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Senior Director, Sourcing

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60601, USA
Listing for: JLL
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-08
Job specializations:
  • Management
    Operations Management, Supply Chain & Logistics
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Empowering A Brighter Way Forward

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.

Job Summary

Lead and grow a high-performing S&P team for a large technology client. 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 client and JLL.

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

Achieve Financial And Compliance Results

Oversight of annual sourcing plan development, actively managing that plan with the business, and executing against it. This includes an Annual Benchmarking of existing 3rd Party Contractor spend against external data points to help drive decision-making on sourcing plan. Identify risks and opportunities to clients/stakeholders and recommend strategies to achieve company goals while mitigating risk. Own sourcing compliance and controls, including, but not limited to, Contract and COI compliance, RFx/Process Improvements, and adherence to Procurement Playbook.

Identify and share opportunities for improvement with appropriate functional leaders. Manage 3rd Party Supplier Performance Management Program, including collaboration with operations teams to develop scorecard through survey and CMMS metrics, sharing results and reviewing with select 3rd Party Subcontractors via Q  process, and delivering a quarterly report to Operations Teams and Client. Ensure all sourcing technology tools are leveraged across all assigned accounts.

Partner teams closely with operations by providing management, detailed instruction and follow up to support the operations teams in standardized RFP/bid and contracting processes. Develop and maintain systematic, analytical, and results-based method for savings, monitoring supplier's performance, sourcing effectiveness and communicate 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 analyzing strengths, and areas of opportunity for growth into actionable career development plans. 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 plan are implemented and aligned with necessary objectives. Lead and participate in client meetings /strategy sessions. Establish and maintain relationships with Account Director and other client leadership. Provide strategic vision for all S&P aspects of business including best practices and innovation. Effectively develop and lead complex short-term and longer-term sourcing strategies, effectively manage suppliers and internal networks to deliver best in class performance across the associated accounts.

Establish relationships with key stakeholders including Corporate Legal and Risk…

Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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