Sourcing Solution Specialist

JLL; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 112,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Sourcing Solution Specialist, where you will create innovative sourcing solutions that drive success for clients. This role involves collaborating with teams to optimize services and implement strategic initiatives while ensuring compliance with sourcing policies. You'll leverage your analytical skills and project management experience to deliver market insights and enhance supplier relationships. With a strong emphasis on personal well-being, this role offers a supportive culture and a comprehensive benefits package. If you're ready to shape the future of real estate with your expertise, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

401(k) plan with matching contributions

Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care

Paid parental leave at 100% of salary

Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

Qualifications

• 3+ years of strategic sourcing or related experience required.
• Strong analytical and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Create end-to-end sourcing solutions for new business deals.
• Deliver market, supplier, and operational intelligence.

Skills

Inter-personal skills

Organization skills

Analytical Ability

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree (BA/BS)

Tools

MS Office applications

Job description

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.

Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies 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.

LOCATION: REMOTE based in the United States

The Sourcing Solution Specialist will create the Sourcing & Procurement Solution Development (Sales) tasks for the assigned industry vertical. The role holistically creates a total end-to-end Sourcing solution for new business deals; including net new clients, expanding accounts, and renewals of existing accounts.

• 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.
• 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.

Sound like you? To apply you need to have:

• 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 and 3+ years strategic sourcing or related experience.
• Project management and business transitions experience preferred.
• Excellent PC skills, proficient in MS Office applications.

Estimated total compensation for this position:

112,000.00 – 132,000.00 USD per year

The total compensation range is an estimate and not guaranteed. An employment offer is based on an applicant's education, experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, internal equity and alignment with market data.

Location:

Remote – Atlanta, GA, Chicago, IL, Houston, TX

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If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet all the requirements. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:

JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health. Some of these benefits may include:

• 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