Procurement Analyst

About the Firm

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 believe that diverse, equitable, and inclusive teams lead to better outcomes and are committed to retaining, recruiting, developing, and promoting talented lawyers and business professionals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Our firm fosters an engaged, diverse, and inclusive team culture of accountability and purpose.

About the Role

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

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Firm policies and procedures, and monitor sourcing processes.
• Compile data from various sources to analyze spend and 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 through Requests for Quotations (RFQs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), or Requests for Information (RFIs).
• Assess supplier capabilities and create complex analyses on comparative costs, features, and terms submitted by suppliers.
• Develop and present recommendations for source selection to the Senior Manager of Procurement and/or business area management.
• Negotiate costs, delivery schedules, and terms, including collaborating with staff attorneys and the Senior Manager of Procurement to establish supplier contracts.
• Generate purchase orders (POs) through requisitions and manage the full lifecycle of each PO.
• Monitor delivery status, expedite shipments as needed, and address supplier performance issues through correspondence.
• Support administration of acquisition contracts within various phases of the contract process.
• 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 of 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 both 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 the ability to create 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 to improve KPI tracking and contract management, and implement solutions to streamline procurement processes.

Success in this role will be measured by negotiated cost savings, project execution, supplier performance, and maintaining clear, accurate records. CPSM or similar procurement certification is preferred.

Pay

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

The above salaries do not include a discretionary bonus, which is non-guaranteed and dependent upon individual and firm performance.

Benefits

Full-time employees receive the following 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 (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Retirement plan program after meeting eligibility requirements

Schedule

This position 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.