Assistant Specialist, Strategic Sourcing

Assistant Specialist, Strategic Sourcing – JLL What this job involves: As an Assistant Specialist, Strategic Sourcing, you will play a critical role in optimizing JLL's managed services operations and sourcing strategies for Integrated Facilities and Property Management clients. You will serve as a key liaison between operations teams, Shared Services, Corporate Legal, and Risk Management, ensuring contractual compliance and driving operational excellence. This position offers the opportunity to lead strategic initiatives, deliver supplier improvements, and directly contribute to client satisfaction through meticulous contract management and process optimization. What your day-to-day will look like: Support operations teams with RFP/bid processes, contracting procedures, and operational workflows while proactively managing internal and external customer expectationsCreate and track Sourcing Requests for contract extensions, renewals, and new service agreementsCoordinate between Shared Services, Corporate Legal, and Risk Management to ensure all contractual terms comply with standards and receive formal approvalConduct analysis and generate compliance reports identifying risks and gaps between procurement and work order systemsComplete system audits to validate KPI reporting accuracy and data integrityVerify and update compensation rates in Work Order systems to align with service agreements and contractual increasesAssist the Sourcing Leader with work priorities, deliverables, and issue resolution to ensure client and customer satisfaction Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field or applicable experience3+ years of experience in contract management, procurement, or compliance within facilities management or property services Preferred Qualifications: Experience with JLL systems or similar integrated facilities management platformsKnowledge of legal and risk management review processes for service contractsFamiliarity with supplier relationship management and vendor optimization strategiesProject management skills with experience leading cross-functional initiativesUnderstanding of KPI development and performance metrics in facilities managementBackground in shared services environments or centralized procurement operationsDemonstrated knowledge of RFP/bid processes and contract negotiation fundamentalsProficiency with work order management systems and procurement platformsStrong analytical skills with experience in compliance reporting and risk assessmentExcellent communication skills with ability to coordinate across legal, operations, and risk management teamsDetail-oriented approach with proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines Location: Remote At JLL, we are collectively shaping a brighter way — for our clients, ourselves and our fellow employees. We choose to take the more inspiring, innovative, and optimistic path on our journey toward success. What sets JLL apart is our culture of collaboration, locally and across the globe, which allows us to create transformative solutions for the real estate industry. We support each other's wellbeing and champion inclusivity and belonging across teams. JLL is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion.