Specialist, Strategic Sourcing

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Location: Remote based in the United states with travel to client site in SC 4-5 times a year

Specialist, Strategic Sourcing - What this job involves: Provide support to Integrated Facilities clients and internal stakeholders related to optimization of JLL managed services operations and sourcing strategies. 

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Responsible for delivering market, supplier, and operational intelligence of services operations; Identifying and leading appropriate field resources to execute strategic initiatives.  
• Ensure compliance with 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. 
• Support the Category Management team’s supplier relationship and performance programs with key suppliers. 
• Help lead Quarterly Business Reviews with key suppliers. 
• 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. 
• Support and assist development of diversity programs under clients and company requirements.

Desired or preferred experience and technical skills:

• Experience with procurement systems (i.e. Jaggaer or Ariba)
• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from a four-year college or university  
• 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 

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

Required  

• 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 the current program. 
• Develop a 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(s). 
• 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.

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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 –Chicago, IL, Columbia, SC

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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:

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