Coordinator - Procurement Operations

Coordinator - Procurement OperationsThe Coordinator - Procurement Operations is an integral part of Latham's Procurement & Expense Management team. This role will be responsible for supporting the procurement function by managing purchase requisitions, maintaining vendor relationships, and ensuring timely and cost?effective acquisition of goods and services, while coordinating requisitions for supplies, services, and equipment, including reviewing requisitions for bid instructions, purchase orders, vendor selection, and specifications. This role will be located in our Global Services office in Downtown Los Angeles.

Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.Other key responsibilities include:Following up on purchase orders to determine delivery times and clarify back?orders, providing such information to individuals within the firm, canceling orders or expediting delivery as possible, and authorizing modifications to ensure the firm receives equipment and supplies of appropriate quality and quantity in a timely mannerResolving purchase order, invoicing, and delivery complaints and problemsMaintaining the procurement database, including inputting purchase orders, bid documentation, specifications, correspondence, and purchase requisitionsMaintaining accurate records and files of purchase requisitions, bid documentation, vendor files, and related materialsCoordinating communication and resolution to purchase order, invoicing, and delivery problems with all departments and vendors involvedProtecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retainsWe'd love to hear from you if you:Possess well?developed and professional interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firmDemonstrate excellent communication skills, both written and verbalExhibit the ability to work in a team environment with a customer?service focusAnd have:A high school diploma or equivalentA bachelor's degree with a management or finance background, preferablyA minimum of two (2) years of related purchasing or database experience, preferablyLatham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era), gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.Pay Range: USD $75,000.00 - USD $90,000.00 /Yr.