Kirkland & Ellis · 1 day ago
Sourcing Analyst (Technology)
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$100K/yr - $110K/yr
3+ years expKirkland & Ellis is a leading law firm known for its commitment to legal excellence and innovation. They are seeking a Sourcing Analyst to support Procurement strategies by negotiating commercial terms, evaluating vendors, and conducting market research across technology-related goods and services.
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Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Strong customer service and professional judgment
Demonstrated analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills
A self-starter with intellectual curiosity, strong attention to detail, effective time management, and the ability to apply learnings across similar projects and transactions
Coachable, adaptable, and committed to continuous improvement
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office (MS Office), particularly Excel
Preferred
Experience with technology-related categories, including software licensing and subscriptions and complex professional services (e.g., managed services, consulting, outsourced staffing), strongly preferred
Prior experience in a law firm or professional services environment, along with advanced financial analysis or process management skills, is a plus
Experience with spend analytics, contract databases, ticketing or workflow tools, and procure-to-pay (P2P) systems strongly preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive healthcare
Paid time off
Retirement
Personal support
Tailored learning and development opportunities
Company
Kirkland & Ellis
Kirkland & Ellis is a law firm that offers a wide range of legal assistance in labor, government, and intellectual property litigation.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
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