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Overview JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way . Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies are shaping the future of real estate 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. Whether you've got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you're looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward. Location: Remote based in the United States. Preferred locations: Atlanta, Charlotte, Austin. Position Overview JLL is currently seeking a dynamic individual for the role of Category Manager, JLL Marketplace in our Digital Business Line to develop and manage facilities goods supplier relationships for our JLL Marketplace business. Suppliers consist of large B2B products distributors and manufacturers that service the facilities management space. Categories of MRO spend include, but are not limited to Plumbing, HVAC, Lighting, Tools, and construction supplies. Primary areas of focus will be category strategy development, supplier relationship management, program development and enablement, and support of strategic growth within responsible categories and supplier partnerships. Developing supplier strategies, leveraging JLL scale, building new supplier relationships, identifying and bringing forward market innovations, supporting client solutioning and providing overall value to stakeholders in support of the business will be this position's mission. This position entails working with various users and influencers across multiples levels of the organization, and the successful candidate will require the independent judgment to plan, prioritize, and organize a diverse workload. Position is virtual/home office; but Austin, Atlanta, or Charlotte area is highly preferred. Responsibilities Supports development and implementation of MRO category strategy for JLL Marketplace Develops and drives distribution & manufacturer strategies within assigned sub-categories to meet financial, strategic, and overall business objectives Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Category Management and primary relationship manager for distributor & manufacturer partners, ensuring mutually aligned growth goals and objectives Support contracting and negotiation strategies to optimize supply partnerships and maximize value to our clients and stakeholders Uses data, market and industry intelligence to analyze category and partnership health and competitiveness to develop solutions that drive cost savings, process improvements, supply optimization, operational efficiencies and Responsible Procurement. Development and implementation of category and supplier programs - inclusive of scope development, marketing strategy support and commercial enablement Identify risk and provide proactive solutions for risk mitigation and supply contingency, aligned to overall category strategy. Support assigned distribution partners in maintaining quality of catalog content through JLL Marketplace Product Team tools and processes. Prepare high quality papers and presentations for use with internal and external stakeholders and/or teams, as required Qualifications Must have a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience, or combination of relevant work experience and education Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in business or engineering - supply chain, sourcing and procurement, industrial sales or operations background strongly preferred. Experience with contract management, project management, account management and supplier relationship management Understanding of B2B product procurement systems and knowledge of emerging procurement technologies is highly desirable. Professional yet personable demeanor with communication skills (verbal and written) to successfully communicate with and influence clients' and suppliers' representatives, internal business stakeholders and team members Detail oriented with strong analytical skills Demonstrated proficiency with MS Windows; MS Office, including MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Able to maintain confidentiality, utilize judgment, and work with minimal supervision Strong organizational and time management skills. Ability to adapt for urgent business needs. Estimated total compensation for this position: 144,000.00 - 168,000.00 USD per year The total compensation range is an estimate and not guaranteed. An employment offer is based on an applicant's education, experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, internal equity and alignment with market data. Location: Remote - Atlanta, GA; Austin, TX; Charlotte, NC Benefits Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth: 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 EEO and Privacy JLL is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. See our Candidate Privacy Statement for details on how we handle personal data in recruitment. For more information, please view our career site pages for each country. Pursuant to applicable state and local laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and Fair Chance laws, we provide information about privacy rights and equal employment opportunities. Accepting applications on an ongoing basis until a candidate is identified. #J-18808-Ljbffr JLL

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