Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Job Overview JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way. Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you've got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you're looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward. What This Job Involves Provide support of Integrated Facilities and Project 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 the client. 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 interpersonal 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 3+ years strategic sourcing or related experience. IFM & PDS (Construction) indirect experience a plus. Project management and business transitions experience preferred. Excellent PC skills, proficient in MS Office applications. Work Parameters This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Estimated Compensation 92,000.00 - 110,000.00 USD per year Location Remote - Boston, MA, Chicago, IL, Dallas, TX, Harrisburg, PA, New York, NY, Trenton, NJ 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 Equal Opportunity Statement Jones Lang LaSalle ("JLL") is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process - including the online application and/or overall selection process - you may email us at View email address on click.appcast.io. This email is only to request an accommodation. Please direct any other general recruiting inquiries to our Contact Us page. Legal & Compliance Statements Pursuant to the Arizona Civil Rights Act, criminal convictions are not an absolute bar to employment. Pursuant to Illinois Law, applicants are not obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest. Pursuant to Columbia, SC ordinance, this position is subject to a background check for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities. Only job‑related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate. California Residents only: If you are a California resident as defined in the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) please view our Supplemental Privacy Statement which describes your rights and disclosures about your personal information. If you are viewing this on a mobile device you may want to view the CCPA version on a larger device. Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, JLL will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Accepting applications on an ongoing basis until candidate identified. #J-18808-Ljbffr