Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP

Procurement & Contracts Manager

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

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in procurement or supply chain management within professional services
  • Proven leadership and team management skills
  • Strong negotiation and contract management experience
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
  • Ability to analyze data and market trends for strategic decision-making
  • Experience in managing vendor relationships and evaluating performance

Responsibilities

  • Manage the entire procurement lifecycle from sourcing to purchase order execution
  • Align procurement strategy with the organization's goals
  • Evaluate and onboard suppliers while monitoring their performance
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to consolidate purchasing power
  • Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities through strategic sourcing
  • Track market trends and supply chain risks for informed decision-making
  • Ensure procurement documentation and policies maintain accuracy and transparency
  • Resolve supplier issues and quality concerns promptly

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance benefits
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Professional development opportunities and training
  • Hybrid work flexibility with remote options
  • Work in a prestigious national law firm environment
Full Job Description
Overview

Lewis Brisbois, a national full service AmLaw 100 law firm, is seeking a Procurement Manager for our Los Angeles, CA 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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Minimum SalaryUSD $100,000.00/Yr. Maximum SalaryUSD $150,000.00/Yr.

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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Size
1,500 employees
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Founded
1979

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