Sourcing Specialist

at  CRAJLL Costa Rica

Sourcing and Procurement activities

• value based on objective criteria.
• To link supplier capabilities with JLL’s client’s business needs for competitive advantage.
• Deliver Hard Savings and Cost Avoidance for our operation. Track and report all savings achieved.
• Develop and implement agreements with the suppliers, and follow all proper approval procedures according the Delegation of Authority (DOA) limits.
• Support to the Regional Sourcing Coordinator or Regional Sourcing Manager in developing sourcing strategies by providing information as required.
• Commercial liaison between services requesters (from JLL) and the suppliers, (manage day-to-day issues and relationships)
• Key facilitator for change management issues, by easing any changing process and making them happen properly.
• Ensure compliance with JLL Policies and Procedures, LA Procurement Guidelines and the client’s Internal Controls. Perform self assessments tests on a quarterly and annual basis.
• Manage open order reports, including PO’s closing, vendor follow up on late deliveries, pricing issues, etc.
• Manage blocked invoices reports and follow-up with vendors, finance and other key contacts.
• Participate on sourcing team meetings.

Vendor and Contract Management

• Responsible for maintaining vendor’s files according to JLL’s contractual policies, procedures and standards.
• Such files can include contracts, amendments, certificates of insurance, letters and other legal or no legal documentation for global, regional or local agreements.
• Administrative support for contract drafting, amendments, and commercial recommendations for clients.
• Monitor performance of contracted vendors (including the feedback from the local facilities team) to ensure that such performance is consistent with the scope of the service.
• Ensure internal controls program compliance to pass the client’s internal or external audits

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or in progress in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field.
• Intermediate to advanced English and Spanish communication level.
• 2+ experience in strategic sourcing and contract negotiation.
• In-depth knowledge of procurement processes, supplier management, and cost management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent negotiation and communication abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other procurement-related software.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized.
• Familiarity with sustainability practices in sourcing is a plus.

Please refer the Job description for details