<p>Job ID: 8643</p> <p>Updated: Jan 20, 2026</p> <p>Location: Chicago, IL, United States</p> <p>Category: Finance/Accounting</p> <p>Apply Now</p> <p>Share:</p> <p>About Kirkland & Ellis</p> <p>At Kirkland & Ellis, we don't just meet the standard for legal excellence - we set it. Our culture is built on teamwork, ingenuity and an unwavering commitment to continuous growth. We tackle the most sophisticated legal challenges with bold ideas and innovative solutions, powered by the exceptional experience and ambition of our 7,000+ people, including 4,000+ attorneys, across 23 offices worldwide. Our dedicated professionals share our lawyers' commitment to excellence and show up each day to do meaningful work that helps drive global business, investment and innovation forward.</p> <p>What You'll Do</p> <p>Are you energized by transforming data, market insights, and cross-functional collaboration into smarter sourcing decisions? As a Sourcing Analyst, you'll support the Firm's procurement strategies by partnering closely with internal stakeholders and Sourcing team members to evaluate vendors, analyze markets, and drive informed, value-focused decisions. This role supports sourcing initiatives across a broad range of business services-including Facilities & Operations, Construction, Finance, and Travel-helping ensure sourcing efforts align with business needs, firm policies, and long-term objectives.</p> <ul> <li>Stakeholder Partnership & Category Support - Build trusted relationships with internal business stakeholders to understand sourcing and contracting needs, provide guidance on best practices, and ensure compliance with firm policies. </li><li>RFx & Vendor Evaluation - Create and administer Requests for Information, Proposals, or Quotes (RFx), evaluate vendor responses, and prepare pricing analyses for review with stakeholders and senior team members. </li><li>Market & Category Insights - Monitor category trends, conduct market research, and recommend cost-reduction strategies such as vendor consolidation or value engineering to drive measurable savings. </li><li>End-to-End Procurement Management - Oversee procurement activities for assigned categories or projects, proactively tracking progress and communicating with stakeholders, vendors, and Procurement team members to resolve issues or delays. </li><li>Risk Identification & Mitigation - Support the identification of supply chain risks, including supplier disruption, quality concerns, geopolitical factors, and regulatory compliance considerations. </li><li>Data Analysis & Reporting - Analyze data from multiple sources to assess pricing strategies, benchmark suppliers, manage expiring agreements, and maintain reporting within the firm's contract management database. </li><li>Contract & Pricing Support - Assist with pricing and contract negotiations under the guidance of team leadership, preparing negotiation materials, pricing models, deal summaries, and analyses of vendor quotes to maximize overall value. </li></ul> <p>What You'll Bring</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in Finance, Supply Chain, Operations, Project Management, or a related business field required; with 2+ years of experience in Procurement, Sourcing, or Vendor Management, with a strong foundation and eagerness to continue building expertise. </li><li>Analytical & Financial Skills - Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data, assess pricing, and support value-driven decisions. </li><li>Professional Judgment & Communication - A customer-service mindset and sound professional judgment when working with attorneys, staff, and suppliers, including the ability to safeguard confidential client and firm information. </li><li>Category Exposure - Experience supporting sourcing categories such as professional services, office supplies, temporary staffing, facilities, travel, meetings and events, technology, or electronic subscriptions is preferred. </li><li>Industry Insight - Prior experience in a law firm or professional services environment, along with advanced financial analysis or process management skills, is a plus. </li><li>Growth Mindset - High attention to detail, curiosity, and a desire to learn and grow within a dynamic, collaborative environment. </li><li>Technology Proficiency - Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (MS Office), particularly Microsoft Excel for data analysis; experience with Spend Analytics tools, contract databases, and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) systems is strongly preferred. </li></ul> <p>If you're excited to support strategic sourcing initiatives, analyze market data to drive smarter decisions, and collaborate with teams across the firm to create meaningful value, we'd love to hear from you.</p> <p>If you're excited to support strategic sourcing initiatives, analyze market data to drive smarter decisions, and collaborate with teams across the firm to create meaningful value, we'd love to hear from you.</p> <p>Compensation</p> <p>The base salary range below represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position in Chicago. This range may differ based on your geographic location and cost of living considerations. At Kirkland & Ellis, we consider compensation more than just a base salary. We offer an exceptional range of flexible benefits including comprehensive healthcare, paid time off, and retirement. We also offer personal support and tailored learning and development opportunities all designed to help you realize your full potential both in life and at work.</p> <p>Compensation Range:</p> <p>Chicago: $100,000 - $110,000</p> <p>How to Apply</p> <p>Thank you for your interest in Kirkland & Ellis LLP. To complete an application and submit your resume, please click "Apply Now."</p> <p>Don't meet every job requirement? That's okay! If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't perfectly fit every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this role or others at Kirkland.</p> <p>Equal Employment Opportunity</p> <p>All employment decisions, including the recruiting, hiring, placement, training availability, promotion, compensation, evaluation, disciplinary actions, and termination of employment (if necessary) are made without regard to the employee's race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy or childbirth, personal appearance, family responsibilities, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, political affiliation, source of income, place of residence, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, physical or mental disability, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law. #LI-Hybrid #LI-MP1</p>