Specialist, Strategic Sourcing

Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc.

Specialist, Strategic Sourcing at JLL optimizing services operations and sourcing strategies. Collaborating with internal stakeholders and driving supplier relationships for efficiency and cost savings.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois, Ohio, Texas, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $93,000 - $115,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide support of 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.
Help to build out and implement standardized and efficient sourcing processes for the account to help streamline current program.
Develop 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.
Demonstrated exceptional attention to detail with ability to maintain accuracy across multiple concurrent projects and documentation requirements
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.
Help lead Quarterly Business Reviews with key suppliers.
Support Category Management team’s supplier relationship and performance programs with key suppliers.
Ensure compliance to JLL’s and client’s 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

What you’ll need

3-5 years of strategic sourcing experience for services or indirect categories (e.g. facility services, highly desired)
Exhibits strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills, meticulous organizational abilities, and analytical precision with keen attention to detail.
Proactively identify process improvements and sourcing opportunities, taking initiative to drive implementation with minimal supervision
Proven track record of excellent internal and external customer service
Proven ability to independently manage multiple projects and priorities with meticulous attention to detail while delivering results in a fast-paced and challenging environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence and communicate professionally
Manage complex stakeholder relationships across client teams, internal operations, and supplier partners, ensuring alignment and satisfaction
Proficient skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Benefits

Comp & perks

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 SourcingSupplier ConsolidationCost Savings StrategiesRFP ExecutionData Integrity Management

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsStakeholder EngagementOrganizational AbilitiesAttention to DetailCommunication Skills