Strategic Procurement Analyst (Hybrid)

Husch Blackwell; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

Husch Blackwell LLP is seeking a Procurement Analyst to support complex procurement and asset management processes across multiple U.S. offices. The role emphasizes independent analysis, policy compliance, and collaboration with attorneys and management.

Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree, 5–7 years in procurement or professional services, and strong skills in Coupa and Excel. The position offers a hybrid work model across various locations and opportunities for cost-saving initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with major coursework in related field; or combination of education and commensurate work experience required.
• Trade training preferred; 5-7 years’ experience in related field required, preferably in a professional services environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, take initiative, and proactively identify opportunities for improvement.
• Proven expertise in negotiating contracts, conducting detailed analysis, reviewing and drafting contract language, and achieving cost savings through strategic sourcing and process optimization.
• Strong commitment to delivering exceptional service and support to both internal and external stakeholders, including high-level executives and attorneys.
• Documented success in managing projects from inception to completion, effectively prioritizing multiple urgent requests, and maintaining productivity in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to process adherence, due diligence, accuracy, and the ability to create comprehensive documentation to support organizational knowledge and compliance.
• Proficiency in procurement software (particularly Coupa), advanced Excel skills, and the ability to quickly learn and leverage new digital tools and AI to drive process efficiency and automation.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and mitigate operational risk and fraud, integrate technology platforms to improve KPI tracking and contract management, and implement solutions to streamline general procurement processes and reduce organizational risk.
• Preferred CPSM or similar procurement certification.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Firm policies and procedures, and/or monitoring sourcing processes.
• Compiles data from a wide variety of sources for the purpose of analyzing spend/usage.
• Research and analyze new products, market conditions, and trends which may affect pricing and availability of products and services.
• Responsible for developing appropriate product/service specifications with the help of a business area and procurement management to accurately explain business needs to suppliers.
• Initiates or supports sourcing processes by obtaining competitive costs from suppliers through the development, release, and receipt of RFx.
• Completes assessments of supplier capabilities, and creates complex analyses on comparative costs, features, and terms submitted by suppliers in the RFx process.
• Develop and present recommendations to the Senior Manager of Procurement and/or business area management, for source selection.
• Negotiates costs, delivery schedules, and terms, including at times working with staff attorneys, along with Senior Manager of Procurement, to establish contracts with suppliers.
• Generate purchase orders through requisitions and manage full lifecycle of each PO.
• Monitors delivery status, expediting shipments as required, and supplier performance issues.

Skills

Analytical reasoning

Contract negotiation

Independent work

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Coupa

Excel

Job description

Husch Blackwell LLP is seeking a Procurement Analyst to support complex procurement and asset management processes across multiple U.S. offices. The role emphasizes independent analysis, policy compliance, and collaboration with attorneys and management.

Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree, 5–7 years in procurement or professional services, and strong skills in Coupa and Excel. The position offers a hybrid work model across various locations and opportunities for cost-saving initiatives.