Strategic Sourcing Specialist

JLL•Salt Lake City, UT

2d•$76,100 - $122,700•Remote

About The Position

The Strategic Sourcing Specialist serves as the dedicated category manager for Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) services supporting a specific client account, with complete accountability for category strategy, supplier management, and sourcing execution. The position functions as the primary procurement authority, requiring independence, initiative, and professional judgment to lead complex RFx processes from beginning to end without step-by-step oversight. You'll own the entire category lifecycle including strategy development, sourcing approach, supplier management, and governance while collaborating with clients and cross-functional JLL teams to drive sustained benefits. A critical initial focus involves standardizing existing scopes of work, work order data, and service schedules to establish operational clarity and data integrity across all contracts. The role demands strong analytical capabilities, particularly proficiency in Microsoft Excel for analyzing large, complex datasets and translating raw data into actionable insights. You'll negotiate contracts rather than accepting proposals at face value, ensure supplier compliance with contractual terms and performance requirements, and maintain all documentation in audit-ready formats. This position requires consistent availability during standard business hours with reliable technology access to support real-time client responsiveness through phone, email, and video collaboration. Success requires balancing category ownership with adaptability in dynamic client-facing environments while maintaining accountability and follow-through across multiple concurrent projects.

Requirements

3-5 years of strategic sourcing experience for services or indirect categories
Demonstrated ability to independently lead complex RFx processes from cradle to grave
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis
Proven track record of excellent internal and external customer service
Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from four-year college or university
Must reside in the US and reside within the Central, Mountain, or Pacific Time Zone
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing IFM or facilities-related procurement categories
Experience with JLL procurement systems including Jaggaer, Corrigo, and Aravo

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary subject matter expert and procurement authority for the assigned IFM category, owning end-to-end strategy, sourcing approach, supplier management, and governance while driving value creation and continuous improvement
Independently lead RFI, RFP, and RFQ processes from initiation through award and contract execution, developing scopes of work, evaluation criteria, facilitating supplier communications, and managing full lifecycles without step-by-step oversight
Analyze and validate supplier pricing, service scopes, and deliverables to ensure accuracy and optimal client value, negotiating business terms and executing supplier contracts for all providers within the category
Standardize and refine scopes of work, work order data, service schedules, and category documentation to improve accuracy, consistency, and operational efficiency across all contracts
Demonstrate strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel by analyzing large and complex datasets including spend data, supplier performance metrics, and cost structures, building data models and translating raw data into clear insights
Ensure all required supplier documents exist and remain current including contracts, Certificates of Insurance, amendments, termination notices, insurance renewals, and compliance certifications, maintaining organized documentation for audit readiness
Monitor supplier performance, contract lifecycle milestones including renewals and amendments, and ensure all suppliers maintain compliance with contractual terms, service level agreements, and performance requirements
Collaborate with clients and JLL teams including Sourcing, Facility, and Finance to drive sustained benefits, proactively securing procurement involvement early in IFM planning discussions
Review existing contracts to identify and correct scope deficiencies, ambiguities, or misalignments with actual services, developing standardized templates to ensure accuracy and completeness
Provide regular detailed status updates and market intelligence to Supply Chain and business stakeholders, representing Sourcing professionally as the category expert while exercising sound judgment with sensitive information