About the Role
The Divisional Director – Data Centers, Client Sourcing leader drives strategic sourcing excellence across JLL's Data Center portfolio, ensuring transformation and operational excellence through disciplined supplier management, strategic vision, and high-performing teams. This leader will be the critical link between Data Center leadership goals, market intelligence, and client-specific sourcing strategies, delivering sustainable value and best-in-class performance.
Responsibilities
- Develop and lead high-performing sourcing teams, including recruiting, developing, and retaining top talent.
- Manage and coach Group Sourcing Leads, Team Leads, and Large Account Leaders, developing succession plans and fostering an inclusive, collaborative culture.
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned with Data Center leadership goals and client objectives.
- Establish and maintain relationships within Americas' Leadership across all business lines.
- Proactively manage suppliers to meet performance expectations.
- Provide strategic vision for all sourcing and procurement aspects of the business.
- Manage interactions with sourcing teams across Category Management, Solutions Development, and Sourcing Enablement to support the sales process.
- Act as a subject matter expert on renewals, expansions, and new business in partnership with Managing Directors, Account Directors, Solutions Development, and Business Development.
- Identify risks and opportunities and recommend strategies to achieve company goals while mitigating risk.
- Own sourcing compliance and controls across Data Center accounts.
- Develop systematic methods for savings monitoring, supplier performance tracking, and sourcing effectiveness.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from four-year college or university, MBA preferred.
- At least 15-20 years of experience working with sourcing and procurement.
- Excellent communication skills – oral and written.
- Proven track record leading successful teams of leaders.
- Demonstrated experience working in a matrix client organization.
- 25% travel (US based).
- Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
- Pursuant to the Arizona Civil Rights Act, criminal convictions are not an absolute bar to employment.
- Pursuant to Illinois Law, applicants are not obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest.
- Pursuant to Columbia, SC ordinance, this position is subject to a background check for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities.
- Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, JLL will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.
- Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Skills
- Collaborative and influential leadership
- Persuasive communication
- Ability to instill confidence among stakeholders
- Gravitas to have impact and respect among peer group
- Collaborative approach and ability to work effectively across a complex matrix organization
- Team and firm-first orientation
- Ability to team with constituents of varying approaches and styles to achieve results
- Company and Industry Knowledge (JLL Work Dynamics, real estate industry, competitive landscape)
- Influential Communication and Presentation Skills
- Leadership (engaging and inspiring proactive collaboration, building talent, effective communication, relationship building)
- Ability to inspire trust, adapt, and learn
- Client Centricity
- Negotiation Skills
- Transformational leadership
- Strategic and critical thinking
- Forward thinking
Location
- Chicago, IL hybrid (preferred)
- Open to other US locations (remote options)
- On-site –Atlanta, GA
- On-site – Chicago, IL
- On-site – Dallas, TX
- On-site – Denver, CO
- On-site – New York, NY
- On-site – Phoenix, AZ
Work Type
- Hybrid
- Remote
- On-site
Experience Level
- 15-20 years of experience working with sourcing and procurement
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree (BA/BS)
- MBA preferred
Salary/Compensations
- 170,000.00 – 215,000.00 USD per year
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
About the Company
- JLL empowers you to shape a better way.
- Our people at JLL 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.
- Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading global provider of real estate and investment management services.
- We harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to efficiently accelerate meaningful connections between candidates and opportunities.
Equal Opportunity
- Jones Lang LaSalle (“JLL”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.
- If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process – including the online application and/or overall selection process – you may email us at HRSCLeaves@jll.com.
- For candidates in the United States, please see a full copy of our Equal Employment Opportunity policy here.
- Pursuant to the Arizona Civil Rights Act, criminal convictions are not an absolute bar to employment.
- Pursuant to Illinois Law, applicants are not obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest.
- Pursuant to Columbia, SC ordinance, this position is subject to a background check for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities.
- California Residents only: If you are a California resident as defined in the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) please view our Supplemental Privacy Statement which describes your rights and disclosures about your personal information.
- Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, JLL will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
- Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
