Specialist, Strategic Sourcing

Company: Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated
Location: Chicago
Posted on: November 8, 2024

Job Description:

Specialist, Strategic SourcingJLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you've got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you're looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.Specialist, Strategic Sourcing - What this job involvesProvide support of Integrated Facilities and Property Management clients 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 subject matter expert in support of JLL sourcing strategies, supplier relationships and program management.
• 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.
• Perform periodic market trend analysis in the specific categories; analysing supplier base, industry changes, etc. Report analysis to Supply Chain and business stakeholders in a client ready form.
• Responsible for implementation, coordination and communication of regional and national programs.
• Support Category Management team's supplier relationship and performance programs with key suppliers.
• Provide management, instruction and follow-up in support of operations teams RFP/bid, contracting and operational processes. Be proactive and manage internal and external customer expectations.
• Ensure compliance to JLL's sourcing and contracting policies, procedures, risk management programs, and ethics.
• 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.
• Establish work priorities, assign deliverables and resolve issues with Operations teams, temporary help and/or project-specific dedicated personnel to assure client satisfaction.
• Support and assist development of diversity programs in accordance with clients and company requirements. Mentor/educate suppliers through meetings.
• Participate and provide leadership to Preferred Supplier performance review meetings.
• Support JLL e-commerce procurement initiatives.Sound like you? To apply you need to have:
  • 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 and 3+ years strategic sourcing or related experience.
  • Project management and business transitions experience preferred.
  • Excellent PC skills, proficient in MS Office applications.LOCATION: REMOTE based in the US working CST/EST hours to support client needs.Estimated total compensation for this position: 85,000.00 - 100,000.00 USD per yearThe total compensation range is an estimate and not guaranteed. An employment offer is based on an applicant's education, experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, internal equity and alignment with market data.Location: Remote - Chicago, ILIf this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet all the requirements. We're interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:
    • 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
    • Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care
    • Paid parental leave at 100% of salary
    • Paid Time Off and Company HolidaysJLL Privacy NoticeJones Lang LaSalle (JLL), together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading global provider of real estate and investment management services. We take our responsibility to protect the personal information provided to us seriously. Generally, the personal information we collect from you are for the purposes of processing in connection with JLL's recruitment process. We endeavour to keep your personal information secure with appropriate level of security and keep for as long as we need it for legitimate business or legal reasons. We will then delete it safely and securely.This position may require you to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If required, you'll be asked to provide proof that you're fully vaccinated upon your start date. You're considered fully vaccinated two weeks after you receive the second dose of a two-dose vaccine series (e.g., Pfizer or Moderna) or two weeks after a single-dose vaccine (e.g., Johnson & Johnson/Janssen). Failure to provide proof of vaccination may result in termination.Jones Lang LaSalle ("JLL") is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process - including the online application and/or overall selection process - you may contact us at Accommodation Requests. This email is only to request an accommodation. Please direct any other general recruiting inquiries to our Contact Us page.Pursuant to the Arizona Civil Rights Act, criminal convictions are not an absolute bar to employment.Pursuant to Illinois Law, applicants are not obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest.Pursuant to Columbia, SC ordinance, this position is subject to a background check for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities. Only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.California Residents onlyIf you are a California resident as defined in the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) please view our Supplemental Privacy Statement which describes your rights and disclosures about your personal information.
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