Collaborative and influencing style with a focus on team work

• Proven ability to deliver results in challenging environments

• Expertise in sourcing with demonstrated ability to manage change

• Ability to sell and present initiatives and/or new ideas

• Experience in sourcing indirect corporate services and products

• Excellent PC skills, proficient in MS applications with excellent ability to work with large amounts of data and build reports

• At least 7-10 years of Sourcing and Procurement experience

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BSc), CIPS (Level 6 passed Exam) or exceptional career progression to date

Location

• Hybrid with with travel to JLL’s Office in London or Chicago.

• As part of the role, individuals must have the flexibility to deal with projects in different time zones and manage their time accordingly

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

Estimated compensation for this position:

140,000.00 – 160,000.00 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 –Chicago, IL

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

At JLL, we harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to efficiently accelerate meaningful connections between candidates and opportunities. Using AI capabilities, we analyze your application for relevant skills, experiences, and qualifications to generate valuable insights about how your unique profile aligns with the specific requirements of the role you're pursuing.

JLL Privacy Notice

Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading global provider of real estate and investment management services. We take our responsibility to protect the personal information provided to us seriously. Generally the personal information we collect from you are for the purposes of processing in connection with JLL’s recruitment process. We endeavour to keep your personal information secure with appropriate level of security and keep for as long as we need it for legitimate business or legal reasons. We will then delete it safely and securely.

For more information about how JLL processes your personal data, please view our Candidate Privacy Statement.

For additional details please see our career site pages for each country.

For candidates in the United States, please see a full copy of our Equal Employment Opportunity policy here.

Jones Lang LaSalle (“JLL”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.  If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process – including the online application and/or overall selection process – you may email us at HRSCLeaves@jll.com. This email is only to request an accommodation. Please direct any other general recruiting inquiries to our Contact Us page > I want to work for JLL.

Pursuant to the Arizona Civil Rights Act, criminal convictions are not an absolute bar to employment.

Pursuant to Illinois Law, applicants are not obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest.

Pursuant to Columbia, SC ordinance, this position is subject to a background check for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities. Only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.

California Residents only

If you are a California resident as defined in the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) please view our Supplemental Privacy Statement which describes your rights and disclosures about your personal information. If you are viewing this on a mobile device you may want to view the CCPA version on a larger device.

Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, JLL will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Accepting applications on an ongoing basis until candidate identified.