Global Category Director, Technology Partnerships

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Global Category Director, Technology Partnerships

JLL requires a Global Category Director in the sourcing and delivery of key Technology Partnerships. The individual will work with both IT Procurement Category Managers and JLL Technology leaders to determine the appropriate strategy and deliver the sourcing benefits required. The role is expected to work across all JLL Regions globally to deliver various projects. All contract procurement is expected to be done in line with JLL standards and practices.

Summary of essential functions and Goals

• Undertake the sourcing, negotiation and contracting of JLL Technology requirements (Client Technology solutions including Hardware, Software, Services and Support) across all regions and Enterprise Service Lines
• Ability to work with JLL Technology Leaders to align requirement to the future strategy and deliver commercial benefits
• Forge key strategic relationships with suppliers and develops those relationships on behalf of JLL being mindful of long-term mutually beneficial and ethical objectives as well as providing the business with access to supplier innovation
• Partner with the IT Procurement Category Managers to ensure that all sourcing is undertaken in line with the category approach and procurement best practice
• Lead key strategic procurement projects and provide expert advice and guidance to the CIO community and business stakeholders across all regions
• Recommend the qualification of appropriate service providers/supply partners, including Total Cost of Ownership models, to ensure that we have the best service provision available across the region to deliver value to our internal and external clients

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Undertake the sourcing, negotiation and contracting of JLL Technology requirements focusing on partnership agreements (JLL as a reseller of technology for our clients and referral agreements) to maximize revenue generation for the JLL Technology organization
• Delivery of financial targets in line with business expectations. Identify new areas of opportunities and work with the IT Procurement Category Managers to evolve expenditure
• Accountable for creating strategic solution for specific commodity/service requirements, procurement event planning, RFP/quotation management, bid analysis and recommendations, liaison with internal stakeholders for contract approvals, savings reporting, documentation and compliance.
• Create and manage the category project calendar, lead category events, bid process, commercial evaluation, recommendations, contract document preparation, functional reviews and approvals according to JLL Delegation of Authority. Compliance with JLL procedures as applicable
• Rationalizes supply base and develops clear strategic supply partner framework and maintains this framework at senior supplier level
• Supplier Relationship Management tools applied to manage relationship with JLL preferred supply base. Act as the internal issue resolution point
• Provide functional leadership and peer group alignment, where appropriate and needed
• Identify opportunities to develop and implement new policies and procedures, including rationalization of legacy policies and procedures
• Prepare high quality papers and presentations for use with internal and external stakeholders and/or teams as required
• Apply ethical company standards and ensure Global Procurement policy is applied at all times

Sound like you? To apply you need to have:

• Excellent Inter-personal skills, Organization skills, Strong Analytical Ability
• Ability to work globally and across various enterprise service lines
• Strong IT technical expertise
• Utilization of Generative AI technologies
• Excellent communication skills - oral and written
• Ability to work with senior business executives and across procurement leadership
• Collaborative and influencing style with a focus on team work
• Proven ability to deliver results in challenging environments
• Expertise in sourcing with demonstrated ability to manage change
• Ability to sell and present initiatives and/or new ideas
• Experience in sourcing indirect corporate services and products
• Excellent PC skills, proficient in MS applications with excellent ability to work with large amounts of data and build reports
• Minimum of 5 years of Sourcing and Procurement experience
• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from four-year college university

Estimated compensation for this position:

135,000.00 - 162,000.00 USD per year

This range is an estimate and actual compensation may differ. Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations.

Location:

Remote -Trenton, NJ

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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. Some of these benefits may include:

• 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

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