Specialist, Strategic Sourcing

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.    How We support the Whole You: Our benefits are a good reason to come to JLL. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people in our industry, and then empowering them with the resources and support to enhance their health, financial and personal well-being. Our underlying benefits philosophy is this: be fair to our people and provide opportunities for those who take advantage of our programs and resources to lower their health costs and increase their personal and financial security. Benefits to eligible employees, include: • 401(k) plan with matching company contributions • Medical, Dental & Vision Care • 6 weeks of paid parental leave at 100% of salary • Paid Time Off and Company Holidays • Flexible Work Arrangements may be available • Executive Benefits Compensation Range: Location: Remote: Portland, OR/Vancouver, WA Metro Region Specialist, Strategic Sourcing- What this job involves Provide support of Integrated Facilities client and internal stakeholders related to optimization of JLL managed services operations and sourcing strategies. Responsible for delivering market, supplier and operational intelligence of services operations; Identifying and leading appropriate field resources to execute strategic initiatives. • Be a subject matter expert in support of JLL sourcing strategies, supplier relationships and program management. • Help to build out and implement standardized and efficient sourcing processes for the account to help streamline current program. • Develop sourcing plan and strategy for the account focused on cost savings, supplier consolidation, sustainability and supplier diversity. • Closely participate in and with clients and Jones Lang LaSalle Sourcing, Facility and Property Management teams to drive both immediate and sustained benefits to the client. • Lead and manage all sourcing-related functions: performing due diligence and assessment of prospective suppliers, executing RFPs/bids and ensuring effective transition to operations during implementation. • Regularly provide detailed status updates and communication to Supply Chain and business stakeholders. • Provide management, instruction and follow-up in support of operations teams RFP/bid, contracting, supplier onboarding and operational processes. Be proactive and manage internal and external customer expectations. • Help lead Quarterly Business Reviews with key suppliers. • Support Category Management team’s supplier relationship and performance programs with key suppliers. • Ensure compliance to JLL’s and client’s sourcing and contracting policies, procedures, risk management programs, and ethics. • Help maintain data integrity in all systems and ensure required documentation is received and required process steps are completed. • 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. • Support and assist development of diversity programs in accordance with clients and company requirements. Mentor/educate suppliers through meetings. Interested? An ideal candidate would need to have the following qualifications Desired experience and technical skills Required • 3-5 years of strategic sourcing experience for services or indirect categories (e.g. facility