Director, Sourcing
Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc.
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Florida • Illinois • United States
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Salary
💰 $93,060 - $115,500 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Provide sourcing support for Integrated Facilities client 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 a subject matter expert in support of JLL sourcing strategies, supplier relationships and program management
- Develop and implement standardized and efficient sourcing processes for the account
- Develop sourcing plan and strategy for the account focused on cost savings, supplier consolidation, sustainability, and supplier performance
- Closely participate with clients and Jones Lang LaSalle Sourcing, Facility and Property Management teams to drive both immediate and sustained benefits to the client
- 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
- 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
- Lead Quarterly Business Reviews with key suppliers
- Support Category Management team’s supplier relationship and performance programs with key suppliers
- Ensure compliance with JLL and client 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
Requirements
- 3-5 years of strategic sourcing experience for services or indirect categories (e.g. facility services)
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to influence and communicate professionally
- Strong 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
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Experience with procurement systems (i.e. Jaggaer or Ariba) highly desired
- Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from four-year college or university highly desired
- 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
strategic sourcingsupplier relationship managementprogram managementcost savingssupplier consolidationsourcing processesRFP executiondata integrity managementdiversity program developmentanalytical ability
Soft Skills
interpersonal skillsorganizational skillsverbal communicationwritten communicationinfluencing skillscustomer serviceproject managementproactive managementmentoringcollaboration