Sr Procurement Specialist

JLL•Guaynabo, CO

3d•Onsite

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. Senior Procurement Specialist - JLL What this job involves: As a Senior Procurement Specialist for our Life Sciences Division, you will drive strategic supply chain management and procurement excellence across our LATAM portfolio of pharmaceutical, medical device, and GMP-regulated facilities. This multi-disciplined role combines deep expertise in Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) with advanced procurement and sourcing capabilities to manage complex initiatives and integrated outsourcing processes. You'll be instrumental in delivering procurement governance, vendor management, and contract strategies that achieve long-term client benefits while supporting JLL's global operations. Your expertise will directly impact our ability to serve critical life sciences clients by ensuring compliant, cost-effective, and innovative facility management solutions that meet the stringent requirements of pharmaceutical and medical device environments. What your day-to-day will look like:

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related field
Minimum five years of experience in similar procurement role within life sciences industry/pharmaceutical industry
Advanced English level
Demonstrated experience in Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) with specialized knowledge of procurement for services related to pharmaceutical and medical device facility management
Proven experience managing outsourcing relationships in GMP, GDP, or other regulated environments with ability to accomplish results through effective vendor management
Strong competency in financial modeling, feasibility studies, and total cost of ownership analysis for complex procurement decisions
Excellent interpersonal, organizational skills, and strong analytical ability with proven capability to analyze complex problems and generate innovative solutions
Excellent communication skills both written and oral with demonstrated ability to manage dispute situations and conflict resolution
Proficiency in English and local language with excellent PC skills and proficiency in all MS Office applications

Nice To Haves

Specific experience with Life Sciences vendors, pharmaceutical and medical device suppliers, and deep understanding of GMP/GDP compliance requirements
Exceptional relationship management and conflict management capabilities to guide complex company-vendor relationships in regulated environments
Ability to mentor, coach, and work collaboratively with cross-functional groups including facilities managers, engineering teams, and client management
Demonstrated ability to set work priorities independently and amend them to meet changing operational requirements in dynamic life sciences environments
Track record of challenging status quo and implementing innovative procurement solutions while maintaining compliance standards
Experience with global category strategy development and implementation across multiple geographic regions
Knowledge of life sciences industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging technologies that impact facility management and procurement strategies

Responsibilities

Provide strategic Supply Chain Management & Procurement direction across functional areas and programs involving strategic outsourcing and vendor management for life sciences facilities
Manage comprehensive RFP, pricing, and negotiation processes for clients, setting savings targets and goals for IFM and SCMP programs while developing performance tracking metrics
Conduct active vendor management including quarterly business reviews with key suppliers, driving initiatives for defined category suppliers, and serving as subject matter expert for specialized life sciences procurement
Work closely with key stakeholders to collate category requirements including spend analysis, demand forecasting, and supplier requirements in structured formats from business units and end markets
Design and deliver sourcing plans and strategies, balancing business needs, company risk, and supply market capability to determine optimum routes to maximum value for GMP/GDP environments
Implement and maintain procurement rules and standards set by JLL and clients while ensuring sourcing strategies align with global category strategy, plans, and targets
Continually assess global and regional market environments, supply base trends, and identify major industry developments to define optimum strategies for life sciences operations