JLL is a leading professional services firm specializing in real estate and investment management. Our vision is to reimagine the world of real estate, creating rewarding opportunities and amazing spaces where people can achieve their ambitions. In doing so, we will build a better tomorrow for our clients, our people, and our communities. JLL is a Fortune 500 company with nearly 300 corporate offices, operations in over 80 countries, and a global workforce of 86,000 as of June 30, 2018. JLL is the brand name, and a registered trademark, of Jones Lang La Salle Incorporated. For further information, visit www.jll.com.

Sourcing and Procurement activities

• Value based on objective criteria.
  
• Link supplier capabilities with JLL’s client’s business needs for competitive advantage.
  
• Deliver Hard Savings and Cost Avoidance for our operation. Track and report all savings achieved.
  
• Develop and implement agreements with the suppliers and follow all proper approval procedures according to the Delegation of Authority (DOA) limits.
  
• Support to the Regional Sourcing Coordinator or Regional Sourcing Manager in developing sourcing strategies by providing information as required.
  
• Commercial liaison between services requesters (from JLL) and the suppliers, (manage day-to-day issues and relationships)
  
• Key facilitator for change management issues, by easing any changing process and making them happen properly.
  
• Ensure compliance with JLL Policies and Procedures, LA Procurement Guidelines and the client’s Internal Controls. Perform self-assessments tests on a quarterly and annual basis.
  
• Manage open order reports, including PO’s closing, vendor follow up on late deliveries, pricing issues, etc.
  
• Manage blocked invoices reports and follow-up with vendors, finance and other key contacts.
  
• Participate on sourcing team meetings.
  

Vendor and Contract Management

• Responsible for maintaining vendor’s files according to JLL’s contractual policies, procedures and standards.
  
• Such files can include contracts, amendments, certificates of insurance, letters and other legal or no legal documentation for global, regional or local agreements.
  
• Administrative support for contract drafting, amendments, and commercial recommendations for clients.
  
• Monitor performance of contracted vendors (including the feedback from the local facilities team) to ensure that such performance is consistent with the scope of the service.
  
• Ensure internal controls program compliance to pass the client’s internal or external audits
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field.
• Intermediate to advanced English and Spanish communication level.
• 2+ experience in strategic sourcing and contract negotiation.
• In-depth knowledge of procurement processes, supplier management, and cost management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent negotiation and communication abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other procurement-related software.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized.
• Familiarity with sustainability practices in sourcing is a plus.