Jones Lang LaSalle, Inc.

Strategic Sourcing Manager - Chicago, IL location

Posted on: 26 Feb 2021

Chicago, IL

Job Description

About JLL

Were JLLa leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We shape the future of real estate for a better world by using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people and our communities. As a Fortune 500 company, we help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. We have operations in over 80 countries and a global workforce of over 92,000 individuals. We believe a diverse and inclusive culture is one where everyone succeeds. Thats why were committed to creating an environment where we all feel welcomed, valued and empowered to achieve our full potential.

Confidence can sometimes hold us back from applying for a job. But well let you in on a secret: theres no such thing as a perfect candidate. JLL is a place where everyone can grow no matter how they identify or what background they bring with them. If youre a leader of any level or experience and this job description resonates with you, lets talk.

What this job involves
Summary
This role is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies for facility services across local, regional, or national initiatives under a Sourcing Director. Candidate will ensure procurement standards are developed and maintained throughout the portfolio.

Essential Functions

* Supporting the annual sourcing planning process, driving results through program implementation and monitoring results.
* Administer and maintain Supplier contract files to ensure compliancy and all necessary contract documentation requirements
* Ensure compliance to sourcing and contracting policies and procedures
* Review and analyze data to make effective business decisions
* Conduct regular market and spend analysis programs to drive cost savings and supplier improvements
* Conduct local and regional Supplier Performance review meetings, when requested, and manage supplier scorecards, contract compliance and service obligations.
* Build transparency of Supplier spend and key risks related to our suppliers. Lead reporting of results and opportunities
* Partner with operations team by providing management, detailed instruction and continuous follow-up to support the operations teams in standardized RFP/bid and contract processes. Be proactive and manage internal and external customer expectations
* Establish relationship with Corporate Legal and Risk Management to ensure all contractual terms and conditions comply with standard or other contract changes are formally reviewed and approved by legal/risk management
* Other duties as assigned.

Education and experience

* 2-5 years of strategic sourcing experience
* Bachelors Degree, prefer Supply Chain or Procurement

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

* Excellent PC skills, proficient in MS applications - Excel, Word & PowerPoint
* Motivated to grow and perform in a high performance organization
* Ability to work in a fast paced environment with strict timelines.
* Excellent Inter-personal and communication skills
* Strong analytical ability
* Experience developing and negotiating contracts with suppliers

What you can expect from us

We succeed togetheracross the desk and around the globe and believe the best inspire the best, so we invest in supporting each other, learning together and celebrating our success.

Our Total Rewards program reflects our commitment to helping you achieve your career ambitions, recognizing your contributions, investing in your well-being and providing competitive benefits and pay.

We cant wait to see where your ambitions take you at JLL.

Apply today!
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Jones Lang LaSalle, Inc.

Chicago, IL

A member of the Fortune 500, JLL (Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated) is a leading, global professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. Our expert teams provide integrated services to clients seeking increased value by owning, occupying, developing or investing in real estate. JLL is characterized by its growth orientation, operational excellence, financial strength, premium brand, collaborative culture and high ethical standards.

We’re a world leader in real estate services, powered by an entrepreneurial spirit. We want the most ambitious clients to work with us, and the most ambitious people to work for us. It’s as simple as that.

We buy, build, occupy and invest in a variety of assets including industrial, commercial, retail, residential and hotel real estate. From tech startups to global firms, our clients span industries including banking, energy, healthcare, law, life sciences, manufacturing and technology. 

At JLL we embrace the human side of business, which makes us better at delivering the business side of business. Achieving ambitions is about unlocking the potential within every individual, every client, and every company. Achieving ambitions is at the center of everything we do.

  • Industry
    Real Estate Services
  • No. of Employees
    88,000
  • Jobs Posted
    2635

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