Procurement Coordinator
At Taft, we work as one team, driven and committed to helping our clients succeed. A full-service law firm with more than 925 attorneys and approximately 1,500 on our team, we have the collaborative approach, advanced technological resources, and depth of services that make us a preeminent law firm in the Midwest.
Taft is currently seeking a Procurement Coordinator to join our team.
We are seeking a Procurement Coordinator to support our team in the Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, Indianapolis or Minneapolis office. All Taft employees operate under a “Client First” philosophy — in all things, we seek to provide exceptional services to our clients.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist in the execution of the firm’s strategic procurement plan
- Maintain timely and accurate organization of firm-wide contracts
- Communicate with vendors, clients, customers, team members, and managers to align goals
- Design process for moving from paper to electronic for all vendors including maintaining a digital contracting platform
- Assist in firm-wide travel program including booking and planning
- High level of organization and attention to detail
- Individual in this position will provide additional assistance and support as directed by the supervisor
Requirements:
- Computer and mathematical aptitude
- Ability to follow up on complex and detailed work activities
- Attention to detail
- Excellent organizational and customer service skills
- Ability to troubleshoot problems
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite with exceptional skills in Excel and Word
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills, tact, discretion, dependability and confidentiality
- Ability to multi-task in a dynamic working environment
Competencies:
- Communication Proficiency
- Analytical Thinking
- Organizational Skills
- Flexibility with change
- Computer software aptitude
- Online portal management
Education and Experience:
- High School diploma. Prior Purchasing and Administrative experience preferred.
Candidates interested in the Chicago office should apply here.
Candidates interested in the Cincinnati office should apply here.
Candidates interested in the Cleveland office should apply here.
Candidates interested in the Columbus office should apply here.
Candidates interested in the Dayton office should apply here.
Candidates interested in the Detroit office should apply here.
Candidates interested in the Indianapolis office should apply here.
Candidates interested in the Minneapolis office should apply here.