Procurement Analyst

Husch Blackwell LLP is a full-service litigation and business law firm with multiple locations across the United States, serving clients with domestic and international operations. We foster an engaged, diverse, and inclusive team culture of accountability and purpose that makes our Firm and our communities better.

About the role

This position is open in any of our brick-and-mortar office locations and will work a hybrid schedule, initially starting at 3-5 days per week in office, with the potential to move to remote work after 6 months based on work proficiency.

The Procurement Analyst is primarily responsible for ensuring the completion of complex procurement functions and asset management processes involving independent judgment and analysis in support of acquisitions made by administrative departments and client purchases as requested by attorneys.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Firm policies and procedures, and monitor sourcing processes.
• Compile data from a wide variety of sources to analyze spend/usage.
• Research and analyze new products, market conditions, and trends affecting pricing and availability.
• Develop product/service specifications with business areas and procurement management to communicate needs to suppliers.
• Initiate or support sourcing processes by obtaining competitive costs via Requests for Quotations, Proposals, or Information (RFx).
• Assess supplier capabilities and create comparative analyses of costs, features, and terms.
• Develop and present source-selection recommendations to Senior Manager of Procurement and business area management.
• Negotiate costs, delivery schedules, and terms, including contract establishment with suppliers, sometimes in collaboration with staff attorneys.
• Generate purchase orders (POs) through requisitions and manage the full lifecycle of each PO.
• Monitor delivery status, expedite shipments, and address supplier performance issues.
• Support administration of acquisition contracts throughout their lifecycle.
• Monitor project task reporting for software licensing and hardware maintenance management, including renewal processing.
• Perform other duties or projects as requested.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with major coursework in a related field; or a combination of education and commensurate work experience.
• Trade training preferred.
• 5-7 years’ experience in a related field, preferably in a professional services environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, take initiative, and proactively identify opportunities for improvement.
• Proven expertise in negotiating contracts, conducting detailed analysis, reviewing and drafting contract language, and achieving cost savings through strategic sourcing and process optimization.
• Strong commitment to delivering exceptional service and support to internal and external stakeholders, including high-level executives and attorneys.
• Documented success in managing projects from inception to completion, prioritizing multiple urgent requests, and maintaining productivity in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to process adherence, due diligence, accuracy, and comprehensive documentation.
• Technologically adept, with proficiency in procurement software (particularly Coupa), advanced Excel skills, and the ability to quickly learn and leverage new digital tools and AI.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and mitigate operational risk and fraud, integrate technology platforms, and implement solutions to streamline procurement processes and reduce organizational risk.
• CPSM or similar procurement certification preferred.

Success in this role will be measured by negotiated cost savings, project execution, supplier performance, and consistently maintaining clear, accurate records.

Benefits

• Medical and dental coverage.
• Life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Pre-tax flexible spending account for medical and dependent care expenses.
• Employee assistance program.
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays.
• Retirement plan program after meeting eligibility requirements.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with skill and experience. The expected compensation ranges for this position in various states and jurisdictions are as follows:

• State of California: $70,000 - $142,000
• State of Colorado: $64,000 - $114,000
• State of Illinois: $63,000 - $122,000
• State of Massachusetts: $70,000 - $133,000
• State of Minnesota: $70,000 - $115,000
• Washington, D.C.: $90,000 - $132,000

Bonus opportunities are non-guaranteed and dependent upon individual and firm performance.

Schedule

Hybrid schedule, initially 3-5 days per week in office, with potential to move to remote work after 6 months based on work proficiency.