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.    Specialist, Strategic Sourcing (P3)  What this job involves  Serve as the category manager for Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) services supporting a dedicated client account, with full accountability for category strategy, supplier management, and sourcing execution. This individual contributor role acts as the primary procurement authority and requires independence, initiative, and professional judgment to lead complex RFx processes from cradle to grave. A key initial focus will be standardizing existing scopes of work, work order data, and service schedules to establish operational clarity and data integrity.  Key Responsibilities  Category Management & Sourcing Strategy  Serve as the primary subject matter expert and procurement authority for the assigned category  Own the end-to-end strategy, sourcing approach, supplier management, and governance  Create and execute sourcing plans for the assigned category focused on cost savings or best value, supplier consolidation, optimization, and sustainability  Provide market, supplier, and operational intelligence to optimize services operations  Standardize and refine scopes of work, work order data, service schedules, and category documentation to improve accuracy, consistency, and operational efficiency  Monitor supplier performance, market trends, and risk exposure  Drive value creation and continuous improvement within the category  Develop and implement standardized, efficient sourcing processes to streamline program operations  Contract Management & Compliance  Analyze and validate supplier pricing, service scopes, and deliverables to ensure accuracy and optimal client value  Negotiate, draft, and execute supplier contracts for all providers within the category  Negotiate business terms rather than accepting supplier proposals at face value  Ensure all suppliers maintain compliance with contractual terms, service level agreements, and performance requirements  Monitor contract lifecycle milestones including renewals, amendments, and terminations  Partner with Corporate Legal and Risk Management to ensure contractual terms comply with requirements and receive formal approval  Develop and implement standardized scopes of work templates across all contracts to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency  Review existing contracts to identify and correct scope deficiencies, ambiguities, or misalignments with actual services  Maintain accurate work order data and service schedules; regularly validate data integrity to support operational execution and performance management  End-to-End RFx Leadership  Independently lead RFI, RFP, and RFQ processes from initiation through award and contract execution  Perform due diligence and assessment of prospective suppliers  Develop scopes of work, evaluation criteria, and structured timelines  Facilitate supplier communications and coordinate cross-functional stakeholder engagement  Lead negotiations and prepare award recommendations  Ensure effective transition to operations during implementation  Maintain governance, documentation, and compliance throughout the process  Must be able to independently manage full RFx lifecycles without step-by-step oversight  Data Analysis & Reporting  Demonstrate strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including analysis of large and complex data sets  Analyze spend data, supplier performance metrics, and cost structures  Build and maintain data models, summaries, and evaluation tools  Perform data cleaning, manipulation, and comparative analysis  Translate raw data into clear insights and actionable recommendations  Provide regular detailed status updates to Supply Chain and business stakeholders  Maintain data integrity across all systems  Stakeholder & Supplier Management  Collaborate with clients and JLL Teams (Sourcing, Facility, Finance, etc.)to drive sustained client benefits  Proactively secure procurement involvement early in IFM planning discussions  Exercise discretion and sound judgment with sensitive information  Represent Sourcing professionally as the category expert  Provide guidance, instruction, and follow-up to operations teams on RFP/bid, contracting, and supplier onboarding processes  Manage internal and external customer expectations proactively  Compliance & Risk Management  Ensure all required documents exist and are current for every supplier: contracts, Certificates of Insurance (COIs), amendments, termination notices, insurance renewals, and compliance certifications  Organize and maintain all supplier documentation in designated location(s) / system(s) using clear, straightforward filing structures for audit readiness and operational access  Ensure compliance with JLL's and client's sourcing and contracting policies, procedures, risk management programs, and ethics standards  Maintain sole accountability for supplier relationships and documentation within the assigned category  Qualifications  3-5 years of strategic sourcing experience for services or indirect categories (facility services highly desired)  Must be consistently available during standard business hours (e.g., 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM MST) with reliable access to desk, computer, phone, email, and video conferencing systems (Zoom / Microsoft Teams) to respond to time-sensitive client reques