Strategic Sourcing Specialist

JLL; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global real estate services firm is seeking a strategic sourcing expert to support sourcing strategies and supplier relationships. The role involves analyzing market trends and ensuring compliance with sourcing policies. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of related experience. Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential. This position offers a salary range of $90,000 to $100,000 per year.

Benefits

Personalized benefits for personal well-being

401(k) plan with company matching

Comprehensive medical, dental & vision care

Paid parental leave at 100%

Paid time off and company holidays

Qualifications

• 3+ years of strategic sourcing or related experience.
• Experience leading teams in a decentralized environment.
• Proven ability to perform market trend analysis.

Responsibilities

• Deliver market, supplier, and operational intelligence of services operations.
• Ensure compliance with sourcing and contracting policies.
• Support and assist development of diversity programs.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Organization skills

Strong analytical ability

Project management

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree (BA/BS)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Overview

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.

Provide support for 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.

Responsibilities

• Be a 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, analyzing supplier base, industry changes, etc. Report analysis to Supply Chain and business stakeholders in a client-ready form.
• Responsible for the implementation, coordination, and communication of regional and national programs.
• Support the 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 with JLL's sourcing and contracting policies, procedures, risk management programs, and ethics.
• Establish a 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 and customer satisfaction.
• Support and assist the development of diversity programs in accordance with the clients and the company's requirements. Mentor/educate suppliers through meetings.
• Participate and provide leadership to Preferred Supplier performance review meetings.
• Support JLL e-commerce procurement initiatives.
• Support ad-hoc projects as necessary
• Excellent Interpersonal skills, Organization skills, Strong Analytical Ability, Proven ability to lead teams in a decentralized environment.
• Excellent communication skills - oral and written.
• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from a four-year college or university and 3+ years of strategic sourcing or related experience.
• Project management and business transitions experience preferred.
• Excellent PC skills, proficient in MS Office applications

Compensation and Location

• Estimated compensation for this position: 90,000.00 - 100,000.00 USD per year

• This range is an estimate and actual compensation may differ. Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations.

• Location: Remote - Atlanta, GA; Austin, TX; Chicago, IL

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!

Benefits

• Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth

• 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

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