Global Procurement & Contracts Specialist
Global Procurement & Contracts Specialist
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About 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 Global Procurement & Contracts Specialist is an integral part of Lathams Global Finance role will be responsible for administering contracts and procuring goods and services on behalf of the organization within the guidelines and procedures established by the firm and the Global Procurement Department while monitoring all phases of the contract life cycle and contacting involved parties as appropriate. 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 inoffice presence.
Responsibilities & Qualifications
Other key responsibilities include:
- Overseeing the submission of new contracts into the Contracts database tracking progress and expiration of contracts administering contract execution preparing reports to minimize delays and following up with parties to ensure required contract documents are submitted and signed in a timely manner
- Assisting with the sourcing process including RFx preparation vendor communication and bid analysis
- Analyzing data providing reports and maintaining records of various activities for Global Procurement and Contracts Review Teams
- Handling routine correspondence with vendors and internal clients
- Contributing to costsavings initiatives and process improvement projects
- Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive confidential privileged financial and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains
Wed love to hear from you if you:
- Possess knowledge of basic sourcing and procurement principles contract terminology and vendor management practices
- Demonstrate strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy
- Exhibit proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite particularly Excel for data analysis and reporting
And have:
- A bachelors degree or equivalent; a minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a bachelors degree
- A minimum of two (2) years of experience in procurement contract administration or related business function preferably
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 Lathams 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
- Wellbeing programs (e.g. mental health services mindfulness and resiliency medical resources wellbeing 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.
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Pay Range
Required Experience:
Exec
Employment Type
Full-Time
