JLL supports the Whole You, personally and professionally.
Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology to our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people in our industry; and we support them through professional growth, flexibility, and personalized benefits to manage life in and outside of work. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades, and technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, we empower you to shape a brighter way forward so you can thrive professionally and personally.
What This Job Involves
The Vendor Manager supports JLL sourcing strategies, supplier relationships, and program management with a specialized focus on Indigenous partnership developments. You'll shape JLL's sourcing strategies, cultivate supplier relationships rooted in respect and trust, and advance our Indigenous procurement commitments across Canada. This role combines strategic vendor management with culturally informed relationship building—driving both business performance and sustainable Indigenous partnerships that create lasting impact.
You'll manage vendor performance across our supply base while developing trust-based relationships with Indigenous suppliers and communities. Success requires navigating performance conversations with cultural sensitivity, implementing change management initiatives that honor Indigenous business protocols, and ensuring compliance with both sourcing policies and Indigenous procurement frameworks.
This role is based in Fort McMurray with travel to other clients sites across North America.
What your day-to-day will look like:
Analyze and strategize: Conduct market trend analysis in key categories, tracking supplier and industry changes to deliver actionable insights while driving cost optimization, risk mitigation, and ROI improvements
Manage vendor performance: Oversee performance across the supply base, partnering with field teams on issue escalation and continuous improvement while ensuring compliance with sourcing policies and working with Legal and Risk Management on contracts
Build Indigenous partnerships: Cultivate authentic, trust-based relationships with Indigenous suppliers and communities through culturally sensitive engagement, active listening, and respect for Indigenous business protocols and decision-making timelines
Navigate complex conversations: Manage contract lifecycles and address performance gaps diplomatically, using cultural awareness to collaboratively develop solutions that preserve partnership integrity
Lead cross-functionally: Develop regional and national programs, bridge internal stakeholders with Indigenous partners, and coach teams on culturally appropriate engagement practices and reconciliation principles
Required Qualifications:
5+ years of experience in Supplier Management, Relationship Management, or Procurement
2+ years in third-party risk management
Experience in energy sector and with Indigenous vendors
Track record of conducting strategic supplier performance reviews and leading change management
Strong analytical thinking and strategic mindset
Proficiency in MS Office and Google Suite
Preferred Qualifications:
MBA or advanced business degree
Facility Management operations experience
Knowledge of compliance frameworks and risk management programs
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.
