Specialist, Strategic Sourcing

JLL · Salem, OR · 3 wk ago

RemoteRemotePurchasingFull-time

Location: Remote – Portland, OR/Vancouver, WA Metro Region

About JLL

We’re JLL—a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 102,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. That’s why we’re committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We’re using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people and our communities.

Responsibilities

Provide support of Integrated Facilities client and internal stakeholders related to optimization of JLL managed services operations and sourcing strategies.
Deliver market, supplier and operational intelligence of services operations; identify and lead appropriate field resources to execute strategic initiatives.
Be a subject matter expert in support of JLL sourcing strategies, supplier relationships and program management.
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 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.
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.

Requirements

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).
Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from four-year college or university.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with procurement and work order systems (i.e., Jaggaer or Ariba, Corrigo) highly desired.

Benefits

We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people in our industry, and then empowering them with the resources and support to enhance their health, financial and personal well-being. Our underlying benefits philosophy is this: be fair to our people and provide opportunities for those who take advantage of our programs and resources to lower their health costs and increase their personal and financial security.