Procurement Category Manager (Technology)

Latham & Watkins LLP • Los Angeles, CA

8d • $170,000 - $195,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

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 establis hing and maintaining trusted internal stakeholder relationships. In close partnership with the Technology team, the Procurement Category Manager (Technology) will be responsible for the effective execution of RFI/RFP’s and strategic sourcing initiatives or projects, while helping to oversee critical supplier relationships within technology related categories such as Hardware, Software, IT Professional Services, Value Added Resellers (VARs) and Telecommunications. 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.

Requirements

• 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
• 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, preferred, particularly in the IT Hardware space

Responsibilities

• 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
• Influencing and driving improvements of global policies, programs, and processes.
• Engaging with Technology stakeholders on RFx processes, including project management, development of RFx, negotiations, and award process.
• Working closely with business units in an advisory capacity from a procurement, strategic sourcing and special project perspective.
• Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees