Manager, Procurement

NRF United Kingdom; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) savings plan

Generous paid time off plan

Job summary

Norton Rose Fulbright is hiring a Procurement Manager based in Houston, Texas. This position requires strong negotiation skills and a minimum of seven years of experience in procurement, especially in a legal environment.

The Procurement Manager will oversee Coupa deployment, manage vendor relationships, and ensure compliance with procurement laws and regulations. The firm offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance and competitive paid time off.

Qualifications

• Minimum seven years of experience in procurement or vendor management.
• Demonstrated experience with Coupa from deployment to adoption.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as subject matter expert for Coupa deployment.
• Maintain firm’s procurement process on Coupa.
• Negotiate favorable terms with vendors.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Relationship building

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

Coupa

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Job Overview

Norton Rose Fulbright is a global law firm with more than 3,000 lawyers and business service professionals. The Procurement Manager position is based in Austin, TX and reports to the Head of Procurement & Vendor Management.

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, 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 issues in a timely manner.
• Manage the contract lifecycle management process from vendor selection to contract negotiation, execution and renewal.
• Collaborate with product owners, internal legal counsel and other stakeholders to review and negotiate contract terms, ensuring alignment with firm policies.
• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory and ethical requirements in all procurement activities.
• Monitor and analyze procurement spend jointly with business services leadership to identify cost savings and process improvement opportunities.
• 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.
• Minimum seven years of experience in procurement, supply chain management or vendor management, preferably within a legal or professional services environment.
• Demonstrated experience with Coupa from deployment to adoption.
• Strong negotiation, problem‑solving, consensus building and analytical skills.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with business partners and suppliers.
• Familiarity with e‑procurement platforms or contract management tools.
• Knowledge of contract law and IT Service Delivery Management (ITIL) preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel for data manipulation and PowerPoint for presentations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and levels of the organization.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance.
• Pre‑tax benefits such as Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account.
• 401(k) savings plan and eligible profit‑sharing plans.
• Fertility benefits for full‑time employees.
• Generous paid time off plan, minimum 20 days off based on role and tenure.
• Paid parental leave benefit of at least 14 weeks for parents of newborns or adopted children.
• 11 firm holidays.

E‑Verify & Equal Opportunity

Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal laws and regulations. The firm does not use self‑identification data to make hiring decisions and maintains confidentiality. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. The firm provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. For E‑Verify and to assist with reasonable accommodation requests, contact [e-mail].