Senior Procurement Manager

Focused on employment and labor law since 1958, Jackson Lewis P.C.’s 1,000+ attorneys located in major cities nationwide consistently identify and respond to new ways workplace law intersects business. We help employers develop proactive strategies, strong policies and business-oriented solutions to cultivate high-functioning workforces that are engaged and stable, and share our clients’ goals to emphasize belonging and respect for the contributions of every employee.

The Firm is ranked in the First Tier nationally in the category of Labor and Employment Litigation, as well as in both Employment Law and Labor Law on behalf of Management, in the U.S. News - Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms”. 

Job Summary (basic description)

Jackson Lewis is seeking a Sr. Manager of Procurement to develop and oversee the firm’s procurement strategies and operations.  This role will work to centralize the firm’s procurement efforts and establish best-in-class procedures necessary for firm success as well as support vendor management initiatives.  This role will report to the Chief Office Performance Officer and partner with leadership across the firm.

Essential Functions

• This role would own the full lifecycle of vendor contracting, including the selection process, consultation with the firm’s general counsel to draft and negotiate agreements, and managing renewals, amendments, and terminations
• Develop firmwide procurement strategies utilizing industry best practices to ensure efficiency, effectiveness, and accurate tracking across the firm’s 60+ offices
• Collaborate across offices and departments to assess current vendor structures and create centralized effort firmwide
• Serve as the main point of contact for contract-related inquiries, non-standard term requests, and inbound vendor communications while maintaining a centralized contract repository for tracking and transparency
• Design and maintain internal processes that support contract execution while reducing legal and commercial risks, enabling smoother collaboration between business teams and Attorneys
• Track vendor performance and key procurement metrics using dashboards and reports to monitor contract obligations, ROI, and risk areas to guide strategic recommendations
• Manage the firm’s RFP/RFP/RFQ processes to ensure efficiency and effectiveness
• Lead process for continual vendor management, including improving on-boarding and vendor performance review, budget goals, spend tracking, opportunity identification
• Partner with Finance to ensure procurement efforts align with firm financial efforts
• Identify opportunities for enhanced contracting efficiency, cost savings, and cross-platform data consistency aligned with firmwide goals
• Maintain accurate records and documentation
• Liaise with budget holders to analyze and plan for the annual budget

Qualifications/Skills Required

• Minimum 10 years of procurement experience preferably in a large law firm environment
• Experience building procurement process improvements
• Strong knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques as well as dexterity in reading the market
• Proven ability drafting, negotiating, and managing a variety of contractual agreements, including: goods, and services agreements.
• Ability to develop strong cross-functional relationships across all levels of the firm
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; aptitude for building strong cross-functional working relationships
• Experience communicating with senior leaders with the ability to explain process improvement and program progress
• Ability to multitask, problem solve, and balance competing priorities in a rapidly changing environment
• Proactive self-starter and willingness to tackle tasks and situations to ensure efficiency in high-pressure, high-volume environments
• Strong analytical skills

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Educational Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in related discipline required such as Supply Chain Management, Logistics or Business Administration

For New York City Metro area, the expected salary range for this position is between $160,000 and $175,000.   The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law. 

For Irvine CA, the expected salary range for this position is between $150,000 and $165,000.   The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law. 

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristics protected by law.