Manager, Procurement & Strategic Vendor Management

Dentons US LLP is currently recruiting for a Procurement & Strategic Vendor Management (SVM) Manager. Chicago is the preferred location; however, strong candidates in other locations will also be considered. This position works with all vendors to ensure that proper set up and purchasing policies are implemented throughout the Firm; to negotiate favorable contracts for the Firm on all key vendor relationships; manage the Firm's relationships with internal and external resources as it relates to the vendor set up and maintenance process, and partner with our vendors to ensure good relations from a financial and operational perspective. This position reports to the Senior Director, Financial Programs. Responsibilities Procurement & Strategic Sourcing Develop, lead and execute procurement strategies Provide broad direction and delegate objectives for multiple SVM and procurement disciplines Perform all procurement and contracting activities including pre-qualification, negotiation and preparation of contracts working with assigned lead team Assist in managing transitional career and learning opportunities for SVM and Procurement team Drive best purchasing practices across Dentons US departments while leveraging best business processes to achieve measurable invoice routing Analyze firmwide spending data to identify consolidation opportunities, cost savings, standardization opportunities, and supplier risk Develop and report procurement KPIs, including cost savings, cost avoidance, contract compliance, supplier performance, procurement cycle time, and risk mitigation metrics Direct end-to-end RFI and RFP assessment processes, collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to define requirements, evaluate proposals, and establish vendor rankings Contract Lifecycle Management Lead negotiation of master service agreements, statements of work, licensing agreements, and purchasing contracts Manage vendor life cycle: on-boarding through off-boarding Identify opportunities beyond current scope of work to improve process flow Drive seamless purchasing process and efficiencies through process Develop key relationships with business stakeholders and strategic supply partners to strengthen the Firm’s standing Manage all key contracts tracked in the Contract Management System for renewals to ensure there are no lapsed contracts and renewals are negotiated to obtain best price and services Vendor Management Develop, manage and execute all key vendor relationships and contracts, negotiate favorable pricing Oversee supplier onboarding, performance monitoring, contract compliance, and renewal management. Analyze vendor activity, research "Best in Class" vendors to provide needed sourcing and recommend key vendor relationships Conduct business review meetings with key stakeholders to assess risk, review future strategies and identify potential savings and improvements Provide quarterly reviews for management on purchasing savings, risk assessments Collaborate with global procurement team members when Dentons US is included in global contracts and/or other requests for proposals Process Improvement & Technology Identify opportunities to streamline procurement workflows and improve purchasing efficiency Implement and manage procurement technologies, contract repositories, supplier databases, and reporting tools Develop dashboards and reporting capabilities providing visibility into spending patterns, supplier performance, and savings results Maintain real time awareness of vendor performance, deadline management for supplier and contract renewal opportunities, and maintain and enhance the Firm’s vendor experience wherever possible Champion continuous improvement initiatives across the procurement lifecycle Other duties as needed to fully meet the requirements of the role Experience & Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience 8+ years progressive experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, vendor management, fina…

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