Director, Sourcing

JLL•Atlanta, GA

1d•$110,000 - $128,000•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. Specialist, Strategic Sourcing - What this job involves: Provide support to Integrated Facilities clients and internal stakeholders related to optimization of JLL managed services operations and sourcing strategies. What your day-to-day will look like: Responsible for delivering market, supplier, and operational intelligence of services operations; Identifying and leading appropriate field resources to execute strategic initiatives. Ensure compliance with 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. Support the Category Management team’s supplier relationship and performance programs with key suppliers. Help lead Quarterly Business Reviews with key suppliers. Establish a 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 under clients and company requirements.

Requirements

Experience with procurement systems (i.e. Jaggaer or Ariba)
Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from a four-year college or university
3-5 years of strategic sourcing experience for services or indirect categories (e.g. facility services, highly desired)
Exhibits strong interpersonal skills, organization skills, and 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
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence and communicate professionally
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 the current program.
Develop a 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(s).
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.
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

facility services experience

Responsibilities

Provide support to Integrated Facilities clients and internal stakeholders related to optimization of JLL managed services operations and sourcing strategies.
Deliver market, supplier, and operational intelligence of services operations.
Identify and lead appropriate field resources to execute strategic initiatives.
Ensure compliance with JLL’s and client’s sourcing and contracting policies, procedures, risk management programs, and ethics.
Maintain data integrity in all systems and ensure required documentation is received and required process steps are completed.
Support the Category Management team’s supplier relationship and performance programs with key suppliers.
Lead Quarterly Business Reviews with key suppliers.
Establish a 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 under clients and company requirements.
Be a subject matter expert in support of JLL sourcing strategies, supplier relationships, and program management.
Build out and implement standardized and efficient sourcing processes for the account to help streamline the current program.
Develop a sourcing plan and strategy for the account focused on cost savings, supplier consolidation, sustainability, and supplier diversity.
Participate closely with clients and Jones Lang LaSalle Sourcing, Facility, and Property Management teams to drive both immediate and sustained benefits to the client(s).
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.