Procurement and Sourcing Leader – Project & Development Services
Job Description:
- Design and implement comprehensive sourcing processes that meet contractual obligations requiring competitive bidding for all trades over account directed clip levels in the Americas.
- Establish standardized workflows for sourcing events from initiation through vendor selection and contract award.
- Create sourcing event templates, evaluation criteria, bid packages, and selection methodologies appropriate for various trade types.
- Develop clear timelines and milestones for sourcing activities that align with project schedules.
- Manage 150-500 sourcing events annually (3-10 per project across ~50 projects) with efficiency and consistency.
- Be proficient at technology solutions and tools used to execute sourcing processes, suggest improvements that would improve cycle times.
- Ensure all sourcing activities comply with contractual requirements, client policies, and JLL standards.
- Create quality control checkpoints to verify sourcing integrity and documentation completeness.
- Build and maintain a comprehensive vendor library covering all design and construction vendors across North and South America in key client geographies.
- Utilize existing tools for vendor prequalification processes including financial review, insurance verification, safety record evaluation, and capability assessment.
- Utilize existing tools to ensure vendor documentation remains current including licenses, insurance certificates, bonding capacity, and compliance requirements.
- Maintain regional vendor databases organized by trade, geography, specialty, and capability to enable efficient sourcing.
- Regularly update vendor information to ensure readiness for project deployment.
- Establish vendor performance evaluation frameworks measuring quality, schedule adherence, safety, cost management, and collaboration.
- Implement systematic performance tracking for all engaged vendors across the project portfolio.
- Collect performance feedback from project managers, superintendents, and client stakeholders.
- Create performance scorecards and dashboards providing clear vendor assessments.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Construction Management, or related field
- 8-12 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.
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