Manager, Procurement

Phase2 Technology; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental & Vision

Life & Disability insurance

401(k) with profit sharing

Fertility benefits

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP seeks a Procurement Manager to lead Coupa deployment, vendor onboarding, and contract lifecycle management. The role partners with the Head of Procurement to drive cost savings, risk management, and policy compliance across the firm's procurement activities.

The ideal candidate brings significant IT procurement experience, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to build trusted relationships with partners and suppliers while guiding strategic sourcing initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field required.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in procurement, supply chain management, or vendor management, preferably within a legal or professional services environment.
• Demonstrated experience with Coupa, ideally from deployment to adoption.
• Ability to build strong trusting relationships with business partners and suppliers.
• Demonstrated experience in problem solving, consensus building, and negotiation.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on data-driven decision-making.
• Familiarity with procurement software and systems, such as e-procurement platforms or contract management tools.
• Knowledge of contract law and ITIL is preferred.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint for data manipulation and presentations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate across departments.

Responsibilities

• Act as the subject matter expert for Coupa deployment and adoption.
• Maintain the firm's procurement function on Coupa for Contract Life Cycle Management, Procure to Pay and Vendor Onboarding.
• Maintain a comprehensive procurement strategy aligned with the firm's goals and policies.
• Identify, evaluate and onboard vendors with favorable terms and pricing.
• Maintain relationships with key vendors, monitoring performance and addressing issues.
• Manage the contract lifecycle from selection to negotiation, execution and renewal.
• Collaborate with product owners and legal to review contract terms and conditions.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and ethical standards.
• Monitor procurement spend with leadership and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Assess risks related to procurement including supplier reliability and data security.
• Provide insights to senior management based on data-driven analysis.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Data-driven decisions

Relationship building

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Supply Chain

Tools

Coupa

Contract management tools

Excel

PowerPoint

e-procurement platforms

Job description

Overview

At Norton Rose Fulbright, people thrive because of a shared commitment to quality, unity and integrity. The firm delivers client solutions across regions and supports ambition, development and shared success. With more than 3,000 lawyers and 3,000 business services professionals across 50 offices, the global firm provides a full range of legal services to leading corporations and financial institutions.

Position

The Procurement Manager works closely with the Head of Vendor Management on contract management, vendor conflicts, strategic sourcing, contract review and management, and relationship management. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in IT procurement, negotiation skills, and a proven ability to drive efficiency and cost savings. The role reports to the Head of Procurement and Vendor Management. This position is ideally located in Austin, Dallas, or Houston, Texas, and may require presence in the office from time to time in accordance with the firm\'s hybrid work policy.

Responsibilities

• Act as the subject matter expert for Coupa deployment and adoption.

• Maintain the firm\'s procurement function on Coupa for Contract Life Cycle Management, Procure to Pay and Vendor Onboarding.

• Maintain a comprehensive procurement strategy aligned with the firm\'s goals and objectives, including policies and procedures for purchasing products and services.

• Identify, evaluate and onboard vendors and suppliers, negotiating favorable terms and pricing agreements while ensuring quality and compliance.

• Maintain relationships with key vendors, monitoring performance and addressing any issues or concerns in a timely manner.

• Manage the contract lifecycle management process, from initial vendor selection to contract negotiation, execution and renewal.

• Collaborate with product owners and internal legal counsel to review and negotiate contract terms and conditions, ensuring alignment with firm policies.

• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, as well as ethical standards, in all procurement activities.

• Work closely with business services leadership to monitor and analyze procurement spend, identifying opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.

• Assess and mitigate risks associated with procurement activities, including supplier reliability, compliance and data security.

• Provide insights and recommendations to senior management based on data-driven analysis of procurement activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field required.

• Minimum 7 years of experience in procurement, supply chain management, or vendor management, preferably within a legal or professional services environment.

• Demonstrated experience with Coupa, ideally from deployment to adoption.

• Ability to build strong trusting relationships with business partners and suppliers.

• Demonstrated experience in problem solving, consensus building, and negotiation.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on data-driven decision-making.

• Familiarity with procurement software and systems, such as e-procurement platforms or contract management tools.

• Knowledge of contract law and IT Service Delivery Management (ITIL) preferred.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite in particular data manipulation in Excel and presentation build in PowerPoint.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and levels of the organization.

Benefits and Equal Opportunity

Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP is committed to providing employees with a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that supports you, your health, and your family. Benefits include access to three medical plans, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, with pre-tax options such as health savings and flexible spending accounts. The firm also offers a 401(k) savings plan and profit-sharing plans where eligible, plus fertility benefits for eligible full-time employees.

The firm provides a competitive paid time off plan with a minimum of 20 days off based on role and tenure, a generous paid parental leave benefit of at least 14 weeks, and 11 firm holidays.

Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with applicable federal laws and regulations regarding the collection and recording of certain data. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. The firm provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you require assistance or accommodation, please contact [e-mail]. We will determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. This business uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to maintain a lawful workforce. Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The firm prohibits discrimination against employees or applicants for discussing or disclosing pay, except where required by law, and in accordance with applicable regulations. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c).