Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Strategic Sourcing Specialist at Commercial Real Estate in Boise, Idaho, United States Job Description 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 peopleand empowering them tothrive, 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. The selected candidate must reside in the US and reside within the Central, Mountain, or Pacific Time Zone What this job involves: The Strategic Sourcing Specialist serves as the dedicated category manager for Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) services supporting a specific client account, with complete accountability for category strategy, supplier management, and sourcing execution. The position functions as the primary procurement authority, requiring independence, initiative, and professional judgment to lead complex RFx processes from beginning to end without step-by-step oversight. You'll own the entire category lifecycle including strategy development, sourcing approach, supplier management, and governance while collaborating with clients and cross-functional JLL teams to drive sustained benefits. A critical initial focus involves standardizing existing scopes of work, work order data, and service schedules to establish operational clarity and data integrity across all contracts. The role demands strong analytical capabilities, particularly proficiency in Microsoft Excel for analyzing large, complex datasets and translating raw data into actionable insights. You'll negotiate contracts rather than accepting proposals at face value, ensure supplier compliance with contractual terms and performance requirements, and maintain all documentation in audit-ready formats. This position requires consistent availability during standard business hours with reliable technology access to support real-time client responsiveness through phone, email, and video collaboration. Success requires balancing category ownership with adaptability in dynamic client-facing environments while maintaining accountability and follow-through across multiple concurrent projects. What your day-to-day will look like: Serve as the primary subject matter expert and procurement authority for the assigned IFM category, owning end-to-end strategy, sourcing approach, supplier management, and governance while driving value creation and continuous improvement Independently lead RFI, RFP, and RFQ processes from initiation through award and contract execution, developing scopes of work, evaluation criteria, facilitating supplier communications, and managing full lifecycles without step-by-step oversight Analyze and validate supplier pricing, service scopes, and deliverables to ensure accuracy and optimal client value, negotiating business terms and executing supplier contracts for all providers within the category Standardize and refine scopes of work, work order data, service schedules, and category documentation to improve accuracy, consistency, and operational efficiency across all contracts Demonstrate strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel by analyzing large and complex datasets including spend data, supplier performance metrics, and cost structures, building data models and translating raw data into clear insights Ensure all required supplier documents exist and remain current including contracts, Certificates of Insurance, amendments, termination notices,... For full info follow application link. JLL Is an Equal Opportunity Employer JLL is committed to developing and maintaining a diverse workforce. JLL strongly believes in equal opportunity extended to all individuals in all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall and termination without regard to race, color, religion, belief, creed, age, sex, pregnancy or maternity (including childbirth and related conditions), family responsibility (e.g. child care, elder care), nationality, ethnic or national origin or ancestry, citizenship, marital status, civil partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, veteran's status, genetic information, trade union membership, social position, political view or status as a qualified individual with a disability, protected leave status or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable law. The company also endeavors to make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business and ensures that employment decisions are based only on valid job requirements.

Job Posting:

2535378

Posted On:

May 01, 2026

Updated On:

May 01, 2026