Procurement Operations Specialist (Hybrid)

Latham & Watkins LLP; Lancaster (CA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare insurance

Life and disability insurance

401k plan

11+ holidays per year / PTO 23 days in

Well-being programs

Professional development programs

Employee discounts

Affinity groups and networks

Job summary

Latham & Watkins LLP is seeking a Coordinator – Procurement Operations in Downtown Los Angeles to support the procurement function, manage requisitions, and maintain vendor relationships. This hybrid role blends in-office collaboration with flexible scheduling.

The candidate should have a minimum of two years of purchasing or database experience, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and a relevant degree. The firm offers a generous compensation package and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in management or finance is preferred.
• Minimum of two years of related purchasing or database experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Following up on purchase orders to determine delivery times and clarify back-orders, providing information to firm personnel, canceling orders or expediting delivery as possible, and authorizing modifications to ensure timely delivery.
• Resolving purchase order, invoicing, and delivery complaints and problems.
• Maintaining the procurement database, including inputting purchase orders, bid documentation, specifications, correspondence, and purchase requisitions.
• Maintaining accurate records and files of purchase requisitions, bid documentation, vendor files, and related materials.
• Coordinating communication and resolution to purchase order, invoicing, and delivery problems with all departments and vendors involved.
• Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains.
• The firm emphasizes professional interpersonal interaction at all organizational levels and strong written and verbal communication.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Customer-service orientation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in management or finance

Job description

Latham & Watkins LLP is seeking a Coordinator – Procurement Operations in Downtown Los Angeles to support the procurement function, manage requisitions, and maintain vendor relationships. This hybrid role blends in-office collaboration with flexible scheduling.

The candidate should have a minimum of two years of purchasing or database experience, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and a relevant degree. The firm offers a generous compensation package and comprehensive benefits.