Sourcing Director - Wilmington, United States - JLL

JLL

Verified Company

Wilmington, United States

3 days ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

JLL supports the Whole You, personally and professionally.

What this job involves:

As a Sourcing Director at JLL, you will play a pivotal role in driving the procurement and sourcing strategies for our organization.

You will be responsible for managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and executing procurement initiatives to drive cost savings, process efficiencies, and overall supplier performance.

Your day-to-day tasks will include: Developing and implementing sourcing strategies to optimize supplier selection, quality, cost, and delivery.
Conducting market research and identifying potential suppliers to ensure competitive advantage.
Establishing and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers, negotiating contracts, and monitoring their performance.
Collaborating with internal stakeholders to understand their requirements and align sourcing activities with business objectives.
Managing the end-to-end procurement process, including sourcing, bid management, contract negotiation, and supplier onboarding.
Analyzing and monitoring market trends, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and recommending strategies to senior management.
Leading cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and innovation in procurement processes and systems.
Ensuring compliance with procurement policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Managing vendor scorecarding and performance metrics to track supplier performance and identify areas for improvement.

Desired experience and technical skills:
Requirements: Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business administration, or a related field.
Minimum of 7 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management.
Proven track record in developing and executing procurement strategies, negotiating contracts, and achieving cost savings.
Strong knowledge of procurement best practices, market trends, and supplier management.
Excellent analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in using procurement software and systems.

Preferred:
Master's degree in supply chain management, business administration, or a related field.
Certification in procurement and supply chain management (e.g., CIPS, CPSM).
Experience in the real estate or facility management industry.
Experience in leading global sourcing initiatives and managing suppliers across different regions.

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.

About JLL

We're JLL—a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 102,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. That's why we're committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We're using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people, and our communities.

Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do and we're honored to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally.

Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued and empowered to achieve our full potential is important to who we are today and where we're headed in the future.

And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together.