Contract Manager

JLL supports the Whole You, personally and professionally.

Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology to our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people in our industry; and we support them through professional growth, flexibility, and personalized benefits to manage life in and outside of work. Whether you've got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades, and technology, or you're looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, we empower you to shape a brighter way forward so you can thrive professionally and personally.

Program Analysis and Development

• Oversee service level agreements and compliance by ensuring all standards are maintained.

• Assess and build annual initiatives that provide detailed strategies that identify objectives, leveraged spend (in association with Jones Lang LaSalle strategies), and milestone timelines.

• Provide data analysis and reporting as required

• Manage strategic plans by providing recommendations, negotiating contracts in support of Sourcing lead.

• Manage contract close-out, extension or renewals

• Develop, implement and maintain a supplier diversity program in accordance with client and company requirements. Mentor/educate suppliers through meetings.

• Conduct local and regional performance review meetings, when requested, and, contract compliance

• Support corporate or client mandated initiatives by preparing and executing on project plans

• Support preparation of budget information for all fixed contracts.

• Analyze price proposals, financial reports and other data to determine the reasonability of price and contractor capabilities.

• Monitor competitive terms. Monitor customer satisfaction with our terms and conditions and contracting practices. Recommend changes.

• Establish work priorities, assign deliverables and resolve issues with teams, temporary help and/or project-specific dedicated personnel to assure client/customer satisfaction

Relationship Management

• Closely participate with the client and Jones Lang LaSalle team to drive both immediate and sustained benefits to the client.

• Responsible for communication, coordination and implementation of local and regional initiatives and contract negotiations to suppliers and operations team

• Key communication liaison with client team and JLL team providing guidance and counsel on contractual terms.

• Improve communications with operations team by being proactive and managing internal and external customer expectations.

• Partner with Legal, Finance and Risk Management on contractual requirements.

• Program Management

• Provide management, detailed instruction and continuous follow-up to support the operations teams in standardized RFP/bid and contract processes.

• Ensure that signed contracts are communicated to all relevant parties to provide contract visibility and awareness, interpretation to support implementation.

• Ensure compliance to sourcing and contracting policies and procedures.

• Establish relationship with Corporate Legal and Risk Management to ensure all contractual terms and conditions comply with standard or other contract changes are formally reviewed and approved by legal/risk management.

• Any and all other duties and tasks assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Education/training

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Purchasing and/or Supply Chain Management or equivalent experience supporting real estate or facilities services

Years of relevant experience

• 3-5 years of sourcing/ contract management experience

• Seven+ years of experience in sourcing / contract management preferred

Skills and knowledge

• Experience preparing, managing and evaluating the RFP Process for goods and services required, including demonstrated experience to negotiate contracts with suppliers, with technical support provided by the account team

Other abilities

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Excellent PC skills, proficient in all MS applications

• Excellent Inter-personal skills, organization skills, strong analytical ability, proven ability to lead teams in a decentralized environment

Benefits:

Our benefits are a good reason to come to JLL.

We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people in our industry, and then empowering them with the resources and support to enhance their health, financial and personal well-being. Our underlying benefits philosophy is this: be fair to our people, and provide opportunities for those who take advantage of our programs and resources to lower their health costs and increase their personal and financial security.

Benefits to eligible employees, include:

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions

• Medical, Dental & Vision Care

• 6 weeks of paid parental leave at 100% of salary

• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

• Flexible Work Arrangements may be available

• Executive Benefits

Location:

On-site -Pontiac, MI

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet all the requirements. We're interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:

JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health. Some of these benefits may include:

• 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

• Flexible and Remote Work Arrangements may be available

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This position may require you to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If required, you'll be asked to provide proof that you're fully vaccinated upon your start date. You're considered fully vaccinated two weeks after you receive the second dose of a two-dose vaccine series (e.g., Pfizer or Moderna) or two weeks after a single-dose vaccine (e.g., Johnson & Johnson/Janssen). Failure to provide proof of vaccination may result in termination.

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Accepting applications on an ongoing basis until candidate identified.