Sourcing Manager

Location: Melbourne

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. Shaping the future of real estate for a better world!

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What this opportunity involves:
The Sourcing Manager is a critical execution-focused role within JLL's Sourcing & Procurement team, responsible for delivering strategic sourcing programs across Facilities Management (FM) services categories for commercial and retail tenant clients.

Reporting to the Sourcing Lead, you will manage end-to-end sourcing activities across hard services (MEF, HVAC, building fabric), soft services (cleaning, security, waste management), and specialised services (catering, landscaping, pest control). You will work collaboratively with account teams, operations, and clients to design and deliver sourcing strategies that achieve cost savings, quality improvements, and risk mitigation.

This role requires a commercially astute procurement professional with strong FM services knowledge, excellent stakeholder management capability, and the ability to manage multiple complex sourcing projects simultaneously. You will be comfortable operating independently while contributing to team objectives and will play an active role in supporting bid development.

The Sourcing Manager is expected to bring tactical excellence and subject matter expertise to the team, supporting the delivery of high-quality outcomes while developing their capability toward more senior sourcing leadership roles.

Key Responsibilities include:

Sourcing Execution & Category Management Execute sourcing strategies and procurement programs across assigned FM services categories (hard, soft, and specialised services)
Manage end-to-end sourcing processes including RFx development, vendor engagement, evaluation, negotiation, and contract award

Conduct market research and supply market analysis to identify supplier capability, pricing trends, and opportunities for innovation

Develop RFx documentation (RFI, RFP, RFQ) including technical specifications, pricing schedules, evaluation criteria, and commercial terms

Lead vendor evaluation processes, including qualitative and quantitative assessments, reference checks, and financial analysis

Negotiate contract terms and pricing with suppliers to deliver favourable commercial outcomes

Support the implementation of procurement category strategies aligned with client objectives and JLL standards

Identify cost savings opportunities and value improvement initiatives across the supply base Manage supplier performance and contract compliance throughout the contract lifecycle

Stakeholder & Client Engagement Build and maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders (account teams, operations, finance) and client procurement/facilities teams

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