Specialist, Strategic Sourcing

JLL; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

JLL is seeking a Specialist, Strategic Sourcing to support integrated facilities clients and internal stakeholders in optimizing sourcing strategies and managed services operations. You will deliver supplier intelligence, develop sourcing plans, and lead bid processes to achieve cost savings and supplier consolidation.

The role involves coordinating with clients and internal teams, performing due diligence, and ensuring compliant contracting and supplier onboarding.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of strategic sourcing experience for services or indirect categories
• 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
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence professionally
• Proficient skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Responsibilities

• Provide support of Integrated Facilities client and internal stakeholders related to optimization of JLL managed services operations and sourcing strategies.
• Deliver market, supplier and operational intelligence for services operations.
• Identify and lead field resources to execute strategic initiatives.
• Develop sourcing plans and strategies focused on cost savings and supplier consolidation.
• Participate with clients and internal teams to drive benefits to the client.
• Lead due diligence, RFPs/bids, and transition to operations during implementation.
• Provide status updates to Supply Chain and business stakeholders.
• Support RFP/bid processes, contracting, supplier onboarding and operations.
• Lead Quarterly Business Reviews with key suppliers.
• Support category management programs with suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with sourcing policies, risk management and ethics.
• Maintain data integrity in systems and ensure required documentation is collected.
• Coordinate with Corporate Legal and Risk Management for contract review and approvals.
• Support diversity programs and mentor suppliers.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Stakeholder management

Analytical ability

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree (BA/BS)

Tools

Jaggaer

Ariba

Corrigo

Microsoft Office

Job description

Specialist, Strategic Sourcing- What this job involves

Provide support of Integrated Facilities 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 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.

Interested? An ideal candidate would need to have the following qualifications

Required

Desired experience and technical skills

• 3-5 years of strategic sourcing experience for services or indirect categories (e.g. facility services, highly desired)
• 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)

Preferred

• Experience with procurement and work order systems (i.e. Jaggaer or Ariba, Corrigo) highly desired
• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from four-year college or university preferred