PDS Sourcing Coordinator

About the role

JLL is hiring a Sourcing Coordinator (PDS) in Belen, Costa Rica, to drive procurement excellence and deliver measurable value for clients. The role sits at the intersection of strategic sourcing, vendor management and cost optimisation, ensuring full compliance with corporate policies while generating savings. It covers the full lifecycle of vendor relationships, from creation and onboarding to ongoing performance monitoring, and acts as the commercial link between internal stakeholders and suppliers. The position is on-site in Belen.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement competitive price agreements for spot purchases, aligned with JLL policies and client internal controls
• Process vendor creation, updates and unblocking requests in JLL systems, keeping them accurate and timely to avoid payment delays
• Monitor and resolve blocked invoices by coordinating with vendors, finance teams and stakeholders
• Run RFPs, RFQs and RFIs, using benchmarking and negotiation to secure favourable terms and savings
• Act as the main commercial liaison between service requesters and suppliers, resolving issues efficiently
• Track, document and report cost savings and avoidance quarterly, supporting regional targets
• Maintain vendor files in line with contractual policies (contracts, amendments, insurance certificates, etc.)
• Review supplier scorecards at least once a year per contract and support regional sourcing leadership with market intelligence and sourcing strategies

Required profile

• College or technical institute degree, preferably in business administration or a related field
• At least 2 years of professional experience in purchasing, logistics, finance or supply chain management
• Advanced written and spoken English
• Negotiation skills and a proven record of complying with internal controls, policies and audit standards
• Preferred: Portuguese, experience managing vendor relationships in a corporate or client-facing setting, familiarity with sourcing tools, bidding and contract management systems, and a track record of cost savings

Required skills

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Attention to detail and excellent written and oral communication