About Kirkland & Ellis

At Kirkland & Ellis, we don't just meet the standard for legal excellence - we set it. Our culture is built on teamwork, ingenuity and an unwavering commitment to continuous growth. We tackle the most sophisticated legal challenges with bold ideas and innovative solutions, powered by the exceptional experience and ambition of our 7,000+ people, including 4,000+ attorneys, across 22 offices worldwide. Our dedicated professionals share our lawyers' commitment to excellence and show up each day to do meaningful work that helps drive global business, investment and innovation forward.

What You'll Do

Are you driven by contract negotiations, market insight, strategic business decisions,-and excited to help shape how a dynamic organization sources and procures technology and professional services? As a Sourcing Analyst, you'll support Procurement strategies by negotiating commercial terms, evaluating vendors, conducting market research, and conducting pricing analysis across technology-related goods and services, including professional services, software acquisitions, and renewals. Working closely with internal stakeholders and senior team members, you'll help align sourcing strategies with business needs while ensuring a seamless, compliant, and value-driven procurement experience.
• End-to-End Sourcing Support: Lead the full procurement lifecycle for projects within assigned categories-tracking progress, resolving issues, and proactively communicating with stakeholders, vendors, and Procurement team members.
• Contract Lifecycle Management: Track and manage expiring agreements within assigned categories to support timely renewals or re-sourcing decisions.
• Negotiation Support: Lead pricing and contract negotiations for assigned categories, preparing negotiation strategies, materials, and pricing models to maximize value and mitigate risk.
• Commercial Review: Analyze vendor quotes, order forms, and statements of work to identify opportunities to strengthen commercial terms and overall engagement value.
• RFx Management & Pricing Analysis: Create and administer vendor requests (Request for Information, Proposal, or Quote (RFx)), evaluate responses, and develop pricing analysis for stakeholder and senior team review.
• Market Research & Due Diligence: Conduct market research, supplier due diligence, and competitive benchmarking to assess vendor capabilities, pricing strategies, and market trends.
• Legal Collaboration: Partner closely with Procurement Counsel during contract review and negotiation, ensuring complete and accurate documentation throughout the process.
• Stakeholder Partnership: Build strong relationships with internal business services professionals to understand business requirements, service objectives, and strategic initiatives impacting vendor services.
• Process Guidance & Compliance: Guide stakeholders through required Procurement processes, clearly communicating policies and best practices to support compliance and efficiency.
• Category & Market Insight: Monitor category trends, benchmarks, and best practices while supporting cost-reduction initiatives such as vendor consolidation, value engineering, and alternative sourcing options.
• Risk & Continuity Support: Assist in identifying and monitoring supply chain risks-including supplier disruption, quality concerns, geopolitical factors, and regulatory compliance-to help ensure continuity.

What You'll Bring
• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Finance, Supply Chain, Operations, or Project Management, is required; with 3+ years of experience in Procurement, Sourcing, and Vendor Management functions, demonstrating strong foundational knowledge.
• Category Expertise: Experience with technology-related categories, including software licensing and subscriptions and complex professional services (e.g., managed services, consulting, outsourced staffing), strongly preferred.
• Customer Service: Strong customer service and professional judgment.
• Analytical & Communication Skills: Demonstrated analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Independent Work Style: A self-starter with intellectual curiosity, strong attention to detail, effective time management, and the ability to apply learnings across similar projects and transactions.
• Adaptability & Growth Mindset: Coachable, adaptable, and committed to continuous improvement.
• Industry Exposure: Prior experience in a law firm or professional services environment, along with advanced financial analysis or process management skills, is a plus.
• Technology: Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office (MS Office), particularly Excel; experience with spend analytics, contract databases, ticketing or workflow tools, and procure-to-pay (P2P) systems strongly preferred.

If you're energized by creating measurable value through smart procurement strategies, collaborative problem solving, and market -driven sourcing, we'd love to hear from you.

Compensation

The base salary range below represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position in Chicago. This range may differ based on your geographic location and cost of living considerations. At Kirkland & Ellis, we consider compensation more than just a base salary. We offer an exceptional range of flexible benefits including comprehensive healthcare, paid time off, and retirement. We also offer personal support and tailored learning and development opportunities all designed to help you realize your full potential both in life and at work.

Compensation Range:

Chicago: $100,000 - $110,000

How to Apply

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