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What this opportunity involves
The Head of Procurement – UK & Ireland will provide strategic leadership for JLL’s Sourcing & Procurement function across the UK&I business, developing and executing procurement strategies that deliver commercial value, operational excellence and best-in-class supplier performance.
The role will act as a senior procurement advisor to business leaders and clients, providing leadership across strategic sourcing, category management, supplier and contract management, procurement transformation and commercial risk.
Working within JLL’s regional and global procurement framework, the Head of Procurement UK&I will ensure local strategies are aligned with wider EMEA objectives while responding to the commercial and operational requirements of the UK&I business.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Procurement Leadership
Develop and execute the UK&I Sourcing & Procurement strategy aligned with JLL’s regional and global objectives.
Establish and communicate the procurement vision, priorities and operating model across UK&I.
Lead strategic sourcing, category management and supply-chain initiatives across multiple categories and client portfolios.
Identify market trends, commercial opportunities and supply-chain risks and translate them into actionable procurement strategies.
Drive procurement transformation, standardisation and continuous improvement across the region.
Commercial & Category Management
Lead development and execution of category strategies and sourcing programmes.
Oversee complex and high-value tendering, supplier selection and commercial negotiations.
Deliver measurable commercial value through cost optimisation, demand management, supplier consolidation and strategic partnerships.
Ensure procurement decisions consider total cost of ownership, commercial risk, service quality and long-term value.
Provide senior oversight of critical supplier and contractual negotiations.
Stakeholder & Client Leadership
Act as a trusted advisor and procurement SME to senior JLL leadership and key clients.
Partner with business leaders to understand commercial priorities and translate them into sourcing strategies.
Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, clients, suppliers and strategic alliance partners.
Present procurement strategies, recommendations, risks and commercial outcomes to senior decision-makers.
Manage complex stakeholder environments and competing priorities across multiple business areas.
Supplier & Risk Management
Develop strategic supplier relationships and ensure appropriate supplier governance and performance management.
Drive supplier performance, innovation and continuous improvement.
Identify and mitigate commercial, operational and supply-chain risks.
Ensure supplier compliance with JLL policies, contractual obligations, ESG requirements and procurement standards.
Support responsible and sustainable sourcing objectives.
Leadership & People Development
Lead, coach and develop the UK&I procurement organisation.
Establish clear performance objectives and development plans for the team.
Build procurement capability and promote consistent best practice.
Create a high-performance culture focused on commercial impact, collaboration and accountability.
Partner with regional procurement leadership to develop talent and succession pipelines.
Key Skills & Experience
Significant senior-level experience within Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain or Category Management, ideally within a complex multinational organisation.
Typically 10+ years of procurement/sourcing experience, including substantial leadership responsibility. JLL uses the same 10+ year benchmark in its current Head of Procurement role.
Proven experience developing and executing enterprise or regional procurement strategies.
Strong experience managing large and complex spend portfolios and multiple procurement categories.
Demonstrated expertise in strategic sourcing, category management, supplier management and complex contract negotiation.
Strong commercial acumen with experience in financial analysis, business cases and total-cost-of-ownership modelling.
Experience operating within a matrixed regional/global environment.
Excellent senior stakeholder management, influencing and negotiation capabilities.
Demonstrated people leadership and experience developing high-performing procurement teams.
Strong analytical capability with the ability to translate data and market intelligence into commercial strategy.
Experience within commercial real estate, facilities management, professional services or outsourced services would be highly advantageous — JLL explicitly prioritises FM, maintenance, engineering and outsourcing exposure in comparable procurement leadership roles.
Degree in Business, Commerce, Supply Chain, Procurement or a related discipline; CIPS/MCIPS or equivalent professional qualification desirable.
If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements below. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!
Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:
JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health.
About JLL –
We’re JLL—a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 102,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. That’s why we’re committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We’re using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people, and our communities.
Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do and we’re honored to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally.
Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued and empowered to achieve our full potential is important to who we are today and where we’re headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together.
