Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP

Procurement & Contracts Manager

Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in procurement or supply chain management within professional services.
  • Proven track record of managing vendor relationships and negotiations.
  • Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
  • Experience with developing and executing procurement strategies.
  • Familiarity with compliance requirements and risk management in procurement.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the entire procurement lifecycle from sourcing to purchase order execution.
  • Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with company objectives.
  • Evaluate, onboard, and maintain strong relationships with suppliers.
  • Collaborate with departments to forecast needs and consolidate purchasing efforts.
  • Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities through vendor optimization.
  • Monitor market trends and supply chain risks to aid strategic decisions.
  • Ensure procurement policies and systems are accurate and audit-ready.
  • Resolve supplier issues and quality concerns promptly.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead procurement strategy in a national law firm.
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams across the organization.
  • Dynamic work environment with a focus on professional development.
  • Participation in strategic planning and decision-making processes.
  • Hybrid working model to support work-life balance.
Full Job Description
Overview

Lewis Brisbois, a national full service AmLaw 100 law firm, is seeking a Procurement Manager for our Dallas, TX office. The Procurement Manager serves as the procurement lead for the firm and helps oversee the organization’s purchasing strategy, ensuring all goods and services are acquired at the best possible balance of cost, quality, and reliability. This role builds and manages vendor relationships, manages the contract database, works with department leads to assist in negotiations, and partners with internal teams to streamline procurement workflows and support operational and strategic goals.

 

The ideal candidate brings deep experience in professional services, along with strong leadership, communication, and change‑management capabilities.

Responsibilities

 

  • Manage the end‑to‑end procurement lifecycle, including sourcing, bidding, vendor selection, contract negotiation, and purchase order execution.
  • Develop and execute the company’s procurement strategy, aligning purchasing decisions with organizational goals.
  • Evaluate and onboard suppliers, maintaining strong ongoing relationships and monitoring performance through KPIs.
  • Collaborate with cross‑functional partners (Legal, Finance, IT, Operations, etc.) to forecast needs, consolidate purchasing power, and ensure compliance.
  • Identify cost‑saving opportunities through strategic sourcing, process improvements, and vendor optimization.
  • Track market trends, pricing, and supply chain risks to inform decision‑making.
  • Oversee procurement policies, documentation, and systems to ensure accuracy, transparency, and audit readiness.
  • Resolve supplier issues, delivery challenges, and quality concerns in a timely manner.
  • Prepare and present procurement reports, budget analysis, and recommendations to leadership.

Lewis Brisbois is not accepting search firm submissions for this position.

 

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About Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP

Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP is a national law firm with over 50 offices across the United States. The firm provides a wide range of legal services to clients in various industries, including healthcare, construction, insurance, and transportation. Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP is committed to providing high-quality legal services to its clients and has been recognized as one of the top law firms in the country by various legal publications. The firm's attorneys have extensive experience in their respective practice areas and are dedicated to achieving the best possible outcomes for their clients.
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1,500 employees
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Founded
1979

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