Harbor is looking for a Consultant to join our growing Vendor Governance + Sourcing (VG+S) team. The VG+S practice provides procurement services to support clients managing their vendor governance lifecycle. This includes risk assessments and vendor onboarding, strategic sourcing, buying, contract review, and ongoing monitoring of vendor relationships to ultimately mitigate risk and increase value.
The Consultant is responsible for supporting the procurement lifecycle and serves as the liaison between the requestor and the procurement team. This position requires attention to detail with the ability to remain organized in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with competing priorities and deadlines.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Work internally with cross-functional teams as well as externally with clients to facilitate requirements gathering
- Leverage internal intellectual property and research to support a point of view on best practices
- Play a key role in creating and delivering presentations
- Generate creative, strategic solutions
- Develop project plans to facilitate implementation
- Support ad hoc practice operations and business development projects, as needed
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Supply Chain or Operations
1-3 years of relevant experience in a procurement related role or consulting team-oriented environment focused on strategic sourcing, procurement, process improvement, and/or project management
Functional knowledge of procurement processes, procurement related technology, and experience in client interaction will be strongly considered
Permanent U.S./Canadian work authorization
Occasional up to 25% travel may be required (domestic or international)
About Us:
Harbor is the preeminent provider of expert services across strategy, legal technology, operations, and intelligence. Our globally integrated team of 800+ strategists, technologists, and specialists navigate alongside our clients – leading law firms, corporations, and their law departments – to provide essential resources and invaluable insights. Anchored in a rich heritage of deep knowledge, steadfast relationships, and mutual respect, our unwavering dedication lies in shaping the future of the legal industry and fostering enduring partnerships within our community and ecosystem.
Harbor is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, national origin, ancestry, age, parental status, disabled status, veteran status, or any other legally protected classification, in accordance with applicable law.
What We Do
Harbor is the preeminent provider of expert services across strategy, legal technology, operations, and intelligence. Our globally integrated team of 800 strategists, technologists, and specialists navigates alongside our clients – leading law firms, corporations, and their law departments – to provide essential resources and invaluable insights.
Anchored in a rich heritage of deep knowledge, steadfast relationships, and mutual respect, our unwavering dedication lies in shaping the future of the legal industry, and fostering enduring partnerships within our community and ecosystem
