AMER Sourcing Lead

Amer Sourcing Director

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way. Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you've got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you're looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.

What this job involves :

The Amer Sourcing Director leads commodity sourcing strategies across North and South America, managing a team of sourcing professionals to deliver transformative procurement solutions. This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on execution, developing category plans, negotiating contracts, and driving cost efficiencies for JLL's facility and project management services. You'll collaborate with global sourcing teams and directly impact client satisfaction through innovative supplier relationships and operational excellence.

What your day-to-day will look like :

Manage and mentor a team of sourcing professionals across all sourcing activities and initiatives

Develop comprehensive category plans with spend visibility, supplier summaries, and market insights

Lead RFP / bid processes, contract negotiations, and supplier relationship management

Coordinate with global regional Sourcing Leads to ensure program continuity and standardized reporting

Conduct supplier performance reviews, manage scorecards, and ensure contract compliance

Analyze price proposals and financial data to determine optimal pricing structures

Partner with operations teams to support daily sourcing and supply chain activities

Required Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related discipline

5+ years of experience in Sourcing / Supply Chain field with team management experience

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Project, Excel, Word, and Outlook

Proven experience developing and negotiating supplier contracts

Strong analytical capabilities to evaluate deals and pricing structures

Excellent communication and presentation skills with internal and external stakeholders

Demonstrated project management and process development skills

Preferred Qualifications :

Global sourcing experience across multiple regions

Experience with e-commerce procurement initiatives

Knowledge of supplier diversity program requirements

Experience supporting facility management and project services

Background in budget preparation and management across multiple countries

Familiarity with cross-functional stakeholder team leadership

Location : Onsite

At JLL, we are collectively shaping a brighter way for our clients, ourselves and our fellow employees. We choose to take the more inspiring, innovative, and optimistic path on our journey toward success. What sets JLL apart is our culture of collaboration, locally and across the globe, which allows us to create transformative solutions for the real estate industry. We support each other's wellbeing and champion inclusivity and belonging across teams.

JLL is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

Estimated compensation for this position : 132,200.00 185,000.00 USD per year

Location : On-site Arlington, VA, Seattle, WA