JLL supports the Whole You, personally and professionally.
Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology to our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people in our industry; and we support them through professional growth, flexibility, and personalized benefits to manage life in and outside of work. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades, and technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, we empower you to shape a brighter way forward so you can thrive professionally and personally.
Be a subject matter expert in support of JLL sourcing strategies, supplier relationships, and program management.
Review all RFP client documents to develop a detailed Sourcing Strategy; including category-specific strategies, resource models, cost-saving ideas, innovations, and creative approaches to differentiate JLL from our competitors.
Engage and leverage Sourcing & Procurement Platform and Key Stakeholders for support in developing a Sourcing Program
Engage suppliers to challenge the status quo, seek savings glide paths, benchmarks, or an underwritten solution for each category.
Analyze supplier cost proposals, financial reports, and other data to determine the reasonability of price and contractor capabilities.
Negotiate with suppliers to ensure we have accurately underwritten pricing assumptions.
Provide/support technical written responses to client RFP questions where related to Sourcing & Procurement
Required
Ability to understand and identify contractual terms impacting Sourcing & Procurement; establish a relationship with Corporate Legal & Risk to ensure all contractual terms are compliant.
Ability to innovate new programs or processes that will benefit our Client and JLL in winning and solutions new business for JLL.
Work with Category Management to partner on periodic market trend analysis
Responsible for the development, implementation, coordination, and communication of industry and national programs
Support the Category Management team’s supplier relationship and performance programs with key suppliers.
Ensure compliance with JLL’s sourcing and contracting policies, procedures, risk management programs, and ethics.
Support and assist the development of diversity programs in accordance with clients and company requirements.
Ability to collaborate with counterparts and peers globally to develop uniform and succinct solutions for global clients.
Preferred
Strong project management skills, independent thinker, self-starter, ability to be strategic and tactical, problem-solver, excellent interpersonal skills, strong analytical ability, and proven ability to work in a team environment.
Excellent communication skills – oral and written.
Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university and/or 7-10 years of strategic sourcing or related experience; MBA preferred.
Project management and business transitions experience preferred.
Excellent PC skills, proficient in MS Office applications
If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements below. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!
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.
About JLL –
We’re JLL—a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 102,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. That’s why we’re committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We’re using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people, and our communities.
Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do and we’re honored to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally.
Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued and empowered to achieve our full potential is important to who we are today and where we’re headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together.