What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Category Management - Integrated Lab Management position at JLL?
LOCATION: REMOTE based in the United States.
This role will support Sourcing for Integrated Lab Management.
What your day-to-day will look like:
Qualifications:
This role will support Sourcing for Integrated Lab Management.
What your day-to-day will look like:
- Sourcing & Category Management:
- Identify and evaluate potential suppliers based on quality, reliability, capacity, and cost-effectiveness.
- Responsible for category strategy development, execution, and category performance of all category-related activities.
- Accountable for creating strategic solutions for specific commodity and service requirements, procurement event planning, RFP/quotation management, bid analysis and recommendations, liaison with internal stakeholders for contract approvals, savings reporting, documentation, and compliance.
- Rationalizes supply base and develops clear strategic supply partner framework and maintains this framework at the senior supplier level.
- Conduct market research and competitive analysis to stay informed about industry trends, pricing benchmarks, and supplier capabilities.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, fostering collaboration and mutual benefit.
- Utilize SRM tools to manage relationships with JLL preferred supply base. Procurement:
- Negotiate and manage contracts with suppliers, ensuring favorable terms and conditions.
- Oversee the procurement process, from purchase requisition to delivery, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Monitor supplier performance, track key performance indicators (KPIs), and address any performance issues proactively.
- Solutions Development:
- Develop and implement pricing strategies for products and services, considering market dynamics, competition, and cost structures.
- Conduct pricing analysis to identify opportunities for optimization and revenue growth.
- Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to ensure pricing strategies align with overall business objectives.
- Additional:
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of sourcing, procurement, and pricing activities.
- Stay abreast of industry best practices and regulatory requirements related to sourcing, procurement, and pricing.
- Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives and process improvements.
Qualifications:
- Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Relevant certifications (e.g., CPSM, CSCP) are a plus.
- Experience:
- 7-10 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, and/or pricing.
- Experience working within Life Sciences preferred.
- Experience sourcing and partnering with suppliers for metrology and lab instrumentation.
- Demonstrated track record of successful negotiations and cost savings.
- Experience with contract management and supplier relationship management.
- Ability to develop category plans with the ability to provide visibility such as supplier summaries, stakeholder engagement plans, contract summaries, and market insights that lead to both short and long-term strategies.
- Experience leading the development and execution of all sourcing-related functions- performing due diligence and assessment of prospective suppliers, executing RFPs/bids, negotiating contracts, and ensuring effective transition to operations during implementation.
- Skills & Abilities:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
- Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Proficiency in procurement/ERP systems.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
