JLL · 1 week ago
Vendor Management Lead
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$120K/yr - $150K/yr
10+ years expJLL is a leading global provider of real estate and investment management services, and they are seeking a Vendor Management Lead to drive strategic sourcing initiatives and supplier relationships. This role involves leading a team of Vendor Management professionals to deliver sustainable value through vendor partnerships, performance optimization, and program management across North America.
CommercialReal Estate
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor a team of Vendor Management professionals to achieve strategic client outcomes
Conduct periodic market trend analysis and report findings to Supply Chain and business stakeholders in client-ready formats
Oversee vendor performance management across the supply base and handle issue escalation in partnership with field teams
Develop, implement, and coordinate regional and national vendor management programs
Drive cost optimization, risk mitigation, and performance management initiatives for vendor relationships
Build and maintain impactful relationships with key suppliers while managing internal and external stakeholder expectations
Ensure compliance with JLL's and clients' sourcing, contracting, and risk management policies and procedures
Lead strategic supplier performance reviews and identify opportunities for growth and ROI improvement
Support diversity program development in alignment with client and JLL goals
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from a four-year college or university
At least 10 years of experience in Supplier Management, Relationship Management, or related Procurement roles
At least 2 years of experience in third-party risk management
Proven ability to lead teams in a decentralized environment
Strong problem-solving and leadership skills with demonstrated executive presence
Ability to develop relationships, communicate effectively, and influence senior-level management
Strong critical thinking, analytical ability, and strategic mindset
Excellent PC skills with proficiency in MS Office and Google Suite applications
Willingness to travel as required
Preferred
MBA degree
Experience in Facility Management operations
Strong executive presence with experience leading large, high-profile meetings
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
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
Company
JLL
We’re a leading professional services firm that specializes in real estate and investment management.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.59B2025-11-03Post Ipo Debt· $565.35M
2023-11-08Post Ipo Debt· $400M
2019-05-29Post Ipo Debt· $46.5M
Leadership Team
Christian Ulbrich
Global Chief Executive Officer
Jones Lang LaSalle
Global CEO, Capital Markets and Member
Recent News
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