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The technology partners behind JLL's IT services, from managed support to consulting and contingent talent, shape how well our teams deliver for clients. As Category Manager, IT Services, you'll deliver sourcing strategies across managed services, staff augmentation, systems integration and consulting, working under the direction of the Category Director. You'll partner with IT delivery leads and business stakeholders to run sourcing events, manage supplier relationships and deliver measurable value. It's a hands-on role where you'll lead your sub-categories and escalate the biggest decisions to the Director.
What you'll do
Support the development of category strategies for IT Services, aligned with JLL's business strategy and technology roadmap.
Deliver sourcing and supplier negotiations across five sub-categories: IT managed services: application support and infrastructure managed services. IT staff augmentation and contingent labour. Systems integration and implementation services. IT consulting and advisory services. Application development and support services.
Lead procurement events from request for proposal (RFP) development through bid management and commercial evaluation to contract execution, preparing contract documents and recommendations in line with JLL's Delegation of Authority.
Escalate strategic recommendations, and any deals or decisions above standard Delegation of Authority thresholds, to the Category Director.
Maintain demand plans for your sub-categories, spotting opportunities to consolidate suppliers and improve rates.
Partner with IT delivery leads and business stakeholders so sourcing activity reflects regional requirements.
Build and maintain relationships with key IT services suppliers and staffing partners, and support supply base rationalisation and the strategic supplier framework.
Run supplier performance reviews and keep scorecards up to date, tracking compliance with contractual obligations and service levels.
Deliver cost savings, cost avoidance and added value, keeping your savings tracker and project calendar accurate so stakeholders can see the results and renewals never lapse.
Track market trends, labour rate benchmarks and commercial models, and support the adoption of sourcing tools, process improvemen...
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