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JLL Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. This range is provided by JLL. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $91,630.00/yr - $113,300.00/yr Provide support of Integrated Facilities client and internal stakeholders related to optimization of JLL managed services operations and sourcing strategies.
Making sure you fit the guidelines as an applicant for this role is essential, please read the below carefully.
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. Lead comprehensive contract management activities, including drafting, negotiation, execution, and ongoing maintenance of supplier agreements. This critical responsibility will occupy approximately 50% of the role (or more), requiring meticulous attention to contract terms, compliance oversight, and strategic relationship management to ensure optimal supplier performance and risk mitigation 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. 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 Support 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.
Interested? An ideal candidate would need to have the following qualifications
Required
Desired experience and technical skills
3+ 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 Excellent PC skills, proficient in MS applications
Preferred
Experience with procurement systems (i.e. Jaggaer or Ariba) highly desired Seniority level
Seniority levelMid-Senior level Employment type
Employment typeFull-time Job function
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Specialist, Strategic Sourcing
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JLL Join to apply for the
Specialist, Strategic Sourcing
role at
JLL Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. This range is provided by JLL. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $91,630.00/yr - $113,300.00/yr Provide support of Integrated Facilities client and internal stakeholders related to optimization of JLL managed services operations and sourcing strategies.
Making sure you fit the guidelines as an applicant for this role is essential, please read the below carefully.
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. Lead comprehensive contract management activities, including drafting, negotiation, execution, and ongoing maintenance of supplier agreements. This critical responsibility will occupy approximately 50% of the role (or more), requiring meticulous attention to contract terms, compliance oversight, and strategic relationship management to ensure optimal supplier performance and risk mitigation 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. 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 Support 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.
Interested? An ideal candidate would need to have the following qualifications
Required
Desired experience and technical skills
3+ 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 Excellent PC skills, proficient in MS applications
Preferred
Experience with procurement systems (i.e. Jaggaer or Ariba) highly desired Seniority level
Seniority levelMid-Senior level Employment type
Employment typeFull-time Job function
Job functionPurchasing and Supply Chain Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at JLL by 2x Get notified about new Strategic Sourcing Specialist jobs in
Chicago, IL . We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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