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The Strategic Sourcing Specialist will support all aspects of application of Jones Lang LaSalle's Strategic Sourcing methodology. The Senior Strategic Sourcing Specialist will be familiar with concepts and procedures relating to strategic procurement and contracts management and will assigned commodities in the RFP process and prepare reports, analysis on supplier/client spend and associated savings.
Knowledge of Federal Procurement Policy and/or Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) for both facility services and/or construction is critical to the successful candidate.
Roles and Responsibilities
• This role is a high transaction volume with very short RFP cycle times and requires full knowledge of. managing all aspects of sourcing, procurement, vendor management
• Provide specialized contracting and sourcing of third-party services for facilities management operations.
• Familiar with concepts and procedures relating to procurement and contracts management to include government and public entities and with the need to have knowledge of Federal Procurement Policy and/or Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).
• Responsibilities will include maintaining contracts and vendor database, researching new suppliers, interviewing and negotiating to obtain prices and specifications.
• Manage the Request For Proposal (RFP) by researching information on vendors, current contracts, pricing, baseline spending and other relevant information
• Coordinate the preparation of RFP package, release to vendors, collection and summarization of proposal data applications as needed.
• Work with Contracts Administrator to ensure all contracting and procurement standards are maintained throughout the portfolio to JLL and/or client requirements.
• Collect, analyse and prepare reports to measure client satisfaction based upon Service Level Agreements and KPIs.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly reports on contracts, spend and savings.
• Create and run ethical small RFP's and analyze price proposals, financial reports and other data to determine the reasonability of price and contractor capabilities.
• Experience negotiating with a supplier different scope of service and pricing.
• Conduct regular market and spend analysis programs to drive cost savings and supplier improvements.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strict timelines and establishing work priorities to achieve goals on time.
• Proactively managing internal and external customer expectations and delivering high level communications.
• Develop new programs (innovation) and/or processes that will benefit the Client and JLL
• Demonstrate continuous effort to improve procurement operations, decrease turnaround time and streamline work processes.
• Ensure compliance to JLL standard processes and procedures.
• Project management lead for equipment sourcing and installs at client locations.
EMPLOYEE SPECIFICATIONS
KEY COMPETENCIES
• 3-7 years of experience in a professional, fast paced environment.
• Demonstrated Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint & Excel and Access
• Knowledge of SpendHQ and Corrigo are a plus
• Attention to detail
• Strong organizational and analytical skills; problem solving ability
• Self-starter and team player
• Proven record of excellent internal and external customer service
• Communicate professionally in a clear and concise manner (verbal and written)
• Demonstrate highest professional standards of behaviour and follow the JLL Code of Ethics policy.
• Bachelor's degree
This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Estimated compensation for this position:
104,500.00 - 114,400.00 USD per year
This range is an estimate and actual compensation may differ. Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations.
Location:
Remote -Charlotte, NC, Dallas, TX, Harrisburg, PA, Houston, TX
If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet all the requirements. We're interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!
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• 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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