Sourcing Manager

Faegre Drinker is a firm designed for clients and designed for you. We understand that our people are critical to our success and we are committed to investing in our paraprofessional, administrative and operations professionals. We are always looking for talented, service-focused individuals to join our flexible and high-performing culture. With technology tools and resources that support our hybrid work environment, our colleagues enjoy a culture of learning, support for work and personal goals, opportunities to give back to our communities, and competitive benefits and rewards programs. At Faegre Drinker, you will have the opportunity to share your expertise within and across teams and contribute to our success. Job Description Summary: Faegre Drinker has an opportunity for a Sourcing Manager to work with our Sourcing & Vendor Governance department in our Minneapolis, Philadelphia, Chicago, Denver, Washington, D.C., or downtown Indianapolis office. You will be part of a dynamic team performing contract review, redlining, and negotiating legal and business terms with the Firm’s third-party vendors for a variety of products and services. This position will work with other talented individuals who share a passion for doing great work in the best interest of the Firm’s operations team. Job Description: What you would do: Lead the acquisition and ongoing management of various vendor-provided products and services Assist with managing the ongoing SaaS subscription landscape to deliver consistent, needed services to the Firm while minimizing costs and security risks to the Firm Engage with the Vendor Management team and coordinate with other Firm resources to ensure that pre-contract due diligence is performed Represent the Sourcing & Vendor Governance department in various RFx and vendor analysis/selection activities with respect to contracting concerns Assist in reviewing and evaluating the ongoing performance of the Firm’s strategic vendors Participate in the ongoing evaluation of service provider costs against contracted rates and the Firm’s budget expectations Upload fully executed contracts into the Firm’s Document Management System Special projects and other duties as assigned What is expected: Ability to problem-solve Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively in a virtual environment (e.g., via phone, web/videoconference) Ability to concentrate on tasks, make decisions and work calmly and effectively in a high-pressure, deadline-orientated environment Demonstrated ability to use good judgment in taking initiative while asking for direction or clarification and consulting others, as appropriate Willingness to be flexible with time and adjust to a changing work environment Ability to build and maintain positive relationships, both internally and externally, while maintaining a client service orientation in a collaborative environment Ability to use sound judgment a