Assistant Sourcing Specialist

JLL•Dallas, TX

11d•Remote

About The Position

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way. Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward. This role provides support of Integrated Facilities and Property Management clients and internal stakeholders related to optimization of JLL managed services operations and sourcing strategies. The position is responsible for delivering supplier and operational improvements; leading and executing strategic initiatives.

Requirements

Provide analysis and compliance reporting to Sourcing Lead, identifying risks and actions as appropriate compliance gaps between procurement and work order systems.
Complete system audits to ensure KPI reporting is accurate.
Ensures compensation rates in Work Order systems align with service agreements and are updated in accordance with contractual increases and service level changes.
Supports data collection and analysis for multi-client events with the ability to develop actionable insights from data.
Support and assist in vendor management program.
Support and assist development of diversity and sustainability programs in accordance with clients and company requirements.
Mentor/educate suppliers through meetings.
Support JLL e-commerce procurement initiatives while working within guidelines and policies.
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from a four-year college or university preferred.
Project management and business transition experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Closely participate in and with Jones Lang LaSalle Sourcing, Facility, and Property Management teams to drive both immediate and sustained benefits to the client.
Support the Category Management team’s supplier relationship and performance programs with key suppliers.
Provide support, instruction, and follow-up to operations teams' RFP/bid, contracting, and operational processes.
Ensure compliance with JLL’s sourcing and contracting policies, procedures, risk management programs, and ethics.
Create and track Sourcing Requests for contract extensions, renewals, and new services.
Act as a liaison between Shared Services, 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.
Assist Sourcing Leader with work priorities, complete deliverables timely and resolve issues with Operations teams, temporary help, and/or project-specific dedicated personnel to assure client satisfaction, and customer satisfaction.
Provide analysis and compliance reporting to Sourcing Lead, identifying risks and actions as appropriate compliance gaps between procurement and work order systems.
Complete system audits to ensure KPI reporting is accurate.
Ensures compensation rates in Work Order systems align with service agreements and are updated in accordance with contractual increases and service level changes.
Supports data collection and analysis for multi-client events with the ability to develop actionable insights from data.
Support and assist in vendor management program.
Support and assist development of diversity and sustainability programs in accordance with clients and company requirements.
Mentor/educate suppliers through meetings.
Support JLL e-commerce procurement initiatives while working within guidelines and policies.