PDS Operations Analyst (Construction)

Sourcing Execution & Category Management

• Support development of PDS sourcing strategies, including contractor and subcontractor categories across construction, trades, and related services.
• Assist end-to-end sourcing processes: supplier identification, RFP/RFQ development, bid analysis, contract negotiation, and award recommendation.
• Analyze account category plans for aggregated opportunities with visibility into subcategory spend, supplier summaries, contract summaries, and market insights.
• Analyze supplier cost proposals, financial data, and bid submissions to assess price reasonableness and contractor capabilities.

Vendor & Supplier Management

• Build and manage relationships with key PDS suppliers; serve as a point of contact for continuous improvement.
• Conduct periodic market trend analyses – including supplier landscape, industry shifts, and category benchmarks – and present findings in client-ready formats.
• Support strategic supplier reviews and quarterly business reviews with key partners.
• Assist in development and execution of supplier responsible procurement programs aligned to client and JLL goals.
• Identify and escalate third-party risk issues; support mitigation strategies across the supply base.

Stakeholder Collaboration & Reporting

• Prepare sourcing reports, category dashboards, and stakeholder updates in clear, client and internal ready presentations.
• Support change management efforts to drive adoption of sourcing strategies and vendor management practices across project teams.
• Participate in cross-functional planning sessions and contribute to process improvement initiatives within the sourcing function.

Analytical Mindset – Interprets spend data, bid submissions, and market intelligence to support sound sourcing decisions.

Collaborative Approach – Works effectively across project management, operations, and client teams in a matrixed environment.

Construction & Category Knowledge – Understands the PDS/construction supply chain, contractor qualification, and trade category dynamics.

Communication Skills – Communicates clearly in writing and verbally; produces client-ready reports and presentations.

Client Focus – Maintains awareness of client priorities and tailors sourcing support to meet account-level objectives.

Process & Compliance Orientation – Adheres to procurement policies and controls; drives consistency across the sourcing and contracting processes.

Continuous Improvement – Proactively identifies opportunities to streamline sourcing processes and enhance delivery outcomes.