Director, Category Management

Chicago, IL, United States

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Primary responsibilities:

* Provide governance and management of our tail spend solution.* Accountable for the tail spend provider performance and providing necessary oversight to our provider of sourcing services - savings delivery, KPI, SLAs, etc.* Accountable for delivering savings targets* Engage internal clients to identify and implement recommended changes and enhancements to improve user experience* Manage and mitigate risks associated with the tail spend provider relationship while strategically driving the vendor's performance and identifying cost savings opportunities* Oversee the transition of services to tail spend solution partner and ongoing relationship management* Manage and mitigate risks associated with the tail spend solution while strategically driving the vendor's performance and identifying cost savings opportunities* Interface and influence various senior level stakeholders and leaders within the organization* Maintain deep expertise of operations that are being outsourced to the tail spend provider and develop effective solutions to both operational and contractual problems* Oversee the coordination and incorporation of category strategies and playbooks in partnership with Sourcing and Procurement teams and tail spend solution* Build and maintain excellent relationships with internal clients and colleagues at all levels.* Point of escalation and business / provider liaison for issues* The Tail Spend Sourcing Program Manager will collaborate closely with the Category Strategy Leads, Site/Regional Procurement and Purchase-Pay-Pay Shared Services colleagues to enable an end-to-end procurement process

Required Experience

* Bachelor's Degree required, preferably in a technical major or business concentration* 10 years indirect sourcing, procurement or category management* Global / regional work experience across multiple category teams, site procurement and P2P shared services* Highly proficient in analytics, negotiations, program management and communications

Preferred Experience:

* 5+ years of tail spend management expertise* 5+ years working at a firm that provides Tail Spend solution* MBA

Location

* US/Chicago* Remote

Skills:

* Strong influencing and persuasion skills* Effective change management skills* Process Creation* Supplier Management* Vendor Negotiation* Supplier Evaluation* Contract Review* Supplier Relationship Management* Indirect Purchasing* Global Sourcing* Category Management* Business Requirements* Relationship management* Business Process Outsourcing* Tail Spend

Estimated compensation for this position is:

160,000.00 - 180,000.00 USD per year

The pay range listed is a total compensation range including bonus, if applicable. The provided range is an estimate and not guaranteed. An employment offer is based on applicant's education, experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, internal equity and alignment with market data.

Location:

Remote -Chicago, IL

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet all the requirements. We're interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

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

* Flexible and Remote Work Arrangements may be available

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