Assistant Specialist, Strategic Sourcing at JLL

Overview

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way . Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong.

Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward. Assistant Specialist, Strategic Sourcing – JLL What this job involves: Provide operational and strategic support for Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) clients and internal stakeholders related to contract administration, vendor management, and sourcing operations. This role executes essential contracting activities while contributing to optimization of JLL managed services operations.

You will develop expertise in sourcing operations and supplier relationships while ensuring compliance and operational excellence across multiple systems and processes. This position offers meaningful exposure to strategic sourcing functions and direct contribution to client satisfaction through efficient contract and vendor lifecycle management. What your day-to-day will look like: Manage end-to-end contract lifecycle activities : Draft service agreements, process renewals and extensions through Jaggaer, ensure compliance with JLL Legal and client terms, and coordinate termination requests with formal vendor notifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from four-year college or university, or 2-6 years of contracts administration, strategic sourcing operations, or vendor management experience, preferably in Indirect Services.
• Demonstrated capability in contract management, including renewals, negotiations, and compliance monitoring.
• Preferred

Qualifications

• Proficiency with contract or sourcing management systems (e.g., Jaggaer, Aravo, Corrigo) required; demonstrated system administration capability preferred.
• Experience maintaining 95%+ compliance rates in contract or vendor management systems.
• Project management capabilities and ability to contribute to challenging work within team environment.
• Detail-oriented approach with strong commitment to accuracy, quality control, and compliance in high-volume environments.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while knowing when to escalate issues appropriately.
• Proactive, results-driven professional with strong initiative and consistent track record of achieving objectives under demanding workloads.
• Customer-focused problem solver committed to timely issue resolution and continuous process improvement.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills with proven ability to manage multiple tasks and deliverables within established guidelines and policies.
• Analytical ability to review, interpret, and analyze data with minimal support, exercising independent judgment on projects with reasonable complexity.
• Excellent communication skills – verbal and written – with ability to manage internal and external stakeholder expectations proactively.
• Proficient PC skills with expertise in MS Office, Google Suite, and AI applications.
• Location: Remote Compensation: $67,000-$80,000 At JLL, we are collectively shaping a brighter way — for our clients, ourselves and our fellow employees.
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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

• 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 Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay At JLL, we harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to efficiently accelerate meaningful connections between candidates and opportunities.
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