Sourcing Specialist

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:

Join our team as a Sourcing Specialist where you'll partner closely with clients and JLL teams to drive strategic benefits through expert procurement and supplier management. You'll be responsible for developing, negotiating, and managing supplier agreements while ensuring compliance with all sourcing policies and procedures. This role requires exceptional attention to detail as you'll maintain contract database integrity, establish work priorities, and collaborate with various departments to resolve complex contractual issues.

What your day-to-day will look like:

Closely support the client and JLLL Sourcing and Facility Management teams to drive both immediate and sustained benefits to the client.

Responsible for communication, coordination and implementation of local and regional sourcing initiatives and contract negotiations to suppliers and operations team.

Develop, draft, review, and negotiate supplier agreements with excellent attention to detail

Ensure compliance to sourcing and contracting policies and procedures

Responsible for data integrity of contract database - oversee maintenance and enhancement of central contract database.

Develop supplier relationships with a focus on managing supplier performance and compliance with established compliance requirements

Work closely with JLL's client to support supplier performance reviews and to facilitate the successful completion of all client supplier compliance requirements

Establish work priorities and resolve complex contractual issues with internal teams and suppliers

Work in cooperation with Finance to ensure precise financial transactions processing

Required Qualifications:

5+ years of demonstrated experience in commercial contract management and sourcing

Experience in real estate or facilities management industry

Completion of formal contract management training or certification

Exceptional attention to detail

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to explain complex contractual terms clearly to non-legal stakeholders

Demonstrated experience with contract lifecycle management systems and knowledge of contract law principles and risk management techniques

Excellent PC skills, proficient in all MS applications and ability to pick up new systems quickly

Strong analytical ability with proven capability to identify and resolve issues

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Business, Law, Supply Chain Management or other relevant education

Ability to communicate in both English and French

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all of the requirements below. 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.

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.