Procurement and Sourcing Leader – Construction

Job Description:

• Establish and lead the sourcing function for the Project & Development Services team (Construction)
• Design and implement comprehensive sourcing processes meeting contractual competitive-bidding obligations
• Establish standardized workflows from sourcing initiation through vendor selection and contract award
• Create sourcing event templates, evaluation criteria, bid packages, and selection methodologies
• Develop sourcing timelines and milestones aligned with project schedules
• Manage 150–500 sourcing events annually across approximately 50 projects
• Use and improve technology solutions supporting sourcing processes and cycle times
• Ensure sourcing compliance with contractual requirements, client policies, and JLL standards
• Build and maintain a comprehensive design and construction vendor library across North and South America
• Manage vendor prequalification, documentation, regional databases, segmentation, and deployment readiness
• Establish vendor performance frameworks, tracking systems, scorecards, dashboards, and business reviews
• Serve as primary liaison with client procurement teams and provide sourcing and compliance reporting
• Present sourcing outcomes and communicate strategies, challenges, and successes to stakeholders
• Maintain sourcing-event documentation and implement conflict-of-interest and ethical-sourcing protocols
• Monitor vendor compliance and mitigate procurement risks
• Coordinate with JLL Legal, Risk Management, and Compliance teams
• Conduct audits of sourcing processes and vendor files
• Monitor construction markets, contractor availability, and pricing trends across the Americas
• Develop category strategies, negotiate favorable terms, and identify panel or preferred-vendor arrangements
• Continuously improve processes, implement procurement technology, develop automation, and generate analytics

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Construction Management, or related field
• 5+ years of progressive procurement or sourcing experience, preferably in construction, corporate real estate, or professional services
• Proven track record managing high-volume sourcing operations with demonstrated process discipline and scalability
• Deep knowledge of construction trades, subcontracting practices, and vendor management
• Experience developing vendor prequalification programs, performance management systems, and contractor databases
• Strong understanding of competitive bidding processes, evaluation methodologies, and selection best practices
• Expertise creating procurement reporting and dashboards for executive and client audiences
• Experience working with client procurement organizations and building trusted advisor relationships
• Knowledge of construction contracting, insurance requirements, and risk allocation
• Proficiency in procurement software, vendor management systems, and data analysis tools, preferably Jaggaer and Aravo
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience with reporting/analytics platforms
• Understanding of procurement regulations, compliance requirements, and ethical sourcing principles
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship

Benefits:

• 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
• Remote position with flexibility to work across all time zones in Americas