Strategic Sourcing Specialist
JLL
Headquarters: Home Office - Pennsylvania - Philadelphia
URL: http://jll.com
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Overview
The Strategic Sourcing Specialist drives innovation and operational excellence within JLL's Category Management Center of Excellence. This role combines hands-on procurement expertise with technology enablement to translate category management strategies into scalable, technology-driven solutions. The ideal candidate brings sourcing execution experience, strong data visualization and automation capabilities, and change management skills to modernize category management operations across multiple client accounts.
Business line: Category Management
Key Responsibilities
Technology Enablement & Innovation
Translate category management strategies into technology-enabled solutions using PowerBI, Tableau, AI, and automation platforms
Develop innovative tools and templates including supplier capability heat maps, market analysis dashboards, and performance tracking mechanisms
Identify and recommend technology solutions to address operational challenges and enhance team capabilities
Create automated category management documentation including category plans, supplier profiles, and market analysis tools
Utilize advanced Excel and PowerPoint to create dynamic reporting and visualization capabilities
Procurement Operations & Sourcing Execution
Conduct sourcing events using e-sourcing platforms from event design through supplier selection and award
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