PDS Sourcing & Procurement Lead; Construction

PDS Sourcing & Procurement Lead – What this job involves

The Project and Development Services (PDS) Sourcing & Procurement Lead will lead, manage and direct the strategic sourcing and vendor management processes for PDS (Construction) to achieve company, business, account, and client goals, including project assessment, strategy development, supplier evaluation and negotiation of terms to meet quality, cost, performance, and supplier diversity targets.

The role also includes leading the Sourcing & Procurement (S&P) PDS teams to develop sourcing strategies, supplier communications, request for proposals (and related due diligence), cost analytics, category strategies, supply market analysis, deal strategy, pricing strategy, deal negotiations (contract terms and conditions, scopes of work, pricing, service levels, etc.), contract development, and contract administration. The leader will oversee the S&P sourcing teams and manage, mentor, and develop a team of world‑class S&P associates.

• Lead, develop, and/or execute on strategy for direct oversight of Sourcing & Procurement (sourcing, contract, risk management, and vendor management) functions.
• Provide superior client service through objective recommendations.
• Provide strategic vision for all Sourcing and Procurement aspects of the PDS business, including best practices and innovation.
• Drive the use of the PDS preferred supplier program (Synergy) to deliver value to Project Managers, Accounts, Clients, and Synergy supplier partners.
• Identify risks and opportunities to management and recommend strategies to achieve company goals.
• Effectively develop and lead complex short‑term and longer‑term sourcing strategies, managing suppliers and internal networks to deliver best‑in‑class performance.
• Conduct Business Intelligence spend analysis to identify sourcing and value‑creation opportunities.
• Manage suppliers to ensure overall performance expectations are met across the region and associated accounts.
• Continuously assess suppliers through scorecards.
• Own sourcing compliance and controls across PDS.
• Identify and develop opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and maintain a systematic, analytical, results‑based method for savings, monitoring suppliers’ performance, sourcing effectiveness, and communicating these results to the business.
• Establish and maintain relationships within Americas’ Leadership across all business lines.
• Comply with all JLL and client policies and procedures, including ethics and business practice.

• Work closely with HR to track internal and external bench, assess needs and fit, and manage HR requests such as IPMP, Talent Review, Promotions, and other corporate talent development initiatives.
• Provide superior employee management in a matrixed organization.
• Establish defined career paths for teams and succession and growth planning concepts.

• Excellent interpersonal, organization, and analytical skills.
• Proven ability to lead teams in a decentralized environment.
• 3+ years of PDS / Construction sourcing experience.
• Self‑motivated with minimal supervision; demonstrates ownership, sense of urgency, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) from a four‑year college or university.
• 15+ years of strategic sourcing or related experience; MBA preferred.
• 5+ years of supervisory experience.
• Project management and business transitions experience preferred.
• Excellent PC skills, proficient in MS Office applications.
• Visa sponsorship not provided; candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Estimated compensation: $ – $ USD per year.

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision care.
• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay.

Remote – Available in Atlanta, GA;
Charlotte, NC;
Chicago, IL;
Dallas, TX;
New York, NY.

Jones Lang LaSalle (“JLL”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation, email