October 1, 2024

CRA-JLL - Costa Rica

Belén

OTHER

Sourcing Specialist (Travel & Fleet - Indirect Procurement Category)

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.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

Negotiations for new requirements – Negotiation of improved pricing, commercial principles and payment terms to achieve optimal pricing
Running RFP/RFQ/RFI’s to find best options for the business. This would include running the process with suppliers, supporting the business reviewing options and contracting as applicable
Running e-auctions where applicable
Renewals – Negotiation of commercial deals for renewals
Collecting rebates/tiered discounts with key suppliers based on spend throughput/agreed principles
Analyzing pricing information and data to build total cost of ownership and identify opportunities for further cost efficiencies
Identifying opportunities to save money or aggregate demand
Support Ad-hoc work that might be required by Category Director/Manager including market research, data on adoption levels, ESG reviews, etc.
Partner with Category Director/Manager and business stakeholders to ensure full alignment on the approach that needs to be undertaken, any key goals that need to be achieved, and ensuring appropriate approvals are ascertained. Expect Category Directors to brief, add context, and determine what the activity might be based on the wider strategy/plan with the business
Ensure timely update to business stakeholders and ability to recommend and influence change
Project Management of sourcing activities
Collaborating with Legal on appropriate contractual documentation including contract, SOW, Order, Change Request, etc.
Reporting savings onto the sourcing platform, Jaggaer. Ensuring contracts and approvals are uploaded into Jaggaer. All processes and savings are managed on procurement systems accordingly
Ascertain approvals in line with JLL’s approval guidelines
Ability to source internationally and appreciate nuances that may need to be considered
Provide timely updates to Category Directors/Managers as applicable
Research diverse opportunities with suppliers and collect data from new and existing businesses

Qualifications:

Finance, Supply Chain Management or business-related degree (or close to graduating)
2-4 years of experience with sourcing and negotiation (Indirect Procurement experience is preferred)
Advanced level of English communication.

Behavioral Traits:

The candidate must excel in a matrix reporting structure, managing relationships across departments, and maintaining accountability to the sourcing/procurement organization and their related objectives. Adaptability to navigate complex structures and relationships is essential
To be an excellent team player which will need to coordinate with several teams across different geographies
Ideal candidates should be results-oriented, focusing not only on meeting but exceeding cost savings and efficiency goals
To be able to work under pressure
Articulate and confident, and able to share insights with team members and debrief senior colleagues
Energy, enthusiasm, and a drive to achieve excellence and be a strategic business partner to the business
Appreciation of international sourcing
Commercial focus and financial acumen