Sourcing & Procurement Analyst (Hybrid)

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 people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether youve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or youre looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward. Job Description Sourcing & Procurement Analyst Department Sourcing & Procurement Reports To Data & Intelligence Director Location [Chicago/ Hybrid] - at least 2 days/week in office subject to change About the Role We're looking for a detail-oriented Sourcing & Procurement Analyst to join our Strategic Procurement Intelligence team. This role is essential to ensuring our procurement data is accurate, accessible, and actionable for decision-makers across JLL. You'll work closely with the Data & Intelligence Director and Lead Product Engineer to maintain data quality, support analytics initiatives, and help deliver insights that drive smarter sourcing decisions. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with data, wants to understand procurement operations deeply, and is looking to grow their analytical and technical skills in a collaborative environment. What You'll Do Analytics & Reporting (50%) Generate insights from procurement data Create ad-hoc reports and analysis in response to business user requests Support category managers with spend analysis for sourcing events Build and maintain standard procurement reports (spend by supplier, category trends, savings tracking) Validate report accuracy against source systems Identify data patterns, anomalies, or opportunities worth investigating Translate business questions into data queries and analysis Support Sourcing platform Help test new features in sourcing platform Validate that reports and queries produce accurate results Gather user feedback and document improvement suggestions Assist with user onboarding and training on self-service tools Data Management & Quality (30%) Maintain clean, accurate procurement data Pull spend data from ERP systems, P2P platforms, and other source systems on scheduled cadences or by request Review data quality issues and resolve discrepancies (duplicate suppliers, miscoded categories, incorrect amounts) Standardize supplier names and classifications to ensure consistency across reports Update and maintain master data tables (supplier lists, category hierarchies, business unit mappings) Document data quality issues and work with source system owners to implement fixes Support data governance Follow established data standards and validation procedures Help maintain data dictionaries and documentation Assist with user access requests and permission management Support audit requirements by maintaining data lineage documentation Collaboration & Support (20%) Work with cross-functional teams Partner with Data & Intelligence Director on data strategy and quality initiatives Collaborate with Lead Product Engineer on technical requirements and testing Support category managers with data requests and analysis Communicate data issues and resolution plans to stakeholders Participate in team meetings and contribute ideas for process improvements Continuous improvement Identify opportunities to automate repetitive data tasks Suggest enhancements to data collection and validation processes Stay current on procurement best practices and data and AI trends Learn new tools and technologies as the technological landscape evolves What You'll Bring Required Qualifications Education & Experience Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, or related field 1-3 years of experience in procurement, finance, data analysis, or related analytical role Experience working with large datasets and identifying data quality issues Technical Skills Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas, data validation) Experience querying databases or working with business intelligence tools Comfortable learning new software platforms and technical tools Strong attention to detail and data accuracy Business Skills Understanding of procurement processes (purchasing, suppliers, contracts, spend categories) Analytical mindset with ability to translate business questions into data analysis Problem-solving skills to investigate and resolve data discrepancies Clear communication skills to explain data findings to non-technical audiences Personal Attributes Self-motivated and able to manage multiple tasks independently Collaborative team player who asks questions and shares knowledge Comfortable with ambiguity and adaptable as processes evolve Quality-focused with commitment to accuracy and thoroughness Preferred Qualifications Experience with SQL for data JL