Category Manager, Hard Services
Core
Develop and manage hard service categories (MEP, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire safety) to achieve organizational goals through strategy, supplier relationships, and market innovation.
Role type
Senior Category Manager (Hard Services)
Builds
Strategic supplier frameworks, sourcing events, and cost-saving initiatives for JLL's client-managed spend.
Domain
Commercial Real Estate / Procurement
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure
Required skills
Category strategy development, supplier relationship management, RFP/quotation management, bid analysis, supply chain data analytics, risk mitigation, contract negotiation, savings tracking, policy development
Preferred skills
Experience in indirect corporate services, change management, presenting to senior leadership, regional scale operations
Technologies
MS applications, supplier relationship management tools
Responsibilities
Develop and execute category strategies, manage supplier segmentation and performance, lead sourcing functions (due diligence, RFPs, negotiations), drive cost and operational efficiencies, ensure compliance with procurement policies, prepare reports for stakeholders
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
