my client located in downtown dallas has an immediate opening for a director of procurement. this position is responsible for overseeing the procurement of all ‎supplies, services and capital goods for the firm, including seeking and ‎partnering with reliable vendors and suppliers. this position manages the ‎review and negotiation of all firm contracts in compliance with firm ‎standards.‎
duties & responsibilities:
responsible for negotiating all new and existing contracts and agreements with outside vendors. collaborates and partners with department managers, directors, and chiefs to ensure contracts and agreements are timely, competitive, and to industry standards
recommends cost-savings opportunities and cultivates relationships with vendors, as well as internal stakeholders
liaises with the firm’s intake-conflicts department on vendor acceptance procedures and policies
performs legal contract review involving appropriate locke lord attorneys as needed, which may include drafting, negotiating and reviewing vendor contracts
oversees work completed by the procurement team members
manages, leads, and mentors procurement team members including work assignments, performance and time off requests
completes annual reviews for direct reports and provide performance coaching as needed
ensures all invoices are processed accurately and on time. manages and resolves invoice or payment discrepancies
facilitates review and prepares summaries for contracts and agreements on behalf of the firm
develops and implements purchasing and contract instructions, policies, and procedures. ensures all team members follow policies and procedures
manages, as assigned, the issuance of all firm requests for proposal and requests for information and coordinates responses
manages the firm’s purchasing procedures and policies including ongoing implementation of best practices.
facilitates review of statements of work for all services and goods
oversees tracking and reporting of key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness
manages the firm’s expense budget and capital budget
oversees contract database for accuracy and timely renewal notifications. oversees procurement management software and/or automated procurement systems
manages or assists with all other tasks, duties, and projects as assigned
education & experience:
juris doctor required
bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related field
