Director, Strategic Sourcing

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Summary We are seeking a highly strategic and influential procurement leader to lead and grow a high-performing Grounds (Landscape & Snow Removal) S&P team for a large client.  Work directly with S&P account leadership, Account leadership and client to manage expectations and team deliverables.  This includes accountability for effectively managing, mentoring, recruiting, and developing a team of world-class Sourcing and Procurement professionals.   The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional executive presence, possess the confidence to secure a seat at the table with account and client stakeholders, advanced Excel proficiency, and have proven experience independently leading complex RFx processes from cradle to grave, navigating passionate stakeholders, presenting to leadership audiences, and driving long-term value across a the Grounds portfolio.

Strategic IFM Category Leadership Own and execute the long-term sourcing strategy for a complex, Grounds IFM category Drive performance, cost optimization, risk mitigation, governance, and innovation across the Grounds portfolio Transition discussions from tactical procurement to strategic value creation Provide strategic vision for Landscape and Snow Removal, including best practices and innovation Serve as a subject matter expert in support of JLL sourcing strategies, supplier relationships, and program management Perform periodic market trend analysis, analyzing supplier base and industry changes, and report analysis to Supply Chain and business stakeholders in a client-ready form Strategic Advisory & Stakeholder Enablement Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders who require procurement expertise and structure Confidently navigate initial resistance or ambiguity and establish procurement as a required strategic partner Provide commercial guidance on Landscape and Snow Removal scope development, risk mitigation, contract structure, and supplier strategy Translate complex procurement processes into clear, actionable guidance while balancing transparency with confidentiality Foster strong partnerships while appropriately influencing decisions with sound professional judgment Full-Cycle RFx Ownership (Cradle to Grave) Independently lead large-scale RFx processes (RFI, RFP, RFQ) for Landscape and Snow Removal services from initiation through contract award and transition, without step-by-step supervision Develop sourcing strategy, scope definition, and commercial models with autonomy Create evaluation frameworks, lead cross-functional scoring, and manage stakeholder alignment Facilitate supplier communications, negotiations, clarifications, and final selection Ensure documentation, compliance, and governance throughout the process Drive award recommendations and transition planning decisively Partner closely with operations teams by providing management, detailed instruction, and follow-up to support standardized RFP/bid and contracting processes Anticipate challenges and proactively implement solutions before issues escalate Candidate must demonstrate prior experience owning the entire lifecycle for large events (high spend, large portfolio, and large supplier base) without reliance on step-by-step supervision and possess a proven track record of self-direction and initiative. Financial & Compliance Oversight Identify risks and opportunities to clients/stakeholders and