Sourcing Specialist – Pursuit Support

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🔥 12 hours ago

🌽 Illinois, North Carolina – Remote

🌽 Illinois – Remote 🌲 North Carolina – Remote

💵 $125k - $135k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

🛒 Procurement

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Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc.

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10,000+ employees

🏠 Real Estate

🤝 B2B

💼 Consulting

Real Estate • B2B • Consulting

Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc. is a company that provides commercial real estate services for corporations and investors worldwide. Their focus is on helping clients save money, increase productivity, and improve sustainability in real estate operations.

📋 Description

• Support JLL's business development organization in winning new business opportunities, client expansions, and renewals • Collaborate with Sourcing Pursuit Leads and Sales teams to develop third-party solutions and competitive pricing strategies • Conduct market research, supplier identification, and preliminary pricing analysis • Develop sourcing approaches and go-to-market solutions that enhance JLL's competitive positioning • Translate sourcing concepts into client-facing proposal content and presentation materials • Gather market intelligence on suppliers, trends, capabilities, geographic coverage, and pricing • Build and maintain supplier databases and market intelligence summaries • Manage RFP, RFI, and RFQ processes, including tender documentation, supplier outreach, communications, evaluations, and recommendations • Collect and analyze data for sourcing decisions and pricing recommendations • Perform financial modeling, cost analysis, benchmarking, and total cost of ownership calculations • Develop pricing structures, cost models, business cases, savings calculations, and value propositions • Create proposal content, presentations, data visualizations, charts, and graphics • Coordinate with Pricing teams and support proposal reviews and quality assurance • Participate in pursuit kick-off meetings, strategy sessions, and proposal workshops • Build supplier relationships, conduct capability assessments, and coordinate supplier participation in meetings, site visits, and presentations • Conduct supplier due diligence, verify credentials, certifications, insurance, and compliance documentation • Identify and quantify savings opportunities and document methodologies for credibility and auditability • Track pursuit pipelines, sourcing activities, deliverables, deadlines, supplier engagement, metrics, and win rates • Maintain accurate pursuit documentation and contribute to process improvements • Partner with Sales, Pricing, Account Management, operational teams, and Sourcing & Procurement Platform teams • Communicate sourcing progress, challenges, and opportunities to the Sourcing Pursuit Manager

🎯 Requirements

• Strong understanding of sourcing and procurement processes, specifically in pursuit/business development contexts • Proficiency in RFP/RFI/RFQ development, management, and evaluation methodologies • Demonstrated analytical capabilities including financial modeling, cost analysis, and benchmarking • Experience with market research techniques, supplier identification, and capability assessments • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint • Familiarity with sourcing technology tools and platforms • Ability to synthesize market data into actionable insights and competitive strategies • Ability to develop innovative sourcing solutions • Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy • Ability to work with ambiguity and limited information under tight timelines • Ability to assess supplier proposals and identify optimal value propositions • Excellent written communication and strong verbal communication abilities • Ability to translate complex technical and financial information into client-friendly language • Presentation development skills • Ability to manage multiple concurrent pursuit opportunities with competing deadlines • Strong organizational and time management skills • Adaptability to changing pursuit requirements and priorities • Collaborative working style across sales, pricing, and operational teams • Supplier relationship management skills • 2-4 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, business development support, or related functions (preferred qualification) • Experience supporting sales organizations, proposal development, or pursuit activities • Background in commercial real estate, facilities management, or professional services industries • Knowledge of third-party service categories used in integrated facilities management • Experience with competitive bid processes and supplier evaluation methodologies • Understanding of contract structures and commercial terms and conditions • Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Marketing, Finance, or related field (preferred qualification) • Professional certifications such as CPSM or CPM, or pursuit toward certification (desirable) • Experience with CRM systems such as Salesforce and proposal management tools • Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship

🏖️ 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 • Supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package prioritizing mental, physical and emotional health • Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities