Procurement Operations Specialist — Hybrid

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

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401k plan

11+ paid holidays per year

PTO 23 days first year

Well-being programs

Professional development

Employee discounts

Affinity groups and networks

Job summary

Latham & Watkins LLP in Los Angeles seeks a Coordinator – Procurement Operations to manage purchase requisitions, vendor relations, and timely procurement of goods and services. Role located in the Global Services office in Downtown Los Angeles with a hybrid schedule.

Responsibilities include coordinating requisitions, reviewing bid instructions, and ensuring cost-effective acquisitions while maintaining procurement records and protecting sensitive information.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; bachelor’s degree preferred in management or finance.
• Two+ years of related purchasing or database experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a customer-service mindset.

Responsibilities

• Follow up on purchase orders to determine delivery times and expediting when needed.
• Resolve PO, invoicing, and delivery issues and maintain procurement records.
• Maintain procurement database, bid documentation, and vendor files.
• Coordinate communications across departments and vendors to resolve problems.
• Protect sensitive, confidential, and proprietary information.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Customer service focus

Education

Bachelor's degree in management or finance

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Latham & Watkins LLP in Los Angeles seeks a Coordinator – Procurement Operations to manage purchase requisitions, vendor relations, and timely procurement of goods and services. Role located in the Global Services office in Downtown Los Angeles with a hybrid schedule.

Responsibilities include coordinating requisitions, reviewing bid instructions, and ensuring cost-effective acquisitions while maintaining procurement records and protecting sensitive information.