Procurement Category Manager overseeing office operations sourcing at Latham & Watkins. Responsible for strategic sourcing, vendor negotiations, and category management in the Manchester office.
Responsibilities
Acting as the lead procurement professional for the Office Operations 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, analysing, and presenting data and recommendations to various levels of management across the organisation
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 Real Estate and Workplace Experience teams to enhance supplier value and innovation
Requirements
A bachelor’s degree or equivalent
Progressively responsible strategic sourcing experience, including vendor negotiations and RFx events
Experience in procurement category management, vendor management/vendor risk management, and commercial negotiations
Experience establishing a strategic sourcing function or helping significantly mature a function, preferably Global procurement experience, preferably
Benefits
Health insurance as well as group income protection and life assurance
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