Manager, Procurement - Houston, United States - Norton Rose Fulbright LLP

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Practice Group / Department:

Office Administration and Legal Support Personnel

Job Description

We are a global law firm with a powerful strategic focus and real momentum. Our industry-focused strategy is seeing us take on pioneering work in places that others have yet to reach. Our shared values define our culture and our workplace. You will find us to be unusually collegial, team-oriented, and ready to innovate. We work seamlessly across practices, offices and around the world. This elimination of boundaries has allowed us to evolve into a law firm that works as hard for its culture as it does for its clients.

The Procurement Manager will oversee vendor management services including contract management, vendor conflicts, strategic sourcing, support the creation and deployment of the firm's diversity supplier program, contract review and management, and relationship management. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in procurement, negotiation skills, and a proven ability to drive efficiency and cost savings.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Maintain a comprehensive procurement strategy aligned with the firm's goals and objectives, including policies and procedures for purchasing products and services
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard vendors and suppliers, negotiating favorable terms and pricing agreements while ensuring quality and compliance
• Maintain relationships with key vendors, monitoring performance, and addressing any issues or concerns in a timely manner
• Oversee the contract lifecycle management process, from initial vendor selection to contract negotiation, execution, and renewal
• Collaborate with product owners and internal legal counsel to review and negotiate contract terms and conditions, ensuring alignment with firm policies
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, as well as ethical standards, in all procurement activities
• Work closely with business services leadership to monitor and analyze procurement spend, identifying opportunities for cost savings and process improvements
• Assess and mitigate risks associated with procurement activities, including supplier reliability, compliance, and data security
• Provide insights and recommendations to senior management based on data-driven analysis of procurement activities

Other duties

Please note this job description does not cover or contain all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Skills and Experience Required

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in procurement, supply chain management, or vendor management, preferably within a legal or professional services environment
• Ability to build strong trusting relationships with business partners and suppliers
• Demonstrated experience in problem solving, consensus building, and negotiation
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on data-driven decision-making
• Familiarity with procurement software and systems, such as e-procurement platforms or contract management tools.
• Knowledge of contract law and IT Service Delivery Management (ITIL) preferred but not essential
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite in particular data manipulation in Excel and presentation build in PowerPoint
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and levels of the organization

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