Strategic Sourcing Director

JLL - Atlanta, GA

Position Summary:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

(Position must be staffed in Atlanta)

  • Provide management and oversight to account based sourcing teams within a particular region and/or vertical
  • Provide support and oversight to deliver all account based SCMP KPI's that meets or exceeds account and Client requirements
  • Design, lead, and/or implement cost savings initiatives across all Facilities Management and Project Management subcategories
  • Design, lead, and/or implement Risk Management processes and controls in line with JLL SCMP Risk Management protocols
  • Develop and implement regional and/or vertical sourcing initiatives encompassing account based needs and requirements.  Initiatives will center on group sourcing, service bundling, vendor consolidation, risk and compliance, and improved regional operational performance
  • Ensure all accounts are aligned on SCMP strategy, vendor selection, scope and pricing consistency.
  • Identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives to contribute to operational cost savings measure outside of traditional sourcing activities
  • Define SCMP operations strategy and establish procedures to optimize the supply chain across multiple business units with differing strategies
  • Develop category plan to provide supplier and category spend visibility, stakeholder engagement plans, contract summaries, annual sourcing plan and market insights to drive both short and long-term account strategies
  • Lead development and execution of all sourcing related functions including category assessments, RFP development and execution, contract negotiations and supplier transitions
  • Lead, mentor and develop teams of sourcing and contract managers to execute annual sourcing strategies and supplier management activities
  • Ensure procurement policies and procedures are accurately reflected and executed throughout client portfolios
  • Manage expectations, communications, deliverables and progress to client procurement teams
  • Bring strategic thought leadership to account teams to build credibility and identify additional cost and operational efficiencies
  • Perform TCO evaluations, perform market analysis and supply research and conduct price audits to identify new cost and efficiency improvements
  • Enhance, lead and execute supplier performance management program including QBR’s, scorecard management, contract compliance, issue resolution and service delivery
 
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Purchasing and/or Supply Chain Management, MBA Preferred
  • Minimum of 5-7 years strategic sourcing experience for facilities services
  • Outsourcing / consulting experience
  • Negotiations expertise
 
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
  • Demonstrated ability to lead teams in a decentralized environment with an ability to deliver results in evolving environments
  • Ability to lead all RFP-related activities
  • Deep knowledge of facilities categories
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent Computer proficiency in MS Excel, Access, and PPT


Posted: 30+ days ago

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