Buyer

JLL; Leinster; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

JLL in Ireland is seeking an experienced Buyer/Procurement Sourcing Specialist to support account sourcing strategies, manage supplier relationships and deliver value across expense spend.

You will conduct RFx processes and e-auctions via Bravo/Jaggaer, monitor supplier performance and drive hard savings while ensuring compliance with contracting standards.

English fluency is mandatory; additional EU languages are a plus, and a strong analytical mind with negotiation skills is essential.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience as Buyer or Procurement/Sourcing Specialist
• Fluent in English; French/German or another EU language a plus
• Experience in procurement/e-auctions and sourcing contracted services
• Strong analytical ability
• Excellent numerical and commercial acumen
• Excellent organizational and administrative skills
• Good follow-through and accountability
• Customer service orientation
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Responsibilities

• Annual Sourcing Plan implementation for account as per assigned projects
• Execution of sourcing strategies and regional initiatives
• Support to all expense Sourcing activities on account. Negotiate with suppliers for the provision of goods and services against specific business requirements
• Undertaking RFx's and associated process and evaluation
• Undertake e-auction/electronic RFP through Bravo (Jaggaer) system
• Risk Management. Identify and take steps to reduce business risk through the execution of effective sourcing strategies
• Provide purchasing support to Operational and Finance team
• Support JLL regional sourcing programs, as requested by the Management. Give input, feedback and assist with the execution on the account
• Responsible for the administration of the Strategic Sourcing Audit program to ensure compliance with JLL contracting best practices and standards
• Provide KPI monitoring through JLL systems regionally (supplier performance)
• Savings delivery for assigned projects and respective reporting (Hard savings/cost avoidance/value adds)
• Flow to work (additional purchasing projects) depending on the business need

Skills

Sourcing

Procurement

Negotiation

Analytics

Numerical skills

Communication

Organization

Customer service

Tools

Bravo/Jaggaer

MS Office

Job description

About JLL

JLL supports the Whole You, personally and professionally. Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology to our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people in our industry and supporting them through professional growth, flexibility, and personalized benefits to manage life in and outside of work.

Job Description

Support execution of account sourcing strategies for expense spend, hard savings/cost avoidance/value adds delivery, ensure all JLL sourcing and contracting standards are maintained, manage supplier relationships, support regional and sourcing initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Annual Sourcing Plan implementation for account as per assigned projects
• Execution of sourcing strategies and regional initiatives
• Support to all expense Sourcing activities on account. Negotiate with suppliers for the provision of goods and services against specific business requirements
• Undertaking RfX's and associated process and evaluation
• Undertake e-auction/electronic RFP through Bravo (Jaggaer) system
• Risk Management. Identify and take steps to reduce business risk through the execution of effective sourcing strategies
• Provide purchasing support to Operational and Finance team
• Support JLL regional sourcing programs, as requested by the Management. Give input, feedback and assist with the execution on the account
• Responsible for the administration of the Strategic Sourcing Audit program to ensure compliance with JLL contracting best practices and standards
• Provide KPI monitoring through JLL systems regionally (supplier performance)
• Savings delivery for assigned projects and respective reporting (Hard savings/cost avoidance/value adds)
• Flow to work (additional purchasing projects) depending on the business need

Requirements

• Experience working as a Buyer or Procurement/Sourcing Specialist – minimum one year
• Fluent in English – mandatory requirement and French/German/or any other EU language
• Experience in Procurement/e-auctions and sourcing contracted services
• Strong analytical ability required
• Excellent numerical and commercial acumen
• Excellent organizational and administrative skills
• Good Follow-through of actions – Take responsibility for completion of tasks
• Customer Service: Commitment to solve requests and problems
• Excellent inter-personal, communication and negotiation skills
• Excellent PC skills, proficient in Office tools, especially Microsoft Outlook Word & Excel