JLL
Strategic Sourcing Specialist
JLL, Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23214
About JLLWe're JLL. We're a professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We help organizations around the world achieve their ambitions by owning, occupying and investing in real estate.
We're a Fortune 500 company. We work across 80 countries, in 280 different offices, with a team of over 77,000 individuals. And we look after a property portfolio of over 4bn square feet, all on behalf of our clients.
If you're looking to step up your career, JLL is the perfect professional home. At JLL, you'll have a chance to innovate with the world's leading businesses, put that expertise into action on landmark projects, and work on game-changing real estate initiatives. You'll also make long-lasting professional connections through sharing different perspectives, and you'll be inspired by the best. We're focused on opportunity and want to help you make the most of yours.
Achieve your ambitions - join us at JLL!
Specialist - Strategic Sourcing - Job Description:
Responsible for delivering market, supplier and operational intelligence of services operations; Identifying and leading appropriate field resources to execute strategic initiatives.What your day-to-day will look like:Responsible for delivering market, supplier, and operational intelligence of services operations; Identifying and leading appropriate field resources to execute strategic initiatives.Responsible for the end-to-end contracting process for both good and services including, vendor engagement, scope and pricing negotiations, execution and implementationEnsure compliance with JLL's and client's sourcing and contracting policies, procedures, risk management programs, and ethics.RFP end-to-end process including RFP creation, process management, account coordination, bid analysis, negotiation, award recommendation and contractingHelp maintain data integrity in all systems and ensure required documentation is received and required process steps are completed.Support the Category Management team's supplier relationship and performance programs with key suppliers.Help lead Quarterly Business Reviews with key suppliers and participate in account QBRs with clients.Establish a 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 under clients and company requirements.
Desired or preferred experience and technical skills:Experience with procurement systems (i.e. Jaggaer or Ariba)Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from a four-year college or university3-5 years of strategic sourcing experience for services or indirect categories (e.g. facility services, highly desired)Exhibits strong interpersonal skills, organization skills, and analytical abilityProven track record of excellent internal and external customer serviceProven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities while delivering results in a fast-paced and challenging environmentExcellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence and communicate professionally
Interested? An ideal candidate would need to have the following qualifications:RequiredBe 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 the current program.Develop an annual Sourcing Strategy aligning with cost savings, diversity targets and sustainability goals.Regularly provide detailed status updates and communication to Supply Chain and business stakeholders.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(s).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.
Location: REMOTE based in the United States - Working hours are 8-5 EST
Sound like you? To apply you need to have:5+ years experience in Sourcing and Procurement, scope creation and preparation and contract negotiation and execution.Experience in running an RFP from start to finish.Experience creating service-related contracts from start to finish.
Excellent Inter-personal skills, Organization skills, Strong Analytical Ability, Proven ability to lead teams in decentralized environment.Excellent communication skills - oral and written.Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from four-year college or university.Prior employee management experience preferred.Project management and business transitions experience preferred.Excellent PC skills, proficient in MS Office applications
What you can expect from usYou'll join an entrepreneurial, inclusive culture. One where we succeed together - across the desk and around the globe. Where like-minded people work naturally together to achieve great things.Our Total Rewards program reflects our commitment to helping you achieve your ambitions in career, recognition, wellbeing, benefits and pay. We'll offer you a competitive salary and benefits package.Join us to develop your strengths and enjoy a fulfilling career full of varied experiences. Keep those ambitions in sights and imagine where JLL can take you...Apply today!
We're a Fortune 500 company. We work across 80 countries, in 280 different offices, with a team of over 77,000 individuals. And we look after a property portfolio of over 4bn square feet, all on behalf of our clients.
If you're looking to step up your career, JLL is the perfect professional home. At JLL, you'll have a chance to innovate with the world's leading businesses, put that expertise into action on landmark projects, and work on game-changing real estate initiatives. You'll also make long-lasting professional connections through sharing different perspectives, and you'll be inspired by the best. We're focused on opportunity and want to help you make the most of yours.
Achieve your ambitions - join us at JLL!
Specialist - Strategic Sourcing - Job Description:
Responsible for delivering market, supplier and operational intelligence of services operations; Identifying and leading appropriate field resources to execute strategic initiatives.What your day-to-day will look like:Responsible for delivering market, supplier, and operational intelligence of services operations; Identifying and leading appropriate field resources to execute strategic initiatives.Responsible for the end-to-end contracting process for both good and services including, vendor engagement, scope and pricing negotiations, execution and implementationEnsure compliance with JLL's and client's sourcing and contracting policies, procedures, risk management programs, and ethics.RFP end-to-end process including RFP creation, process management, account coordination, bid analysis, negotiation, award recommendation and contractingHelp maintain data integrity in all systems and ensure required documentation is received and required process steps are completed.Support the Category Management team's supplier relationship and performance programs with key suppliers.Help lead Quarterly Business Reviews with key suppliers and participate in account QBRs with clients.Establish a 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 under clients and company requirements.
Desired or preferred experience and technical skills:Experience with procurement systems (i.e. Jaggaer or Ariba)Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from a four-year college or university3-5 years of strategic sourcing experience for services or indirect categories (e.g. facility services, highly desired)Exhibits strong interpersonal skills, organization skills, and analytical abilityProven track record of excellent internal and external customer serviceProven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities while delivering results in a fast-paced and challenging environmentExcellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence and communicate professionally
Interested? An ideal candidate would need to have the following qualifications:RequiredBe 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 the current program.Develop an annual Sourcing Strategy aligning with cost savings, diversity targets and sustainability goals.Regularly provide detailed status updates and communication to Supply Chain and business stakeholders.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(s).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.
Location: REMOTE based in the United States - Working hours are 8-5 EST
Sound like you? To apply you need to have:5+ years experience in Sourcing and Procurement, scope creation and preparation and contract negotiation and execution.Experience in running an RFP from start to finish.Experience creating service-related contracts from start to finish.
Excellent Inter-personal skills, Organization skills, Strong Analytical Ability, Proven ability to lead teams in decentralized environment.Excellent communication skills - oral and written.Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from four-year college or university.Prior employee management experience preferred.Project management and business transitions experience preferred.Excellent PC skills, proficient in MS Office applications
What you can expect from usYou'll join an entrepreneurial, inclusive culture. One where we succeed together - across the desk and around the globe. Where like-minded people work naturally together to achieve great things.Our Total Rewards program reflects our commitment to helping you achieve your ambitions in career, recognition, wellbeing, benefits and pay. We'll offer you a competitive salary and benefits package.Join us to develop your strengths and enjoy a fulfilling career full of varied experiences. Keep those ambitions in sights and imagine where JLL can take you...Apply today!