Strategic Sourcing Specialist

We’re JLL. We’re a professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We help organizations around the world achieve their ambitions by owning, occupying and investing in real estate. We’re a Fortune 500 company. We work across 80 countries, in 280 different offices, with a team of over 60,000 individuals. And we look after a property portfolio of over 4bn square feet, all on behalf of our clients.

The Strategic Sourcing Specialist will support all aspects of application of Jones Lang LaSalle’s Strategic Sourcing methodology. The Sourcing Specialist will be familiar with concepts and procedures relating to strategic procurement and contracts management and will assist sourcing in the RFP process and prepare reports, analysis on supplier/client spend and associated savings. **DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** - Provide specialized contracting and sourcing of third-party services for facilities management operations. - Familiar with concepts and procedures relating to procurement and contracts management. - Responsibilities will include maintaining contracts and vendor database, researching new suppliers, interviewing and negotiating to obtain prices and specifications. - Assist during Request For Proposal (RFP) by researching information on vendors, current contracts, pricing, baseline spending and other relevant information - Coordinate the preparation of RFP package, release to vendors, collection and summarization of proposal data applications as needed. - Work with Contracts Administrator to ensure all contracting and procurement standards are maintained throughout the portfolio to JLL and/or client requirements. - Collect, analyze and prepare reports to measure client satisfaction based upon Service Level Agreements and KPIs. - Prepare monthly and quarterly reports on contracts, spend and savings.

**KEY PERFORMANCE MEASURES** * Client Satisfaction * Achievement of KPI targets **EMPLOYEE SPECIFICATIONS KEY COMPETENCIES** - 3-5 years of experience in a professional, fast paced environment. - Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint & Excel - Attention to detail - Strong organizational and analytical skills; problem solving ability - Self-starter and team player - Proven record of excellent internal and external customer service - Communicate professionally in a clear and concise manner (verbal and written) - Demonstrate highest professional standards of behavior and follow the JLL Code of Ethics policy. - Bachelor's degree in Business with 3-5 years in similar role and function.