Strategic Sourcing Manager

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OVERVIEW

The Sourcing Manager is responsible for developing, leading, and executing commodity sourcing strategies for local, regional and national initiatives. The Sourcing Manager identifies the appropriate field resources to execute initiatives, manages supplier relationships and ensures contracting and procurement standards are maintained throughout the portfolio.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• The position interfaces with key internal and external clients to obtain their sponsorship, understand their sourcing needs, perform market research, devise sourcing strategies, lead supplier selection process (e.g., competitive bidding, partnership development, consolidation/reducing complexities of the buy, etc.) and negotiate agreements.
• Develop sourcing strategies within assigned category. This includes analyzing category spend to understand current state, obtaining business requirements from key internal and external clients, identifying and leading cross-functional teams, conducting market research, and creating a sourcing strategy from these elements of due diligence
• Execution of sourcing strategies. This includes identifying and leading cross-functional stakeholder teams, developing and managing the sourcing events (RFX’s), and performing all business-related functions of the sourcing initiative, negotiating contracts, etc.
• Supplier relationship management. This includes development and tracking of key performance indicators for the category of spend, facilitating strategic supplier business meetings that drive adherence to contractual agreements, continuous improvement, innovation and partnership.
• Partner with operations team by providing management, detailed instruction and continuous follow-up to support the operations teams in daily sourcing and supply chain related activities.  Be proactive and manage internal and external customer expectations.
• Ensure contracting and procurement standards are maintained throughout the portfolio and across business lines.
• Support service lines in the preparation and management of budgets.

• Identify and lead appropriate field resources to execute initiatives, manage supplier relationships as it relates to administrative and operational activities and issues
• Ensure contracting and procurement standards, policies and procedures are maintained and followed throughout the portfolio
• Partner with the client and Jones Lang LaSalle Facility Management team to drive both immediate and sustained benefits to the client
• Assess and build annual sourcing initiatives that provide detailed service commodity strategies that identify objectives, leveraged spend initiative, and milestone timelines
• Bring strategic thought leadership to account to identify additional cost and operational efficiencies
• Responsible for communication, coordination and implementation of local and regional sourcing initiatives and contract negotiations to suppliers and operations team
• Proactively manage internal and external customer expectations
• Conduct local and regional Preferred Supplier performance review meetings, manage supplier scorecards, contract compliance and service obligations
• Support e-commerce procurement initiatives either corporate or client mandated
• Analyze price proposals, financial reports and other data to determine the reasonability of price and contractor capabilities

 
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related discipline
• MBA, a plus
• Minimum 5 years of strategic sourcing experience for services or indirect categories (e.g., facilities, highly desired)

 
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Proven track record of leading decentralized teams, with an ability to influence across the organization and deliver results in evolving environments
• Strategic mindset with the ability to develop strategic roadmaps and translate into executable plans and supply solutions
• Superior customer service, relationship building and follow up skills
• Strong analytical and organizational abilities 
• Excellent inter-personal and communication skills

This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Estimated compensation for this position:

This range is an estimate and actual compensation may differ. Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations.

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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

• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay

At JLL, we harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to efficiently accelerate meaningful connections between candidates and opportunities. Using AI capabilities, we analyze your application for relevant skills, experiences, and qualifications to generate valuable insights about how your unique profile aligns with the specific requirements of the role you're pursuing.

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