--- title: 'Senior Consultant, Vendor Management Office at Harbor' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/senior-consultant-vendor-management-office-harbor-london-england-yv4x6f8ax6xc' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-11' --- # Senior Consultant, Vendor Management Office at Harbor - **Company:** Harbor - **Location:** London England, United Kingdom - **Work type:** hybrid - **Posted:** 2026-08-04 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-11 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/harborglobal/jobs/5203918007 ## Job description Harbor is seeking a Senior Sourcing Consultant for the Vendor Management Office. This team is a highly talented and cross-functional group of professionals who provide unique and unparalleled solutions to our clients through the combination of data analytics, leading industry knowledge, and area expertise. The Senior Sourcing Manager will be responsible for key relationships and global areas of spend, in particular, technology, human resources, real estate, marketing and professional services. The role is expected to run and manage RFPs, markup contracts, negotiate with suppliers, manage internal stakeholders and work as part of a team. This is a full-time, professional position working hybrid in London, England (UK). Responsibilities: - Identify and deliver cost savings and performance improvements through implementing global sourcing strategies. The primary focus for this individual will be global programmes, with stakeholders across multiple regions and offices; - Lead strategic procurement sourcing projects, end to end; with the following projects currently due to commence over the next 12 months: real estate, marketing and brand, finance transformation and client management; - Act as a procurement subject matter expert across their area/s; - Collaborate with the Procurement team and their stakeholders; - Negotiate commercial and contract terms with suppliers; - Support initiatives to ensure growing compliance and adherence to global procurement policies. Qualifications: - Qualified to degree level, MCIPS or a recognised procurement qualification is desirable; - Experience identifying and delivering large cost savings and efficiency opportunities through developing global sourcing strategies; - Ability to work with and influence global internal and external stakeholders; - Ability to articulate complex projects and agreement to the highest level; - experience leading large, complex global procurement projects; - Experience presenting to senior leadership teams and project committees; - A strong understanding of Procurement best practice, process and tools and its application to a comparable organization; - Excellent written, verbal skills and interpersonal skills; - Strong multitasking and organisational skills. About Us: Harbor is the preeminent provider of expert services across strategy, legal technology, operations, and intelligence. Our globally integrated team of 900+ 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. ## About Harbor ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Harbor Global is a globally integrated legal technology and consulting services firm that helps law firms and corporate law departments achieve breakthrough outcomes through strategy, technology, operations, and intelligence. - **Entity Type**: Private (bootstrapped; no public funding rounds disclosed) - **Headquarters**: Chicago, Illinois, United States (primary hub; major offices also in Moncton, Manila, London, and Sydney) - **Founded**: Not publicly available - **Founders**: Not publicly available ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Legal Technology and Consulting Services - **Target customers**: B2B – leading law firms, corporations, and their in-house legal departments - **Mission**: To be a globally integrated organization where colleagues, clients, and partners can thrive, with an ambitious commitment to client success. ## Products & Services - **Legal Technology + Operations**: Advisory, implementation, and operational support for legal technology systems and workflows. - **Research + Intelligence**: Expert solutions in research, library, and information management to address complex information challenges. - **Vendor Governance + Sourcing**: Vendor management and sourcing solutions to minimize risks and optimize controls and compliance. - **Strategy + Transformation**: Combining industry insights with strategy, technology, and business consulting to help clients set and execute their direction. - **Harbor Labs**: Legal engineering solutions that help enterprises use advanced technology to accelerate the speed of business. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed - **Key Metric**: Over 900 industry experts globally (team of ~800–900 employees, as stated on the company website) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not publicly available - **Growth Signals**: Currently listing 30 open roles on Greenhouse (July 2025/2026); expansion of Data & AI Strategy leadership (Senior Director, Senior Manager); global remote-first hiring across US, Canada, UK, Australia, and Philippines. ## Competitive Advantages - **Multidisciplinary integration**: Teams are organized into specialist groups aligned with key client functions, enabling seamless collaboration across legal, technology, operations, and intelligence. - **Remote-first culture**: A significant portion of the 800+ team works from home, supported by offices and co-located workspaces – a model that attracts top talent globally. - **Deep domain expertise**: A "deep bench" of experts spanning legal technology, sourcing, research, and transformation, allowing tailored solutions for complex legal challenges. ## Strategic Focus - **Data & AI**: Recent hires for Senior Director and Senior Manager of Data & AI Strategy signal a push to embed AI and data analytics into client solutions. - **Client relationship expansion**: Emphasis on building lasting connections and fostering community within the legal industry. - **Global growth**: Continued expansion of remote teams and office hubs in key jurisdictions (US, Canada, UK, Australia, Philippines). ## Why Work Here - **Flexible work environment**: Remote-first culture with the option to work from home, co-located workspaces, or on-site with clients. Offices available in major hubs. - **Comprehensive benefits**: Medical, dental, vision, mental health support, life insurance, disability, wellness benefits, retirement savings with employer matching, flexible PTO, parental leave, and statutory holidays. - **Career development**: Training and development programs, employee assistance, and a clear interview process that may include behavioral, case-study, or technical interviews. - **Culture**: Values-driven organization focused on client success, inclusive community, resilient connections, and collaboration. Described as a place where employees can "work amongst the stars." ## Sources 1. [harborglobal.com](https://harborglobal.com/) 2. [harborglobal.com/careers/about-harbor](https://harborglobal.com/careers/about-harbor/) 3. [harborglobal.com/careers/for-applicants](https://harborglobal.com/careers/for-applicants/) 4. [job-boards.greenhouse.io/harborglobal](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/harborglobal) 5. 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