Strategic Sourcing Lead (Remote)

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with matching company

Medical, Dental & Vision Care

Paid parental leave

Paid Time Off

Daily Pay

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated is seeking a Sourcing Specialist to optimize managed services operations and sourcing strategies for a Life Sciences client. The role includes delivering market and supplier intelligence, leading strategic initiatives with field resources, and driving RFPs/RFIs to meet client needs.

Daily tasks involve expert procurement strategies, data analysis in Excel, and collaboration with clients and teams to achieve immediate and sustained benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 3+ years in procurement, sourcing, or vendor management.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes, policies, and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in contract management and vendor relationship management.
• Experience with RFP, RFQ, and RFI processes and execution.
• Strong analytical ability and proven leadership in decentralized environments.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications, especially Excel for data analytics.
• Experience in project management and business transitions.

Responsibilities

• Serving as a subject matter expert in JLL sourcing strategies, supplier relationships, and program management.
• Negotiating pricing structures and employee wages, including expertise in Union Wage Contracts.
• Analyzing large datasets using Excel and other technology to derive meaningful conclusions.
• Collaborating with clients and JLL teams to drive immediate and sustained benefits.
• Conducting periodic market trend analysis and reporting findings to stakeholders.
• Implementing and coordinating regional and national programs.
• Managing RFP processes, including scope and price negotiations with partners.
• Perform complete RFP process for all in-direct procurement categories. Collaborate and present to account team and client.
• Ensuring compliance with JLL's policies, procedures, and risk management programs.
• Supporting diversity programs and participating in supplier performance review meetings.
• Contract the contract process from start to finish in all JLL and client systems

Skills

Procurement strategies

Vendor management

Data analytics

RFP/RFQ/RFI execution

Contract management

Leadership in decentralized teams

Excel data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree (BA/BS)

Advanced data analytics skills

Tools

Oracle

SAP

MS Excel

Job description

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated is seeking a Sourcing Specialist to optimize managed services operations and sourcing strategies for a Life Sciences client. The role includes delivering market and supplier intelligence, leading strategic initiatives with field resources, and driving RFPs/RFIs to meet client needs.

Daily tasks involve expert procurement strategies, data analysis in Excel, and collaboration with clients and teams to achieve immediate and sustained benefits.