Jenner & Block · 1 day ago
Procurement Manager
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$120K/yr - $180K/yr
7+ years expJenner & Block LLP is a law firm with a global reach and a commitment to justice and community service. The Procurement Manager serves as a subject matter expert in technology and professional services contracting, providing strategic guidance on complex negotiations and managing high-value contract negotiations.
Legal
Responsibilities
Lead negotiations for complex IT/SaaS agreements, enterprise software licenses, and professional services contracts
Draft, review, and redline vendor agreements to ensure alignment with firm policies and objectives
Advise business teams and Procurement leadership on commercial and legal considerations, escalating to General Counsel as appropriate
Interpret existing contract language and develop strategies to mitigate risk
Serve as primary contact for technology and professional services contracting
Build trusted relationships with IT leadership, business owners, and project managers
Coordinate cross-functional reviews with Information Security, Privacy, Finance, and General Counsel
Enhance contract lifecycle processes and develop contract templates, playbooks, and negotiation guidelines
Monitor industry trends and regulatory developments affecting technology contracting
Contribute to procurement policy and procedure development
Support strategic vendor relationship management, performance monitoring, and contract renewals
Coordinate resolution of contract disputes or performance issues
Research, evaluate, and procure technology and professional services using appropriate methods
Develop scopes and evaluation criteria for RFPs, RFQs, and RFIs
Participate in proposal evaluations and provide procurement recommendations based on bid analysis
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Information Technology, or a related field, or the equivalent combination of education and experience
A minimum of seven (7) to ten (10) years of progressive procurement experience is required, with at least three years focused on IT/SaaS contract negotiation and management within a corporate legal, professional services, or finance environment
Demonstrated expertise in negotiating enterprise software agreements, cloud services contracts, and technology licensing arrangements is essential
Expert-level knowledge of IT/SaaS contract structures, including licensing models, SLAs, data security provisions, and technology-specific risk allocation
Strong understanding of professional services agreements, consulting arrangements, and statement of work development
Familiarity with data privacy regulations, cybersecurity requirements, and compliance frameworks relevant to legal industry vendors
Knowledge of contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems and procurement technology platforms
Advanced analytical skills to evaluate complex contractual issues, identify risk, and develop creative solutions
Exceptional negotiation skills with a track record of achieving favorable commercial and legal terms
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex concepts for diverse stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with advanced redlining and document comparison skills
Company
Jenner & Block
Jenner & Block is a law firm with global reach, with more than 500 lawyers and offices in Chicago
501-1000 employees
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