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About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Sourcing Transition Lead to manage procurement and supplier transition activities for EMEA-wide integrated facilities management (IFM) contracts, ensuring seamless handover and service continuity. You will also lead sourcing strategy development and execution for new business pursuits, client renewals, and expansions across the EMEA region.
Responsibilities
- Manage the end-to-end sourcing process for new and renewed IFM contracts, ensuring suppliers are onboarded effectively and service delivery begins smoothly.
- Develop and execute transition sourcing strategies, supplier selection, pricing validation, and contract finalisation to support seamless client transitions.
- Lead new pursuit development by creating vendor strategies aligned to client requirements, engaging key partners, developing commercial approaches, and conducting pricing exercises.
- Build compelling RFP responses, strategy documents, and client-facing materials that differentiate JLL's service offering.
- Negotiate and finalise contracts with suppliers during the transition phase, securing favorable terms, pricing, service level agreements, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Collaborate with Divisional Sourcing Leads, Geography Leads, and Category Management to propose optimal vendor solutions aligned with client requirements and JLL's strategic objectives.
- Manage supplier mobilization and onboarding, coordinating closely with transition PMOs, operations teams, and client stakeholders to ensure all sourcing elements are aligned and executed on time.
- Monitor supplier performance during mobilization and early operations, resolving issues promptly to ensure uninterrupted service delivery.
- Prepare and present reports to client stakeholders, transition PMOs, senior leadership, and internal review boards, highlighting sourcing progress, risks, opportunities, and supplier performance insights.
- Represent Sourcing & Procurement at client meetings and internal review boards, adding credibility and depth to transition plans and bid proposals.
- Contribute to process optimization initiatives to streamline sourcing and transition activities, enhance efficiency, and identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Support the team's development of new ways of working, including AI utilization and automation, in line with JLL's Accelerate 2030 strategy.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Facilities Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- 5+ years of relevant sector expertise with strong focus on sourcing, supplier transitions, or supplier management within integrated facilities management or outsourcing environments
- Understanding of sourcing procedures and protocols, particularly for services contracts
- Experience working with suppliers across the EMEA region or globally
- Proven experience managing supplier transitions and mobilization activities for complex, multi-service IFM contracts
- Experience supporting new business pursuits or bid processes
- Development of EMEA strategic relationships with multi-national suppliers
Skills
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and interpersonal skills
- Strong analytical and commercial acumen in procurement, supplier management, and operational transitions
- Advanced negotiation skills to influence internal stakeholders and drive external supplier performance
- Creative and strategic thinking with ability to identify and articulate innovative solutions effectively
- Strong project management and organizational skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools and procurement software
- Strong written and verbal English language skills
- Demonstrated ability to drive innovation and creative problem-solving
Location
- Remote – Birmingham, GBR
- Remote – London, GBR
Work Type
- Remote
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 5+ years of relevant sector expertise
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Facilities Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
About the Company
- JLL empowers you to shape a brighter 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.
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.
- This email is only to request an accommodation.
- Please direct any other general recruiting inquiries to our Contact Us page > I want to work for JLL.