Strategic Sourcing Specialist

JLL•Chicago, IL

4d•$91,000 - $113,700•Remote

About The Position

This role is primarily responsible for managing supplier relationships for administrative and operational activities and issues. The role will ensure contracting and procurement standards are maintained throughout the portfolio to JLL and/or client requirements as suppliers are transitioned and needs arise in the field.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business or equivalent years of experience
3-5 years in similar role and function preferred
Excellent Inter-personal skills, Organization skills, Strong Analytical Ability
Excellent communication skills – oral and written
Excellent PC skills, proficient in all MS applications
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Closely support the client and Jones Lang LaSalle Sourcing and Facility Management teams to drive both immediate and sustained benefits to the client.
Responsible for communication, coordination and implementation of local and regional sourcing initiatives and contract negotiations to suppliers and operations team.
Key procurement liaison with field and property management personnel.
Manage transition plans for local and regional contracts.
Ensure compliance to sourcing and contracting policies and procedures.
Responsible for data integrity of contract database - oversee maintenance and enhancement of central contract database.
Develop supplier relationships with a focus on managing supplier performance and compliance with established compliance requirements.
Work closely with JLL’s client to support supplier performance reviews and to facilitate the successful completion of all client supplier compliance requirements.
Administer and maintain contract files to ensure compliance with Jones Lang LaSalle and client Sourcing requirements, administration of supplier files, certificates of insurance, amendments, letters and other contractual documents.
Establish work priorities, assign deliverables and resolve issues with Operations and Project teams, temporary help and/or project-specific dedicated personnel to assure client satisfaction, customer satisfaction.
Work in cooperation with Finance and the field to ensure that financial transactions are processed in an orderly and timely fashion-goal to ensure invoice amounts are correct and paid on time.