IFM Sourcing Lead

What this job involves

This position leads a team of sourcing managers for an aerospace and defense client, working directly with Sourcing & Procurement leadership, Account leadership, and Clients to manage expectations and deliver strategic sourcing solutions. You'll drive program implementation, oversee portfolio compliance, and develop innovative sourcing strategies while building cross-functional relationships to deliver sustained benefits to clients.

• Provide impactful leadership in a collaborative environment and bring strategic thought leadership to sourcing and people management activities
• Drive results through program implementation and monitoring success, ensuring all accounts meet KPI and goals set by Sourcing & Procurement and Client
• Oversee assigned portfolio compliance and controls, develop new and innovative sourcing strategies, and identify opportunities for improvement
• Build strong cross-functional relationships and proactively manage internal and external expectations by understanding business needs and priorities
• Ensure contracting and procurement standards, policies, and procedures are maintained and followed throughout the portfolio of managed accounts
• Partner with internal operations teams such as JLL Facility Management and Project Management teams to drive immediate and sustained client benefits
• Establish relationships with key stakeholders, including Corporate Legal and Risk Management, to ensure contractual compliance and proper approval processes

• Bachelor's Degree in Business or Supply Chain Management
• 5-10+ years of strategic sourcing experience for services or indirect categories related to facilities services
• Ability to develop category strategies based on market information, benchmarks, financial analyses, and best practices
• Experience with Annual Sourcing Plan development and implementation oversight
• Proven ability to review and analyze data to make effective business decisions
• Experience partnering teams with operations through management, detailed instruction, and continuous follow-up to support standardized RFP/bid and contract processes
• Demonstrated ability to ensure compliance with sourcing and contracting policies and procedures
• Experience leveraging sourcing technology tools where applicable
• Strong relationship-building skills with ability to establish connections with key stakeholders across legal, risk management, and operations teams

• People management experience leading sourcing teams
• MBA is a plus
• CPM, CPSM, or CPSD certification preferred
• Excellent PC skills with proficiency in MS applications including Excel, Word, and Power Point
• E-procurement experience, preferably with Jaggaer platform

This position is hybrid/based on the west coast with the expectation of frequent site visits and willingness to travel as required.