Strategic IT Procurement Manager – Coupa & Contracts

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

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.