JLL · 16 hours ago

Specialist, Strategic Sourcing - Data Centers

Richmond, VA

Full-time

Remote

Mid Level

3+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Provide support of Integrated Facilities and Property Management clients and internal stakeholders related to optimization of JLL managed services operations and sourcing strategies across assigned client(s).

Responsible for delivering market, supplier and operational intelligence of services operations; Identifying and leading appropriate field resources to execute strategic initiatives.

Be subject matter expert in support of JLL sourcing strategies, supplier relationships and program management.

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.

Perform periodic market trend analysis in the specific categories; analysing supplier base, industry changes, etc. Report analysis to Supply Chain and business stakeholders in a client ready form.

Responsible for implementation, coordination and communication of regional and national programs.

Support Category Management team’s supplier relationship and performance programs with key suppliers.

Provide management, instruction and follow-up in support of 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.

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.

Establish work priorities, assign deliverables and resolve issues with Operations teams, temporary help and/or project-specific dedicated personnel to assure client satisfaction, customer satisfaction.

Support and assist development of diversity programs in accordance with clients and company requirements. Mentor/educate suppliers through meetings.

Participate and provide leadership to Preferred Supplier performance review meetings.

Support JLL e-commerce procurement initiatives.

Qualification

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Strategic SourcingSupplier Relationship ManagementMarket Trend AnalysisData Center Industry ExperienceProject ManagementMS Office Proficiency