Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with matching

Medical, Dental & Vision

Paid parental leave

Paid Time Off

Daily Pay

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated (JLL) is seeking a strategic sourcing professional to optimize managed services operations and drive sourcing initiatives across multiple regions in the United States. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, analyze market trends, and lead vendor evaluations to deliver value for clients and internal stakeholders.

The role emphasizes contract negotiation, data analysis, and adherence to company policies, with a remote-friendly setup and opportunities to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years in strategic sourcing, supply chain or related field.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated experience developing and negotiating supplier contracts.
• Analytical mindset with ability to analyze pricing structures.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for Integrated Facilities Management clients and internal stakeholders related to optimization of JLL managed services operations and sourcing strategies.
• Lead or participate in strategic sourcing events (RFXs) and supplier evaluations.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver sourcing initiatives and maintain client satisfaction.
• Analyze market trends and supplier bases to inform decision making.
• Ensure compliance with JLL policies, risk management programs, and ethics.
• Collaborate with facilities management, engineering, and vendor management teams.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supply chain

Vendor management

Contract negotiation

Data analysis

MS Office

Google Suite

AI applications

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Google Suite

AI platforms

Job description

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way. Our people at JLL 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.

What this job involves Provide support for Integrated Facilities Management clients and internal stakeholders related to optimization of JLL managed services operations and sourcing strategies.

• Provide support for Integrated Facilities Management clients and internal stakeholders related to optimization of JLL managed services operations and sourcing strategies.
• Strategic Sourcing Team 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.
• Collaborate with a team of sourcing professionals to strategic outcomes.
• Partner with Sourcing Leader to prioritize deliverables, resolve operational issues, and maintain client satisfaction through effective resource coordination.
• Closely participate in and with Jones Lang LaSalle Sourcing, Facility 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.
• Participate in and align strategic sourcing strategies within assigned categories.
• Lead and assist cross-functional stakeholder teams through sourcing events (RFXs), data analysis, supplier evaluation and contract negotiations.
• Provide expertise, instruction and follow-up in support of JLL and Sourcing 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 and customer satisfaction.
• Support the development, implementation, coordination and communication of regional and national programs.
• Team Collaboration & Engagement Support other team members and collaborate with cross-functional teams including Facilities Management, Engineering, Supply Chain and Vendor Management Operations.
• Manage internal and external stakeholder expectations proactively, providing clear communication and timely follow-up.
• Establish work priorities, resolve issues, and coordinate with operations teams to ensure client and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Participate in and contribute to client and JLL Sourcing and Facility Management teams to drive immediate and sustained benefits.
• Support and guide JLL Category Management team’s supplier relationship and performance programs with key suppliers.
• Participate and provide support to Preferred Supplier performance review meetings.
• Support JLL e-commerce procurement initiatives.

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from four-year college or university and/or 5+ years strategic sourcing, supply chain or related experience.
• Excellent inter-personal skills, organization skills, and proven ability to support teams in decentralized environment.
• Excellent communication skills – verbal and written.
• Demonstrated experience developing and negotiating supplier contracts.
• Strong analytical capabilities to evaluate and determine optimal pricing structures.
• Excellent PC skills, proficiency in MS Office, experience with Google Suite and AI applications and platforms preferred.
• Analytical mindset with experience maintaining 95%+ compliance rates.
• Detail-oriented with strong commitment to accuracy, quality control, and compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while knowing when to elevate issues appropriately.
• Proactive, results-driven professional with strong initiative and consistent track record of achieving objectives.
• Consistently utilize a detail-oriented approach while effectively managing competing priorities.
• Reliable team contributor who maintains quality standards under demanding workloads.
• Customer-focused problem solver committed to timely issue resolution.
• Project management capabilities preferred, and ability to contribute to more challenging work within team.

This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Estimated compensation for this position: 85,000.00 – 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 –Chicago, IL, Plano, TX, Richmond, VA, Riverwoods, IL, Tysons, VA

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.

• 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
• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay

At JLL, we harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to efficiently accelerate meaningful connections between candidates and opportunities. Using AI capabilities, we analyze your application for relevant skills, experiences, and qualifications to generate valuable insights about how your unique profile aligns with the specific requirements of the role you're pursuing.

Jones Lang LaSalle (“JLL”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process – including the online application and/or overall selection process – you may email us at [e-mail]. This email is only to request an accommodation. Please direct any other general recruiting inquiries to our Contact Us page >

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Pursuant to Columbia, SC ordinance, this position is subject to a background check for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities. Only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.

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Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, JLL will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

At JLL, we give you the opportunity, knowledge and tools to own your success, because we value what makes each of us unique.

We help our people thrive, grow meaningful careers and find a place where they belong.

Together, we strive to be exceptional and shape a better world.

For over 200 years, JLL (NYSE: JLL), a leading global commercial real estate and investment management company, has helped clients buy, build, occupy, manage and invest in a variety of commercial, industrial, hotel, residential and retail properties.

A Fortune 500® company with operations in over 80 countries around the world, our employees bring the power of a global platform combined with local expertise.

Driven by our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world, we help our clients, people and communities SEE A BRIGHTER WAYSM.

JLL is the brand name, and a registered trademark, of Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated.

For further information, visit jll.com.