What are the responsibilities and job description for the Specialist, Strategic Sourcing position at JLL?
Location: On-site 5 days a week Sunset Hill Rd Reston, VA 20190 with opportunity for Hybrid work
Provide support of Integrated Facilities, Project Management, and/or 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.
Be 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 Project Management teams to drive both immediate and sustained benefits to the client.
Perform periodic market trend analysis in the specific categories; analysing supplier base, industry changes, etc. Report analysis to Supply Chain and business stakeholders in a client ready form.
Responsible for implementation, coordination and communication of regional and national programs.
Support 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 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, customer satisfaction.
Identify services which are the immediate focus of the SSS role: snow, landscaping, solid waste & recycling, and Fire Life Safety.
Property/facility management experience.
Understanding of SCA (Service Contract Act), DBA (Davis Bacon Act), and CBA (Collective Bargaining Agreement)
Maintain working knowledge of and ensure compliance with the primary contract and all associated FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulations) requirements.
Fully fluent in government contracting with demonstrated experience in supporting government contractsSelf-motivated and able to perform the role with minimal supervision; takes ownership and demonstrates sense of urgency while managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
Support and assist development of diversity programs in accordance with clients and company requirements. Mentor/educate suppliers through meetings.
Good working knowledge of MS Excel, including VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables.
Participate and provide leadership to Preferred Supplier performance review meetings.
Support JLL e-commerce procurement initiatives.
Note that this is not a comprehensive list of job duties but a summary; other duties may be reasonably assigned.
Sound like you? To apply you need to have:
Excellent Inter-personal skills, Organization skills, Strong Analytical Ability, Proven ability to lead teams in decentralized environment.
Excellent communication skills - oral and written.
Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from four-year college or university and 5 years strategic sourcing or related experience.
Knowledge of Government Facility Services and government procurement is critical to the successful candidate
Project management and business transitions experience preferred.
Excellent PC skills, proficient in MS Office applications
JLL Is an Equal Opportunity Employer JLL is committed to developing and maintaining a diverse workforce. JLL strongly believes in equal opportunity extended to all individuals in all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall and termination without regard to race, color, religion, belief, creed, age, sex, pregnancy or maternity (including childbirth and related conditions), family responsibility (e.g. child care, elder care), nationality, ethnic or national origin or ancestry, citizenship, marital status, civil partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, veteran’s status, genetic information, trade union membership, social position, political view or status as a qualified individual with a disability, protected leave status or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable law. The company also endeavors to make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business and ensures that employment decisions are based only on valid job requirements.
Provide support of Integrated Facilities, Project Management, and/or 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.
Be 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 Project Management teams to drive both immediate and sustained benefits to the client.
Perform periodic market trend analysis in the specific categories; analysing supplier base, industry changes, etc. Report analysis to Supply Chain and business stakeholders in a client ready form.
Responsible for implementation, coordination and communication of regional and national programs.
Support 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 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, customer satisfaction.
Identify services which are the immediate focus of the SSS role: snow, landscaping, solid waste & recycling, and Fire Life Safety.
Property/facility management experience.
Understanding of SCA (Service Contract Act), DBA (Davis Bacon Act), and CBA (Collective Bargaining Agreement)
Maintain working knowledge of and ensure compliance with the primary contract and all associated FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulations) requirements.
Fully fluent in government contracting with demonstrated experience in supporting government contractsSelf-motivated and able to perform the role with minimal supervision; takes ownership and demonstrates sense of urgency while managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
Support and assist development of diversity programs in accordance with clients and company requirements. Mentor/educate suppliers through meetings.
Good working knowledge of MS Excel, including VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables.
Participate and provide leadership to Preferred Supplier performance review meetings.
Support JLL e-commerce procurement initiatives.
Note that this is not a comprehensive list of job duties but a summary; other duties may be reasonably assigned.
Sound like you? To apply you need to have:
Excellent Inter-personal skills, Organization skills, Strong Analytical Ability, Proven ability to lead teams in decentralized environment.
Excellent communication skills - oral and written.
Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from four-year college or university and 5 years strategic sourcing or related experience.
Knowledge of Government Facility Services and government procurement is critical to the successful candidate
Project management and business transitions experience preferred.
Excellent PC skills, proficient in MS Office applications
JLL Is an Equal Opportunity Employer JLL is committed to developing and maintaining a diverse workforce. JLL strongly believes in equal opportunity extended to all individuals in all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall and termination without regard to race, color, religion, belief, creed, age, sex, pregnancy or maternity (including childbirth and related conditions), family responsibility (e.g. child care, elder care), nationality, ethnic or national origin or ancestry, citizenship, marital status, civil partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, veteran’s status, genetic information, trade union membership, social position, political view or status as a qualified individual with a disability, protected leave status or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable law. The company also endeavors to make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business and ensures that employment decisions are based only on valid job requirements.
