
Sourcing Manager
Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc.
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Arizona • Illinois • United States
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Salary
💰 $91,300 - $123,200 per year
About the role
- Provide 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.
- Lead team of sourcing professionals to strategic outcomes.
- 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 development, implementation, coordination and communication of regional and national programs.
- Support and guide 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, customer 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.
Requirements
- 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/or 5+ years strategic sourcing or related experience; MBA preferred
- Project management and business transitions experience preferred
- Excellent PC skills, proficient in MS Office applications
- This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Benefits
- 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
- Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay
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Hard Skills & Tools
strategic sourcingmarket trend analysissupplier relationship managementprogram managementproject managementbusiness transitionsRFP/bid managementcontracting processesoperational processese-commerce procurement
Soft Skills
interpersonal skillsorganizational skillsanalytical abilityleadershipcommunication skills
Certifications
Bachelor's degreeMBA