Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP

Procurement & Contracts Manager

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

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in procurement or supply chain management, preferably in professional services.
  • Strong leadership and communication skills for effective collaboration and team management.
  • Proven change-management capabilities to support procurement strategy implementation.
  • Experience in vendor relationship management and contract negotiation.
  • Familiarity with KPI development and supplier performance monitoring.
  • Ability to analyze market trends and supply chain risks.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the end-to-end procurement lifecycle from sourcing to purchase order execution.
  • Develop and implement procurement strategy aligned with organizational goals.
  • Evaluate and onboard suppliers while monitoring their performance.
  • Collaborate with various departments to consolidate purchasing and ensure compliance.
  • Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities through strategic sourcing.
  • Track market trends and supply chain risks to inform procurement decisions.
  • Oversee procurement documentation and policies for accuracy and audit readiness.
  • Address supplier issues and ensure timely resolution of delivery and quality concerns.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
  • Generous paid time off policy.
  • Opportunities for professional development and certifications.
  • Hybrid work model providing flexibility.
Full Job Description
Overview

Lewis Brisbois, a national full service AmLaw 100 law firm, is seeking a Procurement Manager for our Washington, D.C. 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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