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The role: We are seeking for a Sourcing Lead to drive strategic sourcing excellence across our integrated Facilities Management services portfolio. This is a rare opportunity to work at the forefront of FM procurement, leading complex, multi-category sourcing programs for our diverse commercial and retail tenant clients while building capability within a high-performing team. As a trusted advisor and subject matter expert, you'll partner with our Head of Sourcing to develop and execute category strategies that deliver measurable value, drive innovation, and maintain service excellence across JLL's client base. The successful candidate will be based in either Melbourne or Sydney with ability to attend the office in the CBD at least three days a week.
Key Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end strategic sourcing programs across FM services categories, from market analysis and supplier evaluation through to negotiation, contract management, and performance optimisation
Act as a trusted advisor to clients, account teams, and senior stakeholders, providing strategic counsel on procurement matters and presenting sourcing outcomes with commercial clarity
Develop and execute innovative category strategies tailored to commercial and retail environments, identifying market trends and translating insights into competitive sourcing solutions
Negotiate critical, complex supply arrangements and manage high-value contract negotiations to deliver measurable cost savings, value improvement, and risk mitigation
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 5-7 sourcing professionals, fostering continuous improvement and ensuring consistent, high-quality delivery across the portfolio




Support bid and business development activities by developing compelling sourcing strategies, serving as liaison between sourcing and bid teams, and contributing procurement expertise to win strategies
Transform data and market intelligence into actionable insights, delivering comprehensive reporting on procurement activity, results, value creation, and supply chain risk management
Provide leadership support to the Head of Sourcing, stepping into expanded responsibilities as needed and ensuring continuity of senior procurement expertise across the business
What You'll Bring
7-10 years of progressive procurement experience with proven expertise in strategic sourcing, purchasing, and negotiation, including 3-5 years in a leadership or senior specialist role
Deep knowledge of Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) and FM services procurement, particularly in commercial and retail environments, with demonstrated success managing complex integrated outsourcing programs
Proven track record managing procurement activities for multiple clients simultaneously, delivering cost savings and value improvement while maintaining service excellence
Exceptional leadership, influencing, and relationship management capabilities, with the ability to inspire teams, guide stakeholder relationships, and resolve complex vendor escalations
Outstanding negotiation skills and strong commercial acumen, including experience with financial modeling, total cost of ownership analysis, and contract management
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage effectively at all organizational levels and present complex procurement concepts with clarity
Self‐starter with strong project management capabilities, able to manage competing priorities in fast‐paced environments and work according to Agile principles
Business/Commerce degree or equivalent tertiary qualification; skilled procurement certification (CIPS, CPSM)



and experience in commercial property or retail sectors highly regarded
Benefits
Great employee discounts off fitness, wellbeing & other renowned bands
Private Health Insurance Discounts
Active Social Club
Employee assistant program
Novated Lease for EV cars
Paid time off for volunteer work
Career Opportunities with Australia's #1 Commercial Real Estate firm
Premium offices
Hybrid / flexible working
About us
At JLL, we see a Brighter Way forward for our clients, our people, our planet, and our communities. With over 200 years of real estate experience, we are, and always have been, in continual pursuit of brighter ways of working. We bring to life see a Brighter Way in all that we do by seeking better, smarter, more innovative ways of working. We approach our work in a warmer, more optimistic, and inclusive way. JLL is a global leader in helping clients envision where people will live, work, play, shop, and eat.
For over 200 years, JLL (NYSE: JLL), a leading global commercial real estate and investment management company, has helped clients buy, build, occupy, manage and invest in a variety of commercial, industrial, hotel, residential and retail properties. A Fortune 500® company with operations in over 80 countries around the world, our employees bring the power of a global platform combined with local expertise. Driven by our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world, we help our clients, people and communities SEE A BRIGHTER WAYSM. JLL is the brand name, and a registered trademark, of Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated.
For further information, visit jll.com.
Equal Opportunity
Jones Lang LaSalle ("JLL") is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process – including the online application and/or overall selection process – you may email us at . This email is only to request an accommodation. Please direct any other general recruiting inquiries to our Contact Us page.
Location
On‐site – Melbourne, VIC, Sydney, NSW
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📌 Sourcing Lead (Sydney)
🏢 Jones Lang Lasalle
📍 Sydney