Orla Kipling
Director, Strategic Sourcing @JLL
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WORK HISTORY
Director, Strategic Sourcing @JLL
Toronto, ON, CA
Lead national sourcing strategy for facilities management and real estate services, supporting 19 client organizations and ensuring alignment with their business objectives, risk frameworks, and operational priorities• Oversee procurement governance and compliance programs, strengthening controls, transparency, and reporting quality• Develop and execute supplier diversity initiatives, advancing inclusive procurement practices and outcomes• Direct supplier evaluations, contract negotiations, and performance management across strategic categories• Drive continuous improvement, operational efficiency, and standardization across sourcing processes• Provide leadership, coaching, and development support to a six person, high-performing sourcing team; establish career paths and succession planning
EDUCATION
Ryerson University
Law
Purchasing Management Association of Canada (PMAC)
Certificate in Purchasing, Purchasing, Law, Contracts, Negoitations
SKILLS
ABOUT ORLA KIPLING
Transformation-focused Director in Strategic Sourcing, Vendor Management, and Governance with extensive experience delivering enterprise-wide initiatives across IT, Corporate Real Estate, and Financial Services. Skilled at leading high-impact programs, building trusted partnerships with C-suite executives, and optimizing spend, operations, and supplier relationships across complex organizations.Known for combining strategic vision with operational excellence, I have led multi-million-dollar programs, modernized legacy processes, and negotiated large-scale enterprise agreements that drive measurable business results. Adept at influencing stakeholders at all levels, cultivating high-performing teams, and delivering sustainable change across people, processes, and technology.Select Achievements:* Directed technology transformation programs with $600K+ budgets, implementing three enterprise systems on-time and under budget, increasing efficiency across 76 properties.* Revitalized legacy processes nationally with 250+ stakeholders, streamlining workflows and reducing operational risk.* Negotiated enterprise agreements supporting global users, future-proofing digital workplace capabilities and enhancing cross-functional collaboration.* Increased employee engagement by 48 points within six months through leadership initiatives and culture-building strategies.
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