Remote Strategic Sourcing Lead — Services & Suppliers

JLL; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with matching

Medical, Dental & Vision

Paid parental leave

Paid time off

Daily Pay

Job summary

JLL is seeking a Specialist, Strategic Sourcing to optimize managed services operations and drive sourcing strategies across client and internal teams. You will lead supplier due diligence, RFP processes, and implementation transitions to deliver cost savings and value.

The role requires 3–5 years in strategic sourcing, strong communication, and proficiency with MS Office. Candidates should be authorized to work in the U.S.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of strategic sourcing experience for services or indirect categories (e.g. facility services)
• Exhibits strong interpersonal skills, organization skills and analytical ability
• Proven track record of excellent internal and external customer service
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities while delivering results in a fast paced and challenging environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence and communicate professionally
• Proficient skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Responsibilities

• Be a subject matter expert in support of JLL sourcing strategies, supplier relationships and program management.
• Help to build out and implement standardized and efficient sourcing processes for the account to help streamline current program.
• Develop sourcing plan and strategy for the account focused on cost savings, supplier consolidation, sustainability and supplier diversity.
• 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.
• Lead and manage 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.
• Help lead Quarterly Business Reviews with key suppliers.
• 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.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier relationships

RFP/Bid management

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Jaggaer

Ariba

Corrigo

Job description

JLL is seeking a Specialist, Strategic Sourcing to optimize managed services operations and drive sourcing strategies across client and internal teams. You will lead supplier due diligence, RFP processes, and implementation transitions to deliver cost savings and value.

The role requires 3–5 years in strategic sourcing, strong communication, and proficiency with MS Office. Candidates should be authorized to work in the U.S.