About the Role
JLL is seeking an EMEA Account Sourcing Manager to lead strategic sourcing activities for a key client account within Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) service lines. This role involves driving savings, shaping supplier strategy, and advising client and internal stakeholders across the EMEA region. The position offers autonomy in designing and executing sourcing strategies and visibility to influence senior decision-makers.
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end strategic sourcing and procurement activities across all IFM service lines for a designated client account, owning delivery from planning through execution.
- Represent JLL S&P in client meetings, governance forums, and Quarterly Business Reviews — presenting performance, savings analytics, project plans, and supplier insights.
- Drive negotiations and own savings delivery against account targets, with accurate tracking and reporting through the Jaggaer procurement platform.
- Manage the full RFP lifecycle, including bid analysis, recommendations, contract approvals, risk management, and compliance — partnering closely with client governance teams.
- Develop and implement country and regional sourcing plans, ensuring alignment with both client priorities and JLL's wider S&P strategy.
- Collaborate with Account Directors, Regional and Site Facilities Managers, and Operations teams to scope and prioritise the services to be procured.
- Build and develop the supply chain to meet evolving client needs, strengthening supplier capabilities and identifying opportunities for partnership growth and B2B collaboration.
- Manage framework relationships with JLL preferred suppliers, reviewing performance against agreed KPIs and collaborating with the Category Management Team.
- Ensure suppliers are qualified and onboarded in line with JLL's compliance, risk management, and contracting standards, maintaining accurate supplier records throughout.
- Embed sustainability and D&I priorities into the account's sourcing strategy, working alongside JLL's S&P Sustainability lead.
- Provide transition support for new business, including supplier onboarding, site visits, audits, and ensuring policies and procedures remain current and locally relevant.
- Deliver monthly and quarterly reporting on KPIs, supplier performance, savings, and contract management, and lead Voice of the Client / Stakeholder activities with clear follow-up actions.
Requirements
- Deep understanding of IFM services and the broader EMEA supplier landscape, particularly for services contracts.
- Strong commercial and financial acumen, with the analytical rigour to translate data into clear recommendations.
- Proven ability to lead negotiations and develop strategic relationships with multi-national suppliers across EMEA.
- Solid grasp of sourcing procedures, protocols, and e-sourcing tools — ideally with hands-on Jaggaer (Bravo) or equivalent experience.
- Confident communicator who can engage credibly with senior client stakeholders, internal leaders, and supplier executives.
- Strategic mindset paired with strong project management skills — comfortable balancing multiple priorities, deadlines, and resources.
- Risk-aware and compliance-focused, with a track record of embedding governance and best practice into sourcing activity.
- Collaborative leader who brings out the best in cross-functional teams and supports the development of others.
- Customer-focused with a strong sense of ownership and follow-through, taking accountability for outcomes.
- Fluent in English; an additional Western European language is a plus.
- A business management or related degree is expected.
- MCIPS (or country equivalent) is desirable.
Skills
- Strategic Sourcing
- Procurement
- Negotiation
- Supplier Management
- RFP Management
- Contract Management
- Risk Management
- Compliance
- Project Management
- Data Analysis
- Stakeholder Management
- Jaggaer (Bravo) or equivalent e-sourcing tools
- Sustainability
- Diversity & Inclusion
Location
- London, GBR
Work Type
- Hybrid
- On-site
Experience Level
- Mid-level
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree in Business Management or related field
- MCIPS (or country equivalent) desirable
Benefits
- Competitive base salary
- Private Medical Insurance
- Flexible work arrangements
- Enhanced pension scheme
- Electric Car Scheme
About the Company
- JLL empowers its people to shape a brighter way forward in real estate by combining world-class services, advisory, and technology.
- JLL is committed to hiring and empowering talented individuals to thrive and grow meaningful careers.
- JLL is a leading global provider of real estate and investment management services.
- Ranked #13 in the UK Best Employers index by the Financial Times.
- JLL harnesses the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to accelerate 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.
- JLL takes its responsibility to protect personal information seriously and processes personal information for recruitment purposes, ensuring it is secure and retained only for legitimate business or legal reasons.
