Specialist, Strategic Sourcing

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Arizona.

📋 Description

• Act as the category manager and primary procurement authority for Integrated Facilities Management services supporting a specific client account.

• Take ownership of category strategy, sourcing methodologies, supplier management, governance, and sourcing execution.

• Develop and implement sourcing plans aimed at cost savings, supplier consolidation, optimization, and sustainability.

• Standardize scopes of work, work order data, service schedules, and category documentation.

• Track supplier performance, market trends, and risk factors.

• Negotiate, draft, and execute supplier contracts.

• Ensure suppliers comply with contractual obligations, service level agreements, performance standards, and relevant policies.

• Oversee contract lifecycle milestones, including renewals, amendments, and terminations.

• Collaborate with Corporate Legal and Risk Management for contractual compliance and approvals.

• Independently manage RFI, RFP, and RFQ processes from initiation to award and contract execution.

• Conduct supplier due diligence and assessments.

• Create scopes of work, evaluation criteria, and structured timelines.

• Facilitate communication with suppliers and engage cross-functional stakeholders.

• Lead negotiations and prepare award recommendations.

• Ensure a smooth transition to operations during implementation.

• Analyze spending data, supplier performance metrics, and cost structures.

• Build and maintain data models, summaries, and evaluation tools.

• Perform data cleaning, manipulation, and comparative analysis.

• Convert raw data into actionable recommendations.

• Provide comprehensive status updates to Supply Chain and business stakeholders.

• Collaborate with clients and JLL teams, including Sourcing, Facilities, and Finance.

• Guide operations teams on RFP/bid, contracting, and supplier onboarding processes.

• Maintain supplier documentation, compliance certifications, and records that are audit-ready.

• Hold accountability for supplier relationships and documentation within the designated category.

⛳️ Requirements

• 3-5 years of strategic sourcing experience for services or indirect categories.

• Experience in facility services is highly desirable.

• Must be consistently available during standard business hours, e.g. 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM MST.

• Reliable access to a desk, computer, phone, email, and video conferencing platforms such as Zoom or Microsoft Teams.

• Ability to independently manage complex RFx processes from start to finish.

• Strong expertise in Microsoft Excel and data analysis.

• Preferred experience in managing IFM or facilities-related procurement categories.

• Desired experience with JLL procurement systems such as Jaggaer, Corrigo, or Aravo.

• Proven ability to deliver excellent internal and external customer service.

• Capability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence professionally.

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from an accredited four-year college or university.

• Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

• Must be able to participate in real-time virtual meetings and support operational needs.

🏝️ Benefits

• 401(k) plan with matching contributions from the company.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision care.

• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary.

• Paid time off and company holidays.

• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay.

• Supportive culture and a comprehensive benefits package prioritizing mental, physical, and emotional health.