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    Sourcing Specialist - Chicago, United States - Kirkland & Ellis

    Kirkland & Ellis
    Kirkland & Ellis Chicago, United States

    4 weeks ago

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    About Kirkland & Ellis

    At Kirkland & Ellis, we are united in our ambition and drive to move forward. We share core values that help us achieve excellence: collaboration, talent empowerment, service, inclusion, respect and gratitude. Our people are our greatest asset, and we invest in the brightest talent and encourage a diversity of perspectives and strengths to create dynamic teams that operate at the pinnacle of their field. Our talented professionals show up every day knowing they will engage in meaningful work, continuous learning and professional development.

    As one of the world's leading law firms, we serve a broad range of clients with market-leading practices in private equity, M&A and other complex corporate transactions; investment fund formation and alternative asset management; restructurings; high-stakes commercial and intellectual property litigation; and government, regulatory and internal investigations. We handle the most complicated and sophisticated legal matters because we don't just meet industry standards, we create them. We bring innovation and entrepreneurialism to every engagement and, as a result, have long-standing client relationships with leading global corporations and financial sponsors. With 6,500 employees (including 3,500 lawyers) operating from 20 offices across the United States, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we are one of the largest law firms in the world and a top financial performer.

    Essential Job Functions

    The Sourcing Specialist will support the ongoing development and implementation of strategic sourcing initiatives and negotiation strategies for complex services, including Technology and Security consulting engagements, cloud- and on-premises based software acquisitions and renewals, and hardware technology transactions, while providing seamless service to internal business services professionals. This individual will work collaboratively with internal stakeholders to drive efficiencies in the Firm's sourcing and vendor contracting process.

    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (This list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented and changed as necessary.)
    • Collect and synthesize data from multiple sources, ensuring accuracy and reliability in order to develop cost models for use in complex problem solving, decision making, and negotiation strategy development
    • Perform market research and supplier due diligence in order to illustrate financial and capability assessments of vendors
    • Build relationships with internal business services professional to understand their supplier and contracting needs
    • Negotiate business terms across all supplier types to minimize risk and maximize cost efficiencies
    • Use project management practices and tools to manage transactions to completion and report on the economic outcomes of small to multi-million-dollar projects
    • Lead pricing and contract negotiations, working with primary stakeholders and Procurement legal counsel to maximize value and mitigate risk
    Qualifications & Requirements

    Education, Work Experience, Skills
    • Bachelor's degree, preferably in Finance, Supply Chain, Operations, or Project Management within Business related field, is required
    • Six or more years of experience in Procurement, Sourcing, and Vendor Management functions, showing progressive growth in responsibilities and in-depth knowledge of technology transactions is required
    • Experience in sourcing indirect categories including technology (hardware, all types of software licensing, electronic subscriptions, telecom) and complex professional services (consulting, outsourced) is strongly preferred
    • Prior experience working in a law firm or professional services industry, along with advanced financial analysis and process management skills is desired
    • Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
    • Attention to detail and the eagerness to learn and to progress within a dynamic and growing environment are imperative
    • Strong customer service and professional judgment in communications with attorneys, staff and suppliers of the Firm, including safeguarding the confidentiality of client and Firm information.
    Technologies/Software
    • A working knowledge of MS Office suite with advanced analytical and Excel skills are required.
    • Experience with Spend Analytics, Contract Database, and Procure to Pay (P2P) software is strongly preferred.
    WORK ENVIRONMENT

    This job operates in a professional office environment.

    How to Apply

    Thank you for your interest in Kirkland & Ellis LLP. To complete an application and submit your resume, please click "Apply Now."

    Equal Employment Opportunity

    All employment decisions, including the recruiting, hiring, placement, training availability, promotion, compensation, evaluation, disciplinary actions, and termination of employment (if necessary) are made without regard to the employee's race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy or childbirth, personal appearance, family responsibilities, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, political affiliation, source of income, place of residence, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, physical or mental disability, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

    Closing Statement

    The job postings and recruiting mailbox are for candidates only. If you are a recruiter, search firm or employment agency, and do not have a signed contract with Kirkland & Ellis LLP ("K&E") and have not been asked specifically to submit candidates, you will not be compensated in any way for your referral of a candidate even if K&E hires the candidate. Direct contact with K&E employees in an attempt to present candidates is inappropriate and will be a factor in determining any future professional relationship with the Firm. #LI-Hybrid #LI-MP1
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