Sourcing Pursuits Lead
Job Description:
- Serve as the primary sourcing point of contact for an assigned industry division, developing deep understanding of sector-specific requirements, market dynamics, and client expectations.
- Build strong working relationships with Sales teams and Sourcing Client Delivery leads to ensure alignment on sourcing strategies and business objectives.
- Collaborate with Sourcing Specialists to develop end-to-end third-party solutions that address specific industry challenges and opportunities.
- Lead the sourcing component of pursuit activities, ensuring competitive positioning through innovative supplier partnerships and pricing strategies tailored to industry division needs.
- Act as Global Pursuit Lead on multi-region client opportunities, coordinating sourcing activities across multiple geographic markets.
- Monitor industry trends, competitor activities, and supplier capabilities within your assigned sector.
- Provide insights and recommendations to enhance JLL's market positioning and identify new sourcing opportunities that align with industry division growth strategies.
- Support client meetings and presentations by providing sourcing expertise and solution recommendations and developing targeted solutions to meet their needs.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with Pursuit Leads and sourcing teams across JLL's global network.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university and/or 10+ years strategic sourcing and/or sales solution development related experience; MBA preferred.
- Excellent inter-personal skills, organization skills, and strong analytical ability
- Strong oral and written communication skills, including public speaking
- Creative and critical thinking to design assumption-based solutions
- Gain key market intelligence and division insights to incorporate into Sourcing solutions
- Complex negotiation skills
- Innovative mindset to bring best-in-class Sourcing solutions to our clients
- Proven ability to deliver results in challenging environments
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- High level of organization and project management skills; including time management for balancing multiple deadlines
- Excellent PC skills, proficient in MS Office applications
Benefits:
- 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care
- Paid parental leave at 100% of salary
- Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
- Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay
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