Sourcing Specialist

JLL•Dallas, TX

16d•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. What this job involves: As a Sourcing Specialist at JLL, you'll play a pivotal role in driving procurement excellence while delivering measurable value to our clients. This position focuses on ensuring 100% compliance with all sourcing and procurement procedures, managing vendor relationships, and identifying cost-saving opportunities through strategic bidding, benchmarking, and negotiations. You'll serve as the commercial liaison between internal service requesters and external suppliers, managing day-to-day relationships while maintaining rigorous adherence to JLL policies and client internal controls. At JLL, we are collectively shaping a brighter way — for our clients, ourselves and our fellow employees, and this role is essential in delivering that promise through strategic procurement practices. You'll be responsible for processing vendor creation and updates, analyzing and reporting vendor spend, trends and strategy, and executing RFPs, RFQs, and RFIs according to client needs. What sets JLL apart is our culture of collaboration, locally and across the globe, and you'll experience this firsthand as you work closely with regional sourcing coordinators and cross-functional teams to develop sourcing strategies that link supplier capabilities with our clients' business needs for competitive advantage.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, related field or equivalent experience.
Minimum 2-3 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or vendor management
Strong understanding of procurement processes, policies, and compliance requirements
Proficiency in contract management and vendor relationship management
Experience with RFP, RFQ, and RFI processes and execution
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and procurement software systems
Excellent communication and negotiation skills with ability to manage multiple stakeholders
Strong analytical skills with experience in cost analysis and savings reporting
Detail-oriented with proven ability to maintain accurate records and documentation

Nice To Haves

Professional certification in procurement or supply chain management (CPSM, CSCP, or similar)
Experience in commercial real estate or facilities management industry
Knowledge of global sourcing strategies and regional market dynamics
Experience with Oracle, SAP, or similar ERP procurement modules
Experience with CMMS systems
Previous experience working in a matrix organization or consulting environment
Track record of achieving measurable cost savings and process improvements

Responsibilities

Develop and implement price agreements with suppliers for spot purchases while following all proper approval procedures
Monitor and follow up on deliveries, claims, returns, and exchanges of services and goods as required
Serve as the commercial liaison between JLL service requesters and suppliers, managing relationships and resolving day-to-day issues
Ensure strict compliance with JLL policies and procedures, local sourcing guidelines, and client internal controls
Execute RFPs, RFQs, and RFIs according to specific client requirements and business needs
Analize and report vendor spend, trends and strategy
Track, report, and deliver hard savings and cost avoidance initiatives for operations on a quarterly basis
Maintain comprehensive vendor files in accordance with JLL's contractual policies, procedures, and standards
Create and implement innovative saving initiatives through strategic sourcing tools and market analysis