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Get Access To All JobsABOUT LATHAM & WATKINS
Latham & Watkins is one of the world’s leading global law firms advising the businesses and institutions that drive the global economy. We are the market leaders in major financial and business centers around the world. Our investment in people, commitment to innovation, and focus on the future empower you to build an incredible career and thrive as an exceptional professional in a supportive culture. If you aspire to be the best, and work with the best, this is where you belong.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Procurement Category Manager – Office Operations is an integral part of Latham’s Global Finance team. This role will be responsible for working as a senior member and individual contributor of a team to procure goods and services on behalf of the organization within the guidelines and procedures established by the firm and the Global Procurement Department, as well as establishing and maintaining trusted internal stakeholder relationships. In close partnership with Real Estate & Workplace Experience teams, the Office Operations Procurement Category Manager will be responsible for the effective execution of RFI/RFP’s and strategic sourcing initiatives or projects, while helping to oversee critical supplier relationships across products and services procured by, and aligned with Real Estate and Workplace Experience. Example spend categories are office buildouts, management, utilities, maintenance, furniture, janitorial services, food services, security services, office equipment, and supplies, along with related managed and outsourced services. This role will be located in our Global Services Office in Downtown Los Angeles. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.
Responsibilities
Other key responsibilities include:
- Acting as the lead procurement professional for the Office Operations category in a strategic and supportive manner to purchase required products and services
- Using a consultative approach and expertise to conduct strategic sourcing events, including collecting, analyzing, and presenting data and recommendations to various levels of management across the organization
- Partnering with the business in contract and price negotiations, including reviewing business terms, Service Level Agreements, Statements of Work, etc.
- Facilitating a collaborative approach to Category Management, including but not limited to category spend analytics, multi-year strategic sourcing roadmaps, and acquiring and educating the enterprise on markets, suppliers, and trends
- Working collaboratively with suppliers and Real Estate and Workplace Experience teams to enhance supplier value and innovation
- Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains
QUALIFICATIONS
We’d love to hear from you if you:
- Demonstrate understanding and familiarity with office operations-related products, services, and global suppliers
- Display strong leadership and organizational skills, with a focus on problem solving
- Possess the ability to make good decisions based on a mixture of input from others, analysis, and sound judgment
And have:
- A bachelor’s degree or equivalent
- A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible strategic sourcing experience, including vendor negotiations and RFx events
- Experience in procurement category management, vendor management/vendor risk management, and commercial negotiations
- Experience establishing a Strategic Sourcing function or helping significantly mature a function, preferably
- Global Procurement experience, preferably
BENEFITS & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:
- Healthcare, life and disability insurance
- A generous 401k plan
- At least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
- Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)
- Professional development programs
- Employee discounts
- Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff
Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era), gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.
Latham & Watkins LLP will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO).
PAY RANGE
USD $155,000.00 - USD $175,000.00 /Yr.
ABOUT LATHAM & WATKINS
Latham & Watkins is one of the world’s leading global law firms advising the businesses and institutions that drive the global economy. We are the market leaders in major financial and business centers around the world. Our investment in people, commitment to innovation, and focus on the future empower you to build an incredible career and thrive as an exceptional professional in a supportive culture. If you aspire to be the best, and work with the best, this is where you belong.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Procurement Category Manager – Office Operations is an integral part of Latham’s Global Finance team. This role will be responsible for working as a senior member and individual contributor of a team to procure goods and services on behalf of the organization within the guidelines and procedures established by the firm and the Global Procurement Department, as well as establishing and maintaining trusted internal stakeholder relationships. In close partnership with Real Estate & Workplace Experience teams, the Office Operations Procurement Category Manager will be responsible for the effective execution of RFI/RFP’s and strategic sourcing initiatives or projects, while helping to oversee critical supplier relationships across products and services procured by, and aligned with Real Estate and Workplace Experience. Example spend categories are office buildouts, management, utilities, maintenance, furniture, janitorial services, food services, security services, office equipment, and supplies, along with related managed and outsourced services. This role will be located in our Global Services Office in Downtown Los Angeles. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.
Responsibilities
Other key responsibilities include:
- Acting as the lead procurement professional for the Office Operations category in a strategic and supportive manner to purchase required products and services
- Using a consultative approach and expertise to conduct strategic sourcing events, including collecting, analyzing, and presenting data and recommendations to various levels of management across the organization
- Partnering with the business in contract and price negotiations, including reviewing business terms, Service Level Agreements, Statements of Work, etc.
- Facilitating a collaborative approach to Category Management, including but not limited to category spend analytics, multi-year strategic sourcing roadmaps, and acquiring and educating the enterprise on markets, suppliers, and trends
- Working collaboratively with suppliers and Real Estate and Workplace Experience teams to enhance supplier value and innovation
- Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains
QUALIFICATIONS
We’d love to hear from you if you:
- Demonstrate understanding and familiarity with office operations-related products, services, and global suppliers
- Display strong leadership and organizational skills, with a focus on problem solving
- Possess the ability to make good decisions based on a mixture of input from others, analysis, and sound judgment
And have:
- A bachelor’s degree or equivalent
- A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible strategic sourcing experience, including vendor negotiations and RFx events
- Experience in procurement category management, vendor management/vendor risk management, and commercial negotiations
- Experience establishing a Strategic Sourcing function or helping significantly mature a function, preferably
- Global Procurement experience, preferably
BENEFITS & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:
- Healthcare, life and disability insurance
- A generous 401k plan
- At least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
- Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)
- Professional development programs
- Employee discounts
- Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff
Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era), gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.
Latham & Watkins LLP will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO).
PAY RANGE
USD $155,000.00 - USD $175,000.00 /Yr.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as an Office Operations Manager
Translate your Australian credentials for U.S. employers
Your Australian three-year bachelor's degree is generally accepted as equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree for E-3 purposes. Frame your qualifications in U.S. terms on your resume so hiring managers can immediately assess sponsorship eligibility without guesswork.
Target employers with existing LCA filing history
Search DOL's Foreign Labor Application Gateway for employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for operations management roles. Prior LCA activity signals the employer already understands the E-3 process and is unlikely to balk at sponsorship.
Find Office Operations Manager roles through Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to search Office Operations Manager positions filtered specifically for E-3 sponsorship. The platform surfaces employers with active sponsorship history, cutting out the guesswork of cold-applying to companies unfamiliar with the E-3 visa.
Clarify specialty occupation status before accepting an offer
Not every operations manager role qualifies as a specialty occupation. Confirm the job description explicitly requires a degree in a specific field like business administration. A generalist role where any bachelor's degree satisfies the requirement can fail E-3 adjudication.
Get your LCA certified before scheduling your consulate appointment
Your employer must file the LCA with DOL and receive certification before you can apply for the E-3 visa at a U.S. consulate in Australia. DOL certifies most LCAs within seven business days, so factor this into your start date negotiations.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for your paperwork
Once you have an offer, use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork from start to consulate appointment. This avoids coordination errors between your employer and the DOL that can delay your start date.
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Find Office Operations Manager JobsOffice Operations Manager E-3 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Office Operations Manager jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to search Office Operations Manager roles with confirmed E-3 sponsorship. Standard job boards don't filter by visa type, so you waste time applying to employers who don't sponsor. Migrate Mate surfaces roles from employers with documented E-3 and LCA filing history, so you're targeting companies that have already worked through the sponsorship process.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does an Office Operations Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
It depends on how the role is written. An Office Operations Manager position that requires a bachelor's degree in business administration, management, or a related field typically qualifies. Roles where the employer accepts any degree regardless of field are harder to support. The job description must show a direct link between the degree requirement and the actual duties performed.
How does the E-3 visa compare to the H-1B for Office Operations Manager roles?
The E-3 is available only to Australian citizens but has no lottery and no annual cap, so you can apply at any point in the year. The H-1B has an annual cap of 85,000 and requires lottery selection, meaning most applicants wait years for a slot. For an Australian professional with a qualifying operations management role, the E-3 is a far more predictable path.
Can I switch employers while on an E-3 as an Office Operations Manager?
Yes, but the process restarts with each new employer. Your new employer must file a fresh LCA with DOL and you'll need a new E-3 visa stamp if your current stamp is expiring or tied to your previous employer's petition. You can begin working for the new employer once the LCA is certified and you have a valid E-3 status, but confirm the timing carefully to avoid any gap in authorization.
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