What are the responsibilities and job description for the Specialist, Strategic Sourcing position at JLL?
Specialist, Strategic Sourcing- What This Job Involves
Provide support of Integrated Facilities client 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.
Required
Desired experience and technical skills
Provide support of Integrated Facilities client 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 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 current program.
- Support the development of 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.
- Lead and manage sourcing-related functions: performing due diligence and assessment of prospective suppliers, executing RFPs/bids including scope and price development, determining the best partner, 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 including presenting analysis to the Account team, contracting, supplier onboarding and operational processes. Be proactive and manage internal and external customer expectations.
- Support Category Management team’s supplier relationship and performance programs with key suppliers.
- Ensure compliance to JLL’s and client’s sourcing and contracting policies, procedures, risk management programs, and ethics.
- Support Corrective Action Program, Supplier relations discussions, and Quarter business reviews with internal JLL partners.
- Help maintain data integrity in all systems and ensure required documentation is received and required process steps are completed.
- 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.
- Support and assist development of diversity programs in accordance with clients and company requirements. Mentor/educate suppliers through meetings.
- Participate in savings initiative discussions and relay information to JLL partners.
Required
Desired experience and technical skills
- 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
- Proficient skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) to use and analyze large data sets and come up with conclusions.
- Experience with procurement systems (i.e. Jaggaer or Ariba) highly desired
- Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from four-year college or university
