Specialist, Strategic Sourcing - What this job involves
Provide support of Integrated Facilities and Project Delivery Services (PDS) client 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.
Assist with all sourcing-related functions: performing due diligence and assessment of prospective suppliers, executing RFPs/bids and ensuring effective transition to operations during implementation.
Regularly provide detailed status updates and communication to Supply Chain and business stakeholders.
Provide management, instruction and follow-up in support of operations teams RFP/bid, contracting, supplier onboarding and operational processes. Be proactive and manage internal and external customer expectations.
Support Category Management team's supplier relationship and performance programs with key suppliers.
Ensure compliance to JLL's and client's sourcing and contracting policies, procedures, risk management programs, and ethics.
Help maintain data integrity in all systems and ensure required documentation is received and required process steps are completed.
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.
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.Sound like you? To apply you need to have:
Excellent Inter-personal skills, Organization skills, Strong Analytical Ability, Proven ability to work with teams in decentralized environment.
Experience with indirect categories related to Construction and other related trades required.
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.
Project management and business transitions experience preferred.
Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint and experience with procurement systems (i.e. Jaggaer or Ariba) highly desired.

JLL Is an Equal Opportunity Employer JLL is committed to developing and maintaining a diverse workforce. JLL strongly believes in equal opportunity extended to all individuals in all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall and termination without regard to race, color, religion, belief, creed, age, sex, pregnancy or maternity (including childbirth and related conditions), family responsibility (e.g. child care, elder care), nationality, ethnic or national origin or ancestry, citizenship, marital status, civil partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, veteran’s status, genetic information, trade union membership, social position, political view or status as a qualified individual with a disability, protected leave status or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable law. The company also endeavors to make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business and ensures that employment decisions are based only on valid job requirements.

Minimum Salary: 31200.00 Maximum Salary: 31200.00 Salary Unit: Yearly

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