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Job Description

Support execution of account sourcing strategies for expense spend, hard savings/cost avoidance/value adds delivery, ensure all JLL sourcing and contracting standards are maintained, manage supplier relationships, support regional and sourcing initiatives.

Responsibilities

Annual Sourcing Plan implementation for account as per assigned projects

Execution of sourcing strategies and regional initiatives

Support to all expense Sourcing activities on account. Negotiate with suppliers for the provision of goods and services against specific business requirements

Undertaking RfX's and associated process and evaluation

Undertake e-auction/electronic RFP through Bravo (Jaggaer) system

Risk Management. Identify and take steps to reduce business risk through the execution of effective sourcing strategies

Provide purchasing support to Operational and Finance team

Support JLL regional sourcing programs, as requested by the Management. Give input, feedback and assist with the execution on the account

Responsible for the administration of the Strategic Sourcing Audit program to ensure compliance with JLL contracting best practices and standards

Provide KPI monitoring through JLL systems regionally (supplier performance)

Savings delivery for assigned projects and respective reporting (Hard savings/cost avoidance/value adds)

Flow to work (additional purchasing projects) depending on the business need

Requirements

Experience working as a Buyer or Procurement/Sourcing Specialist – minimum one year

Fluent in English – mandatory requirement and French/German/or any other EU language

Experience in Procurement/e-auctions and sourcing contracted services

Strong analytical ability required

Excellent numerical and commercial acumen

Excellent organizational and administrative skills

Good Follow-through of actions – Take responsibility for completion of tasks

Customer Service: Commitment to solve requests and problems

Excellent inter-personal, communication and negotiation skills

Excellent PC skills, proficient in Office tools, especially Microsoft Outlook Word & Excel

Location:

Remote –Dublin, IRL

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

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