PDS Strategic Sourcing Specialist

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way .   Our people at JLL 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.    Strategic Sourcing Specialist - What this job involves Provide support of Project Delivery Services (PDS) clients and internal stakeholders related to optimization of JLL managed services operations and sourcing strategies across the US. Responsible for executing PDS strategic sourcing by developing innovative ways to drive the best total cost of ownership across Client’s portfolio of projects.  Enhance PDS strategic sourcing organization and delivery through collaboration with the corporate sourcing and project management teams, developing innovative ways to simplify our processes through utilization of tools and communication to increase account/project team productivity. Use category intelligence and data analytics, including capital plans and project demands, to set strategy and drive results. Advance the preferred supplier program within PDS to demonstrate the value of our scale and supplier relationships. Provide management and execution of RFP/bid, contracting and operational processes around subcontracted goods and services. Be proactive and manage internal and external customer expectations. Ensure compliance to JLL’s sourcing and contracting policies, procedures, risk management programs, and ethics. Establish relationship with 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. Establish work priorities, assign deliverables and resolve issues with Operations teams, temporary help and/or project-specific dedicated personnel to assure client satisfaction, customer satisfaction. Participate and provide leadership to Preferred Supplier performance review meetings. Support JLL e-commerce procurement initiatives.   Sound like you? To apply you need to have: Excellent Inter-personal skills, Organization skills, Strong Analytical Ability, Proven ability to work with teams in decentralized environment. Experience with indirect categories related to Construction and other related trades required. Excellent communication skills – oral and written. Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from four-year college or university and 3+ years strategic sourcing or related experience. Construction / PDS sourcing experience preferred Project management and business transitions experience preferred. Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint and experience with procurement systems (i.e. Jaggaer or Ariba) highly desired. What you can expect from us You’ll join an entrepreneurial, inclusive culture. One where we succeed together – across the desk and around the globe. Where like-minded people work naturally together to achieve great things. Our Total Rewards program reflects our commitment to helping you achieve your ambitions in career, recognition, wellbeing, benefits and pay. We’ll offer you a competitive salary and benefits package. Join us to develop your strengths and enjoy a fulfilling career full of varied experiences. Keep those ambitions in sights and imagine where JLL can take you... Apply today! This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Estimated compensation for this position: 84,000.00 – 115,000.00 USD per year This range is an estimate and actual compensation may differ. Final compensation packages are determined by