Sourcing Specialist

Descrizione del lavoro:

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.

Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you've got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you're looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.

What this job involves:

As a Sourcing Specialist at JLL, you'll play a pivotal role in driving procurement excellence and delivering measurable value for our clients. This position sits at the intersection of strategic sourcing, vendor management, and cost optimization - ensuring 100% compliance with corporate policies while identifying innovative opportunities to generate savings. You'll manage the full lifecycle of vendor relationships, from creation and onboarding through ongoing performance monitoring, while serving as the critical commercial liaison between internal stakeholders and suppliers. At JLL, we are collectively shaping a brighter way for our clients, ourselves and our fellow employees, and this role embodies that commitment through meticulous attention to detail, proactive problem-solving, and a relentless focus on continuous improvement. You'll execute competitive bidding processes, negotiate price agreements, resolve blocked invoice issues, and champion change management initiatives that enhance supplier service levels without increasing costs. What sets JLL apart is our culture of collaboration, locally and across the globe, and you'll leverage that network to unlock regional opportunities and drive both hard savings and cost avoidance across operations.

What your day-to-day will look like:

* Develop and implement competitive price agreements with suppliers for spot purchases, ensuring all approvals align with JLL policies and client internal controls
* Process vendor creation, updates, and unblocking requests within JLL systems, maintaining accuracy and timeliness to prevent payment delays
* Monitor and resolve blocked invoice reports by coordinating with vendors, finance teams, and key stakeholders to ensure seamless payment processing
* Execute RFPs, RFQs, and RFIs that align with client needs, leveraging benchmarking and negotiation to secure favorable terms and generate measurable savings
* Serve as the primary commercial liaison between internal service requesters and suppliers, managing day-to-day relationships and resolving issues efficiently
* Track, document, and report all cost savings and avoidance initiatives quarterly, contributing to regional targets and strategic objectives
* Maintain comprehensive vendor files in full compliance with JLL contractual policies, including contracts, amendments, certificates of insurance, and supporting documentation
* Review supplier scorecards at least annually per contract to assess performance and identify opportunities for service improvement or cost reduction
* Support regional sourcing leadership by providing market intelligence, facilitating change management, and implementing sourcing strategies that create competitive advantage

Required qualifications:

* College or technical institute degree, preferably in business administration or related field
* Minimum 2 years of professional experience in purchasing, logistics, finance, or supply chain management
* Advanced proficiency in English (written and verbal communication)
* Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
* Demonstrated negotiation skills with the ability to secure favorable commercial terms
* Proven track record of maintaining compliance with internal controls, policies, and audit standards
* Excellent written and oral communication skills with attention to detail and accuracy

Preferred qualifications:

* Portuguese language proficiency
* Experience managing vendor relationships in a corporate or client-facing procurement environment
* Familiarity with sourcing tools, competitive bidding processes, and contract management systems
* Track record of delivering cost savings through strategic sourcing initiatives
* Highly proactive mindset with flexibility and "learning along the way" approach to professional development
* Strong teamwork orientation and commitment to exceptional client service

Location:
On-site -Belen, CRI

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!

At JLL, we harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to efficiently accelerate meaningful connections between candidates and opportunities. Using AI capabilities, we analyze your application for relevant skills, experiences, and qualifications to generate valuable insights about how your unique profile aligns with the specific requirements of the role you're pursuing.

JLL Privacy Notice
Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading global provider of real estate and investment management services. We take our responsibility to protect the personal information provided to us seriously. Generally the personal information we collect from you are for the purposes of processing in connection with JLL's recruitment process. We endeavour to keep your personal information secure with appropriate level of security and keep for as long as we need it for legitimate business or legal reasons. We will then delete it safely and securely.

For more information about how JLL processes your personal data, please view our Candidate Privacy Statement.

For additional details please see our career site pages for each country.

Jones Lang LaSalle ("JLL") is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process - including the online application and/or overall selection process - you may email us at HRSCLeaves@jll.com. This email is only to request an accommodation. Please direct any other general recruiting inquiries to our Contact Us page > I want to work for JLL.

Jones Lang LaSalle ("JLL") está comprometida a trabajar con personas con discapacidades y proporcionarles accesibilidad. Si necesita un ajuste razonable para cualquier parte del proceso de empleo - incluyendo la candidatura en línea y/o el proceso general de selección - puede enviarnos un correo electrónico a HRSCLeaves@jll.com. Este correo electrónico es solo para solicitar un ajuste razonable. Por favor, dirija cualquier otra consulta general de reclutamiento a nuestra página Contáctanos > Quiero trabajar para JLL