Specialist, Strategic Sourcing

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Location: REMOTE based in the United States

Responsible for developing all aspects of JLLs Sourcing and Procurement Solution which can include hard and soft services costs and technical RFP Questions and Answers. Role requires a high degree of interaction with Sales and Solutions teams JLL Preferred Suppliers Business Line leaders and Sourcing and Procurement team members - must be able to exhibit exceptional customer service and communication skills. Acts collaboratively to solve problems and resolve spontaneous and unique situations with professionalism and service orientation. The chosen candidate will need to understand the client requirements interrupt and seek to clarify information and data to develop a winning Supply Chain solution.

Responsibilities:

• Review client RFP documents and identify key data required to develop outsourcing packets for underwriting

• Proficient experience in sourcing processes including data collection and analysis contracts examination market analysis RFP project management bid analysis and pricing negotiations and implementation.

• Analyze supplier cost proposals financial reports and other data to determine the reasonability of price and contractor capabilities

• Negotiate with supplier on submitted cost proposals to ensure we have accurately underwritten and documented any assumptions to our pricing

• Engage JLL Preferred Suppliers (or Clients suppliers) to seek savings glidepaths benchmarks or an underwritten solution

• Partner with JLL Preferred Suppliers and field any Q&As required to develop a validate proposal

• Ensure compliance to sourcing and contracting policies and procedures

• Review and analyze data to make effective business decisions

• Conduct regular market and spend analysis programs to drive cost savings and supplier improvements

• Lead and implement Sourcing activities such as RFPs direct negotiations contract execution and implementation of new suppliers to achieve savings targets and cover any gaps in service due to transition.

• This may require an advanced communications skill set as there may be an interface with senior JLL and client executives.

• Participate in internal and client transition calls to provide high-level progress reports.

Education and experience

• 5 years of strategic sourcing experience
• Bachelors Degree prefer Supply Chain or Procurement
• Facilities management experience a plus

Knowledge skills and abilities

• Experience in developing and execution of supply solutions processes and procedures

• Excellent Inter-personal and organization skills. Ability to communicate effectively and obtain buy-in with internal customers

• Excellent PC skills proficient in MS applications - Excel Word & PowerPoint

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strict timelines

• Strong analytical ability

Estimated total compensation for this position:

The total compensation range is an estimate and not guaranteed. An employment offer is based on an applicants education experience skills abilities geographic location internal equity and alignment with market data .

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Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:

JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental physical and emotional health. Some of these benefits may include:

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions

• Comprehensive Medical Dental & Vision Care

• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary

• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

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