Assistant Specialist, Strategic Sourcing - Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated

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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.   

LOCATION: Working 3 days a week in office in Austin, TX (Round Rock) or Boston (Hopkinton) MA.

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 tracks 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 decentralized environment.
• Excellent communication skills – oral and written.
• Enthusiasm and self-motivation
• Ability to multi task and prioritize.
• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from four-year college or university preferred.
• Project management and business transitions experience preferred.
• Excellent PC skills, proficient in MS Office applications

Location:

On-site –Boston, MA, Round Rock, TX

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

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This position may require you to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If required, you’ll be asked to provide proof that you’re fully vaccinated upon your start date. You’re considered fully vaccinated two weeks after you receive the second dose of a two-dose vaccine series (e.g., Pfizer or Moderna) or two weeks after a single-dose vaccine (e.g., Johnson & Johnson/Janssen). Failure to provide proof of vaccination may result in termination. 

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Accepting applications on an ongoing basis until candidate identified.