Global Procurement Specialist | Los Angeles | $90K-$120K

We’re partnering with a highly regarded law firm to identify a Global Procurement Specialist to join its Downtown Los Angeles office. This role will manage the full lifecycle of third-party vendor relationships, from sourcing and onboarding through contract negotiation, performance management, renewals, and offboarding. The position will work closely with Procurement, Finance, IT, Facilities, and firm leadership to manage vendor performance, control costs, negotiate favorable terms, and improve procurement processes across the firm. Responsibilities: Manage vendor relationships across legal research, technology, expense/AP platforms, travel, facilities, and professional services Lead RFP/RFI processes, benchmark pricing, and negotiate contracts, SLAs, and pricing structures Draft, review, and manage vendor contracts, including renewals, auto-renewal provisions, and termination deadlines Establish and monitor vendor performance metrics and conduct periodic business reviews Serve as an escalation point for vendor service issues, billing discrepancies, and disputes Partner with Finance/AP to reconcile invoices and resolve billing issues Support vendor risk management, due diligence, data security assessments, and compliance requirements Identify vendor consolidation and cost-saving opportunities across offices and practice groups Track vendor spend, cost savings, and budget performance Stay current on emerging procurement, expense management, e-billing, and legal technology tools Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or a related field, or equivalent experience 5+ years of vendor management, procurement, or strategic sourcing experience Demonstrated experience negotiating contracts and managing vendor performance Experience with contract lifecycle management, expense management, or e-procurement platforms such as Ironclad, Concur, Coupa, or Emburse Chrome River Strong Excel and analytical skills, including experience building spend and cost-savings analyses and presenting findings to leadership Familiarity with legal-specific vendor categories such as e-discovery, legal research, court reporting, and expert witness services Excellent communication and relationship-management skills with the ability to work across Finance, IT, HR, and attorney stakeholders Law firm or professional services experience strongly preferred #J-18808-Ljbffr