Category Manager, Hard Services

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Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology to our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people in our industry; and we support them through professional growth, flexibility, and personalized benefits to manage life in and outside of work. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades, and technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, we empower you to shape a brighter way forward so you can thrive professionally and personally.
What this job involves: The Category Manager, Hard Services will develop and manage hard service categories (for example; electrical, plumbing, water treatment, disaster recovery, general repair & maintenance, generators, fuel, equipment rental, etc.) to achieve organizational goals by: developing category strategies, leverage scale, build supplier relationships, identify and bring forward market innovations, support client solutions and providing overall value to stakeholders in support of all JLL client managed spend.
What your day-to-day will look like:
Responsible for category strategy development, execution, and category performance of all category related activities.
Delivery of financial targets in line with business expectations.
Accountable for creating strategic solutions for specific commodity and service requirements, procurement event planning, RFP/quotation management, bid analysis and recommendations, liaison with internal stakeholders for contract approvals, savings reporting, documentation and compliance.
Utilize and enhance supply chain data analytics to assess current state needs and portfolio and enable more strategic thought leadership.
Rationalizes supply base and develops clear strategic supply partner framework and maintains this framework at the senior supplier level.
Use market and industry intelligence to identify and qualify new suppliers and use data to support the business and delivery of services. In addition, identify risk, and threats and provide solutions for mitigation.
Utilize SRM (Supplier Relationship Management) tools to manage relationships with JLL preferred supply base. Act as the internal issue resolution point and review performance regularly.
Desired or preferred experience and technical skills:
Bachelor’s Degree / Degree in Procurement or Supply Chain preferred.
5-7 years procurement-related experience.
Excellent Inter-personal skills, Organization skills, Strong Analytical Ability.
Ability work on a regional scale and across different time zones.
Excellent communication skills – oral and written.
Proven ability to facilitate strategic supplier relationships and work with senior business executives and across procurement leadership.
Collaborative and influencing style with a focus on teamwork.
Required Skills and Experience:
Develop category plan with the ability to provide visibility such as supplier summaries, stakeholder engagement plans, contract summaries, and market insights that lead to both short and long-term strategies.
Ability to negotiate and have proven strategies within areas of responsible spend.
Lead development and execution of all sourcing-related functions- performing due diligence and assessment of prospective suppliers, executing RFPs/bids, negotiating contracts and ensuring effective transition to operations during implementation.
Partner with functional leads and the business to drive both immediate and sustained benefits to JLL and its clients.
Bring strategic thought leadership to identify additional cost and operational efficiencies.
Proactively manage internal stakeholder expectations and escalate at appropriate times.
Manage savings tracking and work with sourcing managers and key suppliers, ensure that savings initiatives ideas are being driven to maximize savings impacts.
Estimated compensation for this position is: $105,000-$130,000 base + bonus
The salary listed is an estimate and not guaranteed. A salary offer will vary based on applicant’s education, experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, internal equity and alignment with market data
Location: REMOTE based in the United States
If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements below. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!
Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:
JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health.
About JLL –
We’re JLL—a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 102,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. That’s why we’re committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We’re using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people, and our communities.
Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do and we’re honored to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally.
Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued and empowered to achieve our full potential is important to who we are today and where we’re headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together.