Category Management Lead

JLL is hiring a Category Management Lead to shape the future of real estate for a better world. The role requires a proven track record of building and leading high-performing teams, deep market knowledge, and the ability to develop a Category Management strategy that supports the business in delivering optimal solutions and benefits.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA or relevant Master's degree preferred
• 10+ years progressive procurement / category management experience with minimum 5 years in senior leadership roles
• Proven track record managing and developing high-performing teams, ideally 3-5+ direct reports
• Experience of working within a Hard Services or an Engineering discipline
• Deep expertise in strategic sourcing, category strategy development, and supplier relationship management within an FM Services or engineering discipline across the UK market
• Proven track record managing $200M+ portfolios with expertise in category analysis, market intelligence, and spend analytics
• Strong commercial negotiation skills for complex, high-value supplier agreements with contract law and risk management expertise
• Demonstrated success developing and executing multi-year category strategies that deliver measurable P&L impact
• Advanced financial acumen including TCO modelling, business case development, and ROI analysis
• Proficiency with procurement technology platforms and data-driven decision-making approach
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills for board-level interactions with knowledge of UK/Ireland regulatory and commercial environment
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint essential)
• Experience of working with CAFM systems and e-Sourcing tools is desired

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Benefits package
• Opportunities for career growth and development