Associate Director â Procurement
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Job Location:
Los Angeles, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Department:
Job Summary
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 Associate Director Procurement is an integral part of Lathams Global Finance team. This role will be responsible for the direct management of the Procurement team and providing support and guidance to those personnel outside of the procurement function who are involved in contracting buying and other spend activities while ensuring all procurement developments and procedures are designed and created to support firm strategy reduce spend and provide effective process and systems to support contracting and buying activities. This role drives the procurement function to maturity executes on the transformation of the function drives spend optimization and is viewed as a strategic business partner of the firm. 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:
- Providing strategic direction and support to the firm regarding the following areas: supplier and risk management contract negotiation procurement operations (procure-to-pay) category management/strategic sourcing contracts administration asset management and analytics regarding these areas
- Leading firm wide procurement related projects to completion
- Building and sustaining a high-performing procurement organization and team
- Communicating procurement activities and vision/roadmap to all relevant stakeholders in the organization on a regular basis
- Developing and managing a vendor management program in partnership with business stakeholders the vendor risk management function and a global accounts payable team
- Staying abreast of current and new procurement related tools technologies and market trends as they relate and are relevant to the firm
- Leading and guiding other firm personnel involved in negotiating contracts or buying activities including providing training in best practices process support and other activities in furthering the firms policies procedures and objectives
- 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 excellent leadership skills and the ability to lead a team (e.g. organizing planning problem-solving and decision-making) necessary for effective management in addition to the ability to manage work of others to ensure compliance and accuracy
- Exhibit knowledge of project management principles and program management experience
- Demonstrate the ability to undertake large long-term projects develop alternative methods for completion and implement solutions
And have:
- A bachelors degree with a concentration in business administration preferably
- An MBA or advanced degree in business finance supply chain or other relevant discipline preferably
- A minimum of ten (10) years experience of indirect procurement in a similar-sized organization and industry preferably
- A minimum of seven (7) years experience in a procurement leadership role with demonstrated ability to effectively lead a team with accountability strategic planning and budgeting
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
- 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. #Associate #LI-LK1
Pay Range
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Category Management
- Purchasing
- Sourcing
- Procurement
- Financial Acumen
- HR Sourcing
- Procurement Management
- Contract Management
- Supplier Management
- Contract Negotiation
- negotiation
- Contracts
About Company
Latham & Watkins, a global law firm, advises the businesses and institutions that power the global economy. We leverage our vast global resources to work relentlessly and efficiently to accomplish client goals.
