Strategic Sourcing Consultant - Indirect Category

Harbor; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Hybrid option (Chicago)

Job summary

Harbor is seeking a Sourcing Consultant to support procurement services for major law firms and corporate legal departments. The role involves risk assessment, vendor onboarding, strategic sourcing, contract review, and ongoing vendor monitoring.

The position is full-time and remote, with potential to work hybrid from our Chicago offices. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, conduct data analysis, and craft client-ready insights throughout engagements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Supply Chain or Operations.
• At least 3 years of relevant procurement or consulting experience.
• Knowledge of procurement processes, related tech, and client interaction.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (PowerPoint, Word).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal and client teams to gather requirements.
• Analyze procurement functions and conduct interviews and data analysis.
• Leverage IP and research to support best-practice viewpoints.
• Create and deliver presentations during engagements.
• Develop creative, strategic procurement solutions.
• Plan projects to facilitate implementation.
• Support practice operations and business development tasks as needed.

Skills

Procurement knowledge

Client interaction

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics/SC/Operations

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Harbor is looking for a Sourcing Consultant to join our growing team. The practice provides procurement services - both ad hoc and managed - to support clients (large law firms and corporate legal departments) with their vendor governance lifecycle including risk assessments and vendor onboarding, strategic sourcing, buying, contract review, and ongoing monitoring of vendor relationships to ultimately mitigate risk and increase value.

We are looking for someone to support the Sourcing and Advisory team that has an interest in ongoing learning to stay on top of best practices and related technology in the market to support these functions.

This is a full-time remote position that can be worked from anywhere in the USA or can work hybrid from our Chicago offices.

Responsibilities:

• Work internally with cross-functional teams as well as externally with clients to facilitate requirements gathering
• Conduct informational interviews and data analysis to assess procurement functions
• Leverage internal intellectual property and research to support a point of view on best practices
• Play a key role in creating and delivering presentations throughout consulting engagements
• Generate creative, strategic solutions
• Develop project plans to facilitate implementation
• Support ad hoc practice operations and business development projects, as needed

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Supply Chain or Operations
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in a procurement related role or consulting team-oriented environment focused on strategic sourcing, procurement, contract review, vendor due diligence, process improvement, and/or project management
• Functional knowledge of procurement processes, procurement related technology, and experience in client interaction
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel. High degree of comfort using other Microsoft products (PowerPoint, Word)

About Us:

Harbor is the preeminent provider of expert services across strategy, legal technology, operations, and intelligence. Our globally integrated team of 800+ strategists, technologists, and specialists navigate alongside our clients – leading law firms, corporations, and their law departments – to provide essential resources and invaluable insights. Anchored in a rich heritage of deep knowledge, steadfast relationships, and mutual respect, our unwavering dedication lies in shaping the future of the legal industry and fostering enduring partnerships within our community and ecosystem.

Harbor is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, national origin, ancestry, age, parental status, disabled status, veteran status, or any other legally protected classification, in accordance with applicable law.