Senior Sourcing Specialist

Position Overview

JLL is seeking a highly experienced Senior Sourcing Specialist to join our procurement team. This role will drive strategic vendor management, develop sophisticated sourcing strategies, lead high-stakes negotiations, and oversee complex RFP processes across multiple categories. The ideal candidate will serve as a strategic advisor to senior leadership, mentor junior team members, and deliver transformational value through innovative procurement solutions for Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) across a global Life Sciences/Biopharma/Manufacturing client.

Key Responsibilities

The Senior Sourcing Specialist develops and implements category-specific sourcing strategies aligned with business needs and budget objectives. Conduct comprehensive spend analysis and market research to identify consolidation opportunities, cost savings, and process improvements. Responsibilities include conducting comprehensive supplier business reviews and competitive bid processes, including RFx (RFP, RFQ, RFI) development and management. The role involves negotiating terms, pricing, and service level agreements with suppliers to achieve optimal value and risk mitigation. Present strategic recommendations and business cases to executive leadership with compelling narratives supported by rigorous financial and qualitative analysis.

The position manages supplier relationships throughout the contract lifecycle, monitoring performance against established KPIs and addressing performance issues or service gaps. Collaborates with internal stakeholders including operations, finance, legal, and business unit leaders to understand requirements and align procurement activities with organizational goals.

They ensure compliance with procurement policies, contract terms, and applicable regulations while maintaining appropriate documentation and audit trails. Contribute to the development of procurement standards, playbooks, and training materials. Represent the procurement function on strategic initiatives and task forces requiring Sourcing expertise.

Additional responsibilities include analyzing spend data to identify trends, opportunities, and risks, leading cross-functional sourcing teams for complex initiatives, and developing supplier scorecards and performance metrics. The role also involves staying current on market conditions, pricing trends, and industry best practices to inform sourcing decisions.

Required Qualifications

• Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, finance, or related field.
• The position requires at least 5 years of progressive procurement or sourcing experience, preferably in facilities management, real estate, professional services, or related industries.
• Strong negotiation skills with demonstrated success achieving cost savings and favorable contract terms are essential.
• Proven experience managing strategic supplier relationships and conducting competitive sourcing processes is required.
• The role demands excellent analytical skills with proficiency in spend analysis and data-driven decision making.
• Ability to manage multiple strategic initiatives simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail and quality.
• Proficiency with procurement systems, contract management platforms, and Microsoft Office Suite (especially Intermediate/Expert in Excel) is expected.
• Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills are critical, along with understanding of contract law, risk management, and procurement best practices.
• Strong understanding of contract law, commercial terms, and risk management principles. Must be familiar with legal aspects of contracting including reading and interpreting contracts and related documentation, ability to prepare amendments, and ability to explain to stakeholders the specifics of the contracts
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual English/Spanish fluency
• Preferred qualifications include professional certifications such as CPM (Certified Purchasing Manager), CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management), or CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional).
• Experience with e-procurement platforms and sourcing tools is beneficial, as is knowledge of sustainability and responsible sourcing practices.
• Experience in global or multi-regional sourcing environments and familiarity with facilities management, real estate services, or corporate services procurement are valued.
• Advanced experience in cost savings and direct negotiations
• Knowledge of quality and compliance for GxP spaces
  
  

Key Competencies

• Success requires strategic thinking and analytical problem-solving abilities, commercial acumen and financial literacy, strong negotiation and influencing skills, and relationship building across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Experience managing global or multi-regional vendor relationships.
• Results orientation with focus on measurable outcomes, attention to detail and process discipline, adaptability in dynamic business environments, and ethical conduct and integrity in all procurement activities are essential competencies.
  
  

Working Conditions

This is typically an office-based role with potential hybrid or remote flexibility depending on organizational policy. The position may require occasional travel to supplier sites, company locations, or industry events. Standard business hours apply, with flexibility needed during critical sourcing initiatives or contract negotiations.