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Procurement Category Manager (Technology)
Procurement Category Manager (Technology)Latham & Watkins • Los Angeles, CA, US
Procurement Category Manager (Technology)

Procurement Category Manager (Technology)

Latham & Watkins • Los Angeles, CA, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Latham & Watkins

Latham & Watkins is a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world. The success of our firm is largely determined by our commitment to hire and develop the very best and brightest, creating a team that provides our clients with the highest quality of work and service. We are driven by our core values : respect, innovation, and collaboration.

About the Role

The Procurement Category Manager (Technology) is an integral part of Latham's Accounting and Finance team. This role will be responsible for working as a senior member of a team to procure goods and services on behalf of the organization within the guidelines and procedures established by the firm and the Global Procurement Department, as well as establishing and maintaining trusted internal stakeholder relationships. This role will be located in our Global Services Office in downtown Los Angeles. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Other key responsibilities include :

  • Acting as the lead Procurement professional for the Technology category in a strategic and supportive manner to purchase required products and services
  • Using a consultative approach and expertise to conduct strategic sourcing events, including collecting, analyzing, and presenting data and recommendations to various levels of management across the organization
  • Partnering with the business in contract and price negotiations, including reviewing business terms, Service Level Agreements, Statements of Work, etc.
  • Facilitating a collaborative approach to Category Management, including but not limited to category spend analytics, multi-year strategic sourcing roadmaps, and acquiring and educating the enterprise on markets, suppliers, and trends
  • Working collaboratively with suppliers and Technology teams to enhance supplier value and innovation
  • Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and / or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains

We'd love to hear from you if you :

  • Exhibit understanding and familiarity with technology-related products, services, and global suppliers.
  • Possess strong leadership and organizational skills, with a focus on problem-solving
  • Demonstrate the ability to make good decisions based upon a mixture of input from others, analysis, and sound judgment
  • And have :

  • A bachelor's degree or equivalent
  • A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible strategic sourcing experience, including vendor negotiations and RFx events
  • Experience in procurement category management, vendor management / vendor risk management, and negotiating technology related areas
  • Experience establishing a Strategic Sourcing function or helping significantly mature a function, preferably
  • Global Procurement experience, preferably, particularly in the IT Hardware space
  • Benefits & Additional Information

    Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham's comprehensive benefit program which includes :

  • Healthcare, life and disability insurance
  • A generous 401k plan
  • At least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
  • Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)
  • Professional development programs
  • Employee discounts
  • Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff
  • Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era), gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.

    Latham & Watkins LLP will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO). Please click the link below to review the Ordinance.

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    Pay Range

    USD $150,000.00 - USD $160,000.00 / Yr.

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