Assistant Specialist, Strategic Sourcing

Assistant Specialist, Strategic Sourcing

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way. Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies 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.

Assistant Specialist, 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 supplier and operational improvements; leading and executing strategic initiatives.

Closely participate in and with Jones Lang LaSalle Sourcing, Facility, and Property Management teams to drive both immediate and sustained benefits to the client.

Support Category Management team's supplier relationship and performance programs with key suppliers.

Provide support, instruction, and follow-up to 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.

Create and track Sourcing Requests for contract extensions, renewals, and new services.

Act as a liaison between Shared Services, 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.

Assist Sourcing Leader with work priorities, complete deliverables timely, and resolve issues with Operations teams, temporary help, and / or project-specific dedicated personnel to assure client satisfaction, customer satisfaction.

Provide analysis and compliance reporting to Sourcing Lead, identifying risks and actions as appropriate compliance gaps between procurement and work order systems.

Complete system audits to ensure KPI reporting is accurate.

Ensures compensation rates in Work Order systems align with service agreements and are updated in accordance with contractual increases and service level changes.

Supports data collection and analysis for multi-client events with the ability to develop actionable insights from data.

Support and assist in vendor management program.

Support and assist development of diversity and sustainability programs in accordance with clients and company requirements. Mentor / educate suppliers through meetings.

Support JLL e-commerce procurement initiatives while working within guidelines and policies.

May support team members across various client accounts.

Analyze data to identify areas of operations to improve efficiency

Sound like you? To apply you need to have :

Excellent inter-personal skills, organization skills, strong analytical ability, proven ability to work independently while supporting teams in a decentralized environment.

Excellent communication skills oral and written.

Enthusiasm and self-motivation.

Ability to multi-task and prioritize.

Bachelor's degree (BA / BS) from a four-year college or university preferred.

Project management and business transitions experience preferred.

Excellent PC skills, proficient in MS Office applications.

Location : Remote Harrisburg, PA

Job Tags : If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet all the requirements. We're interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth :

JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical, and emotional health. Some of these benefits may include :

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care
• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

Pursuant to the Arizona Civil Rights Act, criminal convictions are not an absolute bar to employment.

Pursuant to Illinois Law, applicants are not obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest.

Pursuant to Columbia, SC ordinance, this position is subject to a background check for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities. Only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, JLL will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Accepting applications on an ongoing basis until candidate identified.