Director of Purchasing

Fragomen; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Fragomen, a leading global immigration services provider, seeks a strategic Director of Purchasing to optimize procurement across the firm. This role involves managing vendor relationships, negotiating contracts, and implementing cost-saving strategies in a professional services context. Ideal candidates should have significant procurement experience and strong negotiation skills, making a substantial impact in the firm’s operational efficiency.

Benefits

22 PTO days + Federal holidays

Medical, Dental, and Vision plans

401K plan with company matching

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in procurement, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Strong negotiation, contract management, and vendor relationship skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with a client service mindset.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing firm-wide purchasing strategies.
• Identifying, evaluating, and managing vendor relationships.
• Standardizing and streamlining procurement processes across multiple offices.

Skills

Negotiation

Vendor Management

Contract Management

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

MBA or relevant certifications such as CPM/CSCP

Job description

Job Description

About the Role: Fragomen, an AMLaw 100 Firm and the leading global immigration services provider, is seeking a strategic and experienced Director of Purchasing to lead and optimize the procurement function at our global law firm. This individual will be responsible for managing all purchasing activities across the firm, ensuring cost-efficiency, quality, and compliance while supporting operational excellence. The ideal candidate brings a deep understanding of procurement best practices, vendor management, contract negotiation, and the unique needs of a professional services environment.

How will you make a difference as a Purchasing Director at Fragomen?

• Develop and implement firm-wide purchasing strategies aligned with operational goals and budget constraints, initiate cost-saving opportunities.
• Vendor Selection and Management: Identify, evaluate, and manage relationships with vendors. Negotiate contracts, service-level agreements, and pricing to maximize value and mitigate risk.
• Oversee the review and execution of vendor contracts in collaboration with legal and finance teams. Ensure adherence to firm policies and standards.
• Standardize and streamline procurement processes across multiple offices to improve efficiency, transparency, and internal client satisfaction.
• Collaborate with HR, Legal, IT, and Finance departments to support firm-wide initiatives
• Consult on key data governance standards and processes to business and technical delivery teams.

Leverage your valuable skills and experience to make an impact at Fragomen:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field (MBA or relevant certifications such as CPM/CSCP preferred).
• Minimum of 8–10 years of experience in procurement, with at least 3 years in a leadership role—experience in a professional services firm is desirable.
• Strong negotiation, contract management, and vendor relationship skills.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a strong client service mindset.

Benefits:

At Fragomen, we know that great people make a great organization. We value our people and offer employees a broad range of benefits which includes:

• 22 PTO days + Federal holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans + FSA & HSA Plans
• 401K plan, with company matching

Learn More About Fragomen:

Please take time to read About Us, explore the Meaningful and Impactful Work we do for our clients, and review the standard Benefits we offer. You can find all the material to the right of this page.

All offers and/or employment contracts are contingent upon the successful completion of the Firm’s pre-employment screening process. This process may include verifying the candidate’s identity, confirming legal authorization to work in the offered position's location, and conducting a comprehensive background check, where permitted by local regulations.