Manager, Procurement

Job Description The Procurement Manager works closely with the Head of Vendor Management on contract management, vendor conflicts, strategic sourcing, contract review and management, and relationship management. The candidate will have a strong background in IT procurement, negotiation skills, and proven ability to drive efficiency and cost savings. This position reports to the Head of Procurement and Vendor Management and is located in Austin, Dallas, or Houston, Texas. It requires presence in office from time to time pursuant to the firm’s hybrid work policy. 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 objectives, including policies and procedures for purchasing products and services. Identify, evaluate and onboard vendors and suppliers, negotiating favorable terms and pricing agreements while ensuring quality and compliance. Maintain relationships with key vendors, monitoring performance and addressing any issues or concerns in a timely manner. Manage the contract lifecycle management process, from initial vendor selection to contract negotiation, execution and renewal. Collaborate with product owners and internal legal counsel to review and negotiate contract terms and conditions, ensuring alignment with firm policies. Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, as well as ethical standards, in all procurement activities. Work closely with business services leadership to monitor and analyze procurement spend, identifying opportunities for cost savings and process improvements. Assess and mitigate risks associated with procurement activities, including supplier reliability, compliance and data security. Provide insights and recommendations to senior management based on data-driven analysis of procurement activities. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field. 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. Strong problem solving, consensus building, and negotiation skills. 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 IT Service Delivery Management (ITIL) preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel data manipulation and PowerPoint presentation building. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and levels. Benefits Employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, including access to three medical plans, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. Pre-tax benefits such as health savings and flexible spending accounts are available. Eligibility for a 401(k) savings plan and profit-sharing plans may apply. Full-time employees can access fertility benefits to support family‑forming journeys. The firm offers a competitive paid time off plan, minimum of 20 days off based on role and tenure, and a generous paid parental leave benefit providing minimum of 14 weeks of paid leave to bond with a newborn or adopted child. Employees enjoy 11 firm holidays. Equal Employment Opportunity Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal laws and their implementing regulations. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. The firm is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. This business uses E‑Verify in its hiring practices. Following federal guidelines, employees are not required to disclose their own or others' pay unless necessary for official functions. #J-18808-Ljbffr