COMPLETE Assistant Specialist, Strategic Sourcing - Houston, TX

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.

What this job involves:  Provide support of Integrated Facilities and Property Management clients and internal stakeholders related to optimization of JLL managed services operations and sourcing strategies. Responsible for delivering supplier and operational improvements; leading and executing strategic initiatives. 

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Closely participate in and with Jones Lang LaSalle Sourcing, Facility, and Property Management teams to drive both immediate and sustained benefits to the client.

• Support the Category Management team’s supplier relationship and performance programs with key suppliers.
• Provide support, instruction, and follow-up to operations teams' RFP/bid, contracting, and operational processes.
• Ensure compliance with JLL’s sourcing and contracting policies, procedures, risk management programs, and ethics.
• Create and track Sourcing Requests for contract extensions, renewals, and new services.
• Act as a liaison between Shared Services, 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.
• Assist Sourcing Leader with work priorities, complete deliverables timely and resolve issues with Operations teams, temporary help, and/or project-specific dedicated personnel to assure client satisfaction, and customer satisfaction.

Desired or preferred experience and technical skills:

• Excellent Interpersonal skills, Organization skills, Strong Analytical Ability, and Proven ability to work independently while supporting teams in a decentralized environment.
• Excellent communication skills – oral and written.
• Enthusiasm and self-motivation
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from a four-year college or university preferred.
• Project management and business transition experience preferred.
• Excellent PC skills, proficient in MS Office applications

Required Skills and Experience:

• Provide analysis and compliance reporting to Sourcing Lead, identifying risks and actions as appropriate compliance gaps between procurement and work order systems.
• Complete system audits to ensure KPI reporting is accurate.
• Ensures compensation rates in Work Order systems align with service agreements and are updated in accordance with contractual increases and service level changes.
• Supports data collection and analysis for multi-client events with the ability to develop actionable insights from data.
• Support and assist in vendor management program.
• Support and assist development of diversity and sustainability programs in accordance with clients and company requirements. Mentor/educate suppliers through meetings.
• Support JLL e-commerce procurement initiatives while working within guidelines and policies.

Estimated compensation for this position is: $63,000-77,200 base + bonus

The salary listed is an estimate and not guaranteed. A salary offer will vary based on applicant’s education, experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, internal equity and alignment with market data

Location: REMOTE based in the United States  

Estimated compensation for this position is:

63,000.00 – 77,200.00 USD

The pay range listed is a total compensation range including bonus, if applicable.  The provided range is an estimate and not guaranteed. An employment offer is based on applicant’s education, experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, internal equity and alignment with market data.

Location:

Remote –Atlanta, GA, Chicago, IL, Houston, TX, Richmond, VA

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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

• Flexible and Remote Work Arrangements may be available

About JLL –

For over 200 years, JLL (NYSE: JLL), a leading global commercial real estate and investment management company, has helped clients buy, build, occupy, manage and invest in a variety of commercial, industrial, hotel, residential and retail properties. A Fortune 500® company with annual revenue of $20.9 billion and operations in over 80 countries around the world, our more than 103,000 employees bring the power of a global platform combined with local expertise. Driven by our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world, we help our clients, people and communities SEE A BRIGHTER WAY. JLL is the brand name, and a registered trademark, of Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated. For further information, visit jll.com.

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