Sourcing Specialist

What this job involves: This Sourcing Specialist position drives strategic sourcing initiatives and operational excellence within JLL's Integrated Facilities Management operations. The role focuses on developing efficient sourcing strategies that deliver cost savings, supplier consolidation, and improved program performance while serving as a key liaison between clients, internal stakeholders, and suppliers.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• 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.
• Develop 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 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. Be proactive and manage internal and external customer expectations.
• Help lead Quarterly Business Reviews with key suppliers.
• 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.
• 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.

Required Experience

• 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)

Preferred Qualifications

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