Procurement Analyst

Job :

Category:
Procurement/Facilities

Type:
Regular Full-Time

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Scheduled

Hours:

40+

Workplace:
Hybrid

Foley & Lardner LLP is a great place to work because of what we do and how we do it. Here, your unique perspectives, experiences, and abilities will be embraced and developed, so you can excel. Being a part of Foley means having the opportunities and resources necessary to gain experience, advance professional goals, and forge meaningful connections. It’s a place where you can build your career and enjoy professionally satisfying work.

We have over 2,300 people who are #Happyat Foley, and we think you will be too.

Foley & Lardner is currently seeking a Procurement Analyst to join our Facilities and Procurement team. This role is responsible for selecting the appropriate vendor sourcing process and determining the stakeholders to include. The position guides internal stakeholders through vendor selection processes for significant firm matters such as cost and third-party risk. The Analyst will prepare requests for information, quotes, or proposals (RFx);

actively participate on cross-functional project teams; assist with proposal analysis; negotiate price, service standards, and other contractual terms as required.

• Act as the primary liaison and decision-maker for vendor relationships and sourcing processes, including scheduling supplier meetings, obtaining product information, and collaborating with requisitioning departments throughout the procurement cycle up to final vendor selection and contract execution.
• Provide recommendations on deal structure and negotiation strategies using professional knowledge and expertise.
• Engage risk stakeholders, including internal counsel and information security, during vendor review and contracting processes.
• Determine when proposed commercial terms during negotiations align with the firm's best interests.
• Contact vendors regarding procurement-related issues such as non-compliance, negotiations, quality assurance, and warranty concerns.
• Promote standardization of equipment, materials, consumable supplies, and forms, and encourage sharing or consolidation of purchased goods.
• Identify and recommend improved or substitute goods and services, and analyze specifications to help stakeholders determine best value options.
• Evaluate alternatives and recommend vendors based on sound criteria to ensure best value; elevate supplier deficiencies or non-compliance to stakeholders and document approval exceptions.
• Stay informed on market developments and procurement trends to identify opportunities beneficial to the firm.
• Prepare and issue purchase orders for assigned categories.
• Review and process invoices for related purchases.
• Maintain contract and asset databases for assigned categories.
• Ensure all executed contracts and purchase orders meet firm requirements.

• High School Diploma (or equivalent) required;
  Bachelor's degree and Procurement Certification (CPSM or CTPE) desired.
• Minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience in procurement required. #LI-Hybrid
• Strong organizational skills and a detail-oriented aptitude.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Milwaukee - $62,100 to $86,900

In support of transparency and equity in the workplace, Foley provides salary ranges for all positions. The figures below represent the full compensation range of this position. The actual offered amount will be between the range minimum and midpoint based on the following factors: education, experience, geographic market, and internal pay equity at Foley.

Foley & Lardner LLP is a top ranked law firm with offices throughout the United States and abroad. At Foley we strive to remain true to our core values—our clients, integrity, our people, citizenship, diversity, trust & respect, stewardship & accountability and professional satisfaction. As a result, we offer the highest quality legal counsel to our clients, as well as outstanding professional opportunities for our employees.

Foley employees enjoy a comfortable, yet professional work environment, exceptional benefit package, state-of-the-art technology, work/life balance, great working relationships and much more.

We invite you to consider a career with Foley.