Procurement Manager

Jenner & Block LLP is a law firm with a fearless reputation and global reach, high‑level problem solvers in litigation, government controversies, investigations, regulatory challenges, and complex corporate transactions. With offices in Century City, Chicago, London, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, and Washington, DC, the firm represents a wide range of clients, counseling Fortune 100 companies, large privately held corporations, major nonprofits, top universities, private equity investors, and Native American tribes.

Consistently recognized as a firm that stands up for its values with its commitment to justice and community service, Jenner has been named the No. 1 pro bono firm 13 times in the United States by The American Lawyer.

The Procurement Manager serves as a subject matter expert in technology and professional services contracting, providing strategic guidance on complex negotiations and serving as a key liaison between business stakeholders, the Office of General Counsel, and external vendors. This role requires the ability to independently manage high‑value, high‑complexity contract negotiations and drive process improvements across the contract lifecycle. Individuals in this role must demonstrate sound business judgment and the highest level of professionalism in communications with attorneys, staff, and vendors

• 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

• 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…