Sidley Austin LLP · 4 days ago
Buyer
US-IL-Chicago
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$70K/yr - $90K/yr
3+ years expSidley Austin LLP is a law firm seeking a Buyer to support their day-to-day Procurement operations. The role focuses on driving efficiency and value while managing competitive sourcing events, supplier relationships, and purchasing activities.
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Responsibilities
Manage day-to-day purchasing activities, including requisition review, competitive sourcing (RFI, RFP, RFQ), and purchase order development and tracking
Evaluate supplier proposals and make recommendations to leadership based on total cost of ownership, service quality, and overall value
Support the strategic management of smaller spend categories, identifying opportunities for cost savings, supplier optimization, and process efficiency
Conduct supplier onboarding, qualification, and performance reviews to ensure compliance with Firm standards and continuous improvement
Assist in the negotiation and management of supplier agreements, ensuring pricing, service levels, and risk mitigation align with business objectives
Partner with Procurement leadership, Accounting, and IT to support ongoing enhancement and optimization of the Firm’s S2P tools and processes
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to drive process improvements and promote the use of preferred sourcing channels and procurement best practices
Provide training and guidance to end users on procurement procedures and system functionality
Support procurement reporting, spend analysis, and data-driven insights to inform sourcing decisions and category strategies
Lead or contribute to departmental initiatives that enhance procurement operations, governance, and efficiency
Ensure all procurement activities comply with Firm policies, procedures, and internal controls
Strong understanding of Source-to-Pay (S2P) systems; with experience supporting system enhancements and process improvement initiatives, and a desire to develop or further expand expertise in Procurement and AI-enabled technologies
Analytical thinker with the ability to interpret spend and supplier performance data to support strategic decisions
Demonstrated ability to manage sourcing activities and vendor relationships across indirect spend categories
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in either Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Finance or equivalent
A minimum of 3 years of experience in a procurement-oriented role with at least 2 years supporting S2P platforms such as SAP Ariba, Coupa, Oracle Cloud, or similar tools
Prior experience performing detailed comparative financial analysis and present findings in logical, concise manner
Effective communicator with strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills
Strong understanding of S2P process design and optimization
Technical aptitude with cloud-based procurement tools and data analytics
Strong organizational skills
Strong attention to detail
Good judgment
Strong interpersonal communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others
Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion
Able to work under pressure
Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities
Preferred
Certified Procurement Manager (CPM) or Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)
Highly organized with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
Past customer-service experience
Benefits
Bonus eligibility
Comprehensive benefits program
Company
Sidley Austin LLP
Sidley is an elite global law firm.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Anne Falvey
Chief Knowledge Officer
CARTER G. PHILLIPS
Partner
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