Strategic Sourcing Manager

JLL•Chicago, IL

2d•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. Manager, Strategic Sourcing - What this job involves Provide support of Integrated Facilities and Property Management clients and internal stakeholders related to optimization of JLL managed services operations and sourcing strategies. Responsible for delivering market, supplier and operational intelligence of services operations; Identifying and leading appropriate field resources to execute strategic initiatives. Be subject matter expert in support of JLL sourcing strategies, supplier relationships and program management. Lead team of sourcing professionals to strategic outcomes. 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. Perform periodic market trend analysis in the specific categories; analysing supplier base, industry changes, etc. Report analysis to Supply Chain and business stakeholders in a client ready form. Responsible for development, implementation, coordination and communication of regional and national programs. Support and guide Category Management team’s supplier relationship and performance programs with key suppliers. Provide management, instruction and follow-up in support of operations teams RFP/bid, contracting and operational processes. Be proactive and manage internal and external customer expectations. Ensure compliance to JLL’s sourcing and contracting policies, procedures, risk management programs, and ethics. Establish 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. Establish work priorities, assign deliverables and resolve issues with Operations teams, temporary help and/or project-specific dedicated personnel to assure client satisfaction, customer satisfaction. Participate and provide leadership to Preferred Supplier performance review meetings. Support JLL e-commerce procurement initiatives.

Responsibilities

Provide support of Integrated Facilities and Property Management clients and internal stakeholders related to optimization of JLL managed services operations and sourcing strategies.
Responsible for delivering market, supplier and operational intelligence of services operations
Identifying and leading appropriate field resources to execute strategic initiatives.
Be subject matter expert in support of JLL sourcing strategies, supplier relationships and program management.
Lead team of sourcing professionals to strategic outcomes.
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.
Perform periodic market trend analysis in the specific categories; analysing supplier base, industry changes, etc.
Report analysis to Supply Chain and business stakeholders in a client ready form.
Responsible for development, implementation, coordination and communication of regional and national programs.
Support and guide Category Management team’s supplier relationship and performance programs with key suppliers.
Provide management, instruction and follow-up in support of operations teams RFP/bid, contracting and operational processes.
Be proactive and manage internal and external customer expectations.
Ensure compliance to JLL’s sourcing and contracting policies, procedures, risk management programs, and ethics.
Establish 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.
Establish work priorities, assign deliverables and resolve issues with Operations teams, temporary help and/or project-specific dedicated personnel to assure client satisfaction, customer satisfaction.
Participate and provide leadership to Preferred Supplier performance review meetings.
Support JLL e-commerce procurement initiatives.