Director of Procurement

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips • Chicago, IL • 1h ago

This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/13256950

With eleven offices across the United States, 450+ attorney and consulting professionals and 350+ business and administrative professionals,Manatt, Phelps & Phillips LLPis a multidisciplinary, integrated national professional services firm known for quality and an extraordinary commitment to clients. The firms groundbreaking approachbringing together legal services, advocacy and business strategydifferentiates Manatt from its competitors and positions the firm to provide a unique and compelling value proposition.

The Director of Procurement will serve as a strategic leader responsible for shaping and executing Manatts enterprise-wide procurement strategy for goods and services. This senior role demands a forward-thinking professional who can act as a procurement thought partner across departments, drive financial value, and ensure operational excellence. Reporting to the Senior Director of Operations, the Director will lead a high-performing team, cultivate strong vendor partnerships, and oversee complex contract negotiations. The role requires deep expertise in financial stewardship, procurement governance and cross-functional collaboration to ensure all purchasing activities align with Firm-wide objectives, budgetary frameworks, and compliance standards. The Director of Procurement will build trusted relationships across the Firm to anticipate needs, deliver timely and cost-effective solutions, and contribute to long-term strategic planning.

Key Responsibilities

Develops, implements, and manages the Firms procurement strategy and

process in alignment with Firm strategy and by working closely with Firm management, Business Units, Business Professionals and third party vendors.

Manages and analyzes budget and expenditures, ensuring

cost-effective solutions, financial accountability and alignment with organizational priorities; provides routine and detailed reports to Firm management.

Integrates seamlessly with the Accounting & Finance Department to

ensure that procurement planning aligns with financial forecasting, budgeting cycles and cost containment strategies.

Provides guidance on cost projections and forecasting on major

procurements, including sharing insights regarding per unit pricing and year-over-year data and trend analyses.

Identifies, develops, and implements new and innovative

technologies, processes and workflows that will transform procurement efficiency, including by leveraging AI.

Serves as information resource for new and best practices techniques

in inventory control and management procedures, including asset management and review of ongoing operations and maintenance functions.

Supports change management with clear and consistent communications.

Oversees and manages RFPs and contract negotiations for all

purchases and their ongoing monitoring, ensuring that compliance and risks are managed, that contracts live in a repository and that expirations and contract documents are up to date.

Leads and professionally develops the procurement team, fostering a

high-performance culture.

Develops and oversees vendor relationships for capital and

consumable assets, commodities, and services.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in business administration, supply chain management

or a related field, with a masters degree and CPSM or CPM certifications a plus

10-15 years procurement, supply chain management or related

experience, with professional services firm experience a plus

Understanding of financial principles and the ability to manage

budgets and cost-saving initiatives

Mastery in using procurement software and tools for data analysis

Strong negotiation and influencing skills

Experience in developing and implementing procurement strategies

Experience in managing procurement projects, including planning,

risk-assessment, execution, compliance and monitoring

Proven leadership abilities to manage and motivate a team

Strong interpersonal skills, including being a collaborative team

player who proactively works well with other departments

Detail oriented and adaptable, with strong organization and time

management skills to meet strict deadlines in a rapidly changing environment

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Positive attitude even when faced with difficult obstacles, issues

or challenges

Ability to travel and work extended and/or weekend hours, as

required

The base annual pay range for this role is between \$175,000 to \$200,000. The base pay to be offered will vary and depend on skills and qualifications, experience and location. A full range of medical, financial and/or o

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