[Hiring] 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.
• This position will be supporting our client FM account teams but not designated to specific client.
• 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; analysing 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 preferred
• 3+ 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

Location

• Remote – Atlanta, GA
• Charlotte, NC
• Chicago, IL
• Dallas, TX
• Orlando, FL