Procurement Attorney - Strategic Sourcing & Contracts

Axiom; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 105,000 - 325,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid holidays and PTO

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Axiom seeks Procurement Attorneys to support major technology and consumer goods clients in Chicago. You will draft, negotiate, and advise on procurement and supplier agreements across materials and services, partnering with cross-functional teams on sourcing initiatives.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years of procurement/contracting experience, U.S. bar licensure, and a track record closing complex supplier agreements.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience as an attorney handling procurement, strategic sourcing, supply chain, and/or commercial contracting matters.
• Experience drafting and negotiating complex supplier and procurement agreements, preferably involving raw materials, components, finished goods, or manufacturing.
• Active attorney license in good standing with a U.S. state bar.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate, and advise on procurement, sourcing, supplier, and vendor agreements, including agreements for raw materials, components, finished goods, and related services.
• Partner with procurement, supply chain, operations, and business teams on strategic sourcing initiatives, supplier relationships, and commercial negotiations.
• Advise on supplier risk and contract issues, including pricing, warranties, indemnification, product quality, shortages, delivery obligations, and business continuity.
• Provide legal guidance on procurement policies, compliance requirements, disputes, and supplier performance issues throughout the contracting lifecycle.

Skills

Procurement experience

Contract negotiation

Strategic sourcing

Compliance knowledge

Education

State bar license (US)

Job description

Axiom seeks Procurement Attorneys to support major technology and consumer goods clients in Chicago. You will draft, negotiate, and advise on procurement and supplier agreements across materials and services, partnering with cross-functional teams on sourcing initiatives.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years of procurement/contracting experience, U.S. bar licensure, and a track record closing complex supplier agreements.