Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) is a professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. As a Fortune 500 company, we help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions.
Strategic Sourcing Specialist
Location
United States
Posted
14 days ago
Salary
$100K - $114.7K / year
Seniority
Mid Level
No structured requirement data.
Job Description
Strategic Sourcing Specialist
JLL
Role Description Provide support of Integrated Facilities and Property Management clients and internal stakeholders related to optimization of JLL managed services operations and sourcing strategies. - Responsible for delivering market, supplier and operational intelligence of services operations; identifying and leading appropriate field resources to execute strategic initiatives. - Be subject matter expert in support of JLL sourcing strategies, supplier relationships and program management. - Closely participate in and with clients and Jones Lang LaSalle Sourcing, Facility and Property Management teams to drive both immediate and sustained benefits to our clients. - Perform periodic market trend analysis in the specific categories; analyzing supplier base, industry changes, etc. Report analysis to Supply Chain and business stakeholders in a client ready form. - Responsible for implementation, coordination and communication of regional and national programs. - Support Category Management team’s supplier relationship and performance programs with key suppliers. - Provide management, instruction and follow-up in support of operations teams RFP/bid, contracting and operational processes. Be proactive and manage internal and external customer expectations. - Ensure compliance to JLL’s sourcing and contracting policies, procedures, risk management programs, and ethics. - Establish relationship with Corporate Legal and Risk Management to ensure all contractual terms and conditions comply with standard or other contract changes and are formally reviewed and approved by legal/risk management. - Establish work priorities, assign deliverables and resolve issues with Operations teams, temporary help and/or project-specific dedicated personnel to assure client satisfaction, customer satisfaction. - Support and assist development of diversity programs in accordance with clients and company requirements. Mentor/educate suppliers through meetings. - Participate and provide leadership to Preferred Supplier performance review meetings. - Support JLL e-commerce procurement initiatives. Qualifications - Excellent Inter-personal skills, Organization skills, Strong Analytical Ability, Proven ability to lead teams in decentralized environment. - Excellent communication skills – oral and written. - Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from four-year college or university and 5+ years strategic sourcing or related experience. - Project management and business transitions experience preferred. - Excellent PC skills, proficient in MS Office applications. Requirements - This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Benefits - 401(k) plan with matching company contributions. - Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care. - Paid parental leave at 100% of salary. - Paid Time Off and Company Holidays. - Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay. Company Description Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading global provider of real estate and investment management services. We take our responsibility to protect the personal information provided to us seriously.
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