Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Full Time
Harrisburg, PA
Posted
Job description
JLL supports the Whole You, personally and professionally.

Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology to our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people in our industry; and we support them through professional growth, flexibility, and personalized benefits to manage life in and outside of work. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades, and technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, we empower you to shape a brighter way forward so you can thrive professionally and personally.

Location: Remote, preferably Eastern or Central time zones.

Responsibilities:
  • Execute indirect commodity sourcing RFP’s for local, regional and national initiatives - up to 30,000 sites
  • Meet client cycle time for all RFP activities. Cycle times range from several days to several weeks.
  • Manage large data sets for both procurement and auditing purposes
  • Manage the inventory of equipment and ensure data accuracy of inventory description and pricing
  • Manage supplier relationships as related to negotiations, administration and operational issues
  • Ensure contracting and procurement standards are maintained throughout the portfolio
  • Support sourcing manager with communication, coordination and implementation of local and regional indirect sourcing initiatives and contract negotiations to suppliers and operations team
  • Support the sourcing and Account Manager in achieving all Account KPIs, goals and objectives
  • Identify and communicate opportunities to streamline Indirect sourcing processes and workload
  • Key Categories: Candidates preferred will have experience with sourcing of Exterior Services (landscaping, snow removal, parking lots, irrigation). Ideal candidate will have experience with high site client account.
  • Internal JLL relationships
  • Participate with JLL USPS Retail Operations and Sourcing teams to drive immediate and sustained benefits to the client
  • Provide management detailed instructions and continuous follow-up to support the Operations of the Account
  • Establish favorable relationships with JLL Corporate Legal and Risk Management
  • Work in cooperation with JLL Finance and the Operations team to ensure that financial transactions are processed in an orderly and timely fashion
  • Client and Supplier relationships
  • Develop and maintain a strong understanding of the MSA, Client’s business, USPS Procurement Policy and FAR
  • In collaboration with the Operations team, manage transition plans for new suppliers
  • Be extremely proactive and responsive in managing internal and external customer expectations
  • Conduct local and regional performance review meetings when requested. Manage
supplier scorecards, contract compliance and service obligations
  • Establish work priorities, assign deliverables and resolve issues to Client’s and Account team’s satisfaction.
  • Compliance and Contracts
  • Ensure all contractual terms and conditions comply with MSA and any proposed changes are formally reviewed Account Manager and approved by legal/risk management
  • Coordinate with the Sourcing Manager, Account Manager, Legal and Risk Management groups to maintain consistency in form, nature, scope, and execution of contracts within guidelines and appropriate business practices
  • Provide back up support as needed to daily contract management (trackers, creation and execution)
  • Data Management and Skills Needed
Responsible for data integrity of information provided to the sourcing access database -oversee maintenance and enhancement of central sourcing database
  • Manage large volumes of data and data analysis
  • Supply Chain Management Purchasing Quantitative & Qualitative Analysis
  • Data Analytics
  • Microsoft Suite: Excel, Access, Power Point, Word Smartsheet, Tableau SQL
  • Knowledge of Supply Chain Best Practices and Supplier Performance
Experience:
  • College degree and/or 3+ years of related experience
  • Excellent Inter-personal skills, organization skills, strong analytical ability
  • Proven ability to work successfully in a decentralized environment
  • Knowledge of USPS Procurement Policy or Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) considered a strong plus
  • Excellent communication skills – oral and written.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage change
  • Proven ability to deliver results in challenging environments
  • Excellent PC skills, proficient in MS applications
  • Demonstrated skills in Access and data management
If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements below. 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.

About JLL –

We’re JLL—a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 102,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. That’s why we’re committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We’re using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people, and our communities.

Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do and we’re honored to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally.

Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued and empowered to achieve our full potential is important to who we are today and where we’re headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together.

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