Senior Procurement and Category Manager – Total Rewards and Benefits

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Florida, +8 more states.

📋 Description

• Take ownership of the complete category strategy, sourcing, and supplier management for HR Total Rewards and Payroll expenditures.

• Create and implement multi-year category strategies based on market intelligence, spend analysis, and stakeholder priorities.

• Oversee complex RFI/RFP/RFQ sourcing initiatives for benefits carriers, payroll processing/HRIS platforms, and associated services.

• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and Service Level Agreements (SLAs) with key providers.

• Manage supplier relationships and performance through Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs), scorecards, and SLA governance.

• Identify and achieve cost savings, cost avoidance, and process efficiencies, while tracking and reporting on savings targets.

• Collaborate with HR/Total Rewards and Payroll leadership as the main procurement business partner.

• Evaluate and mitigate supplier risks, including financial, operational, data security/privacy, ERISA, ACA, and state payroll regulatory risks.

• Oversee the contract lifecycle, including renewals, amendments, and terminations.

• Provide mentorship or guidance to junior category managers/analysts as necessary.

• Actively participate in virtual meetings, including regular use of video.

• Work completely remotely from home, adhering to an East Coast schedule.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Management, HR, or a related field.

• A minimum of 10 years of progressive procurement/category management experience, with direct involvement in sourcing HR/HCM, benefits, payroll, or related professional services categories.

• Proven experience in negotiating large, complex service contracts.

• Strong knowledge of the HR Total Rewards and Payroll vendor landscape, including Workday, Alight, and benefits carriers.

• Understanding of data privacy and compliance considerations specifically related to HR/payroll data.

• Excellent analytical skills, including spend analysis, Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) modeling, and business case development.

• Proficient negotiation skills in pay-for-performance and shared risk allocation in contracts.

• Ability to lead cross-functional business meetings, create and deliver clear presentations, and communicate effectively with stakeholders.

• Strong business acumen with an understanding of business structures, processes, and information flow within a multi-line-of-business organization.

• Daily video appearance is required, frequently for meetings.

• A professional workspace is necessary in a work-from-home environment.

• Authorization to work in the United States is required; employment visa sponsorship is not available.

• CPSM, CPM, or similar procurement certification is preferred.

• Familiarity with HCM/HRIS/payroll systems from a sourcing/vendor selection standpoint is a plus.

• Prior experience in shared services or enterprise procurement is preferred.

• A commitment to the non-profit sector and its values is preferred.

• Ability to use a personal computer, relevant software, and office equipment for extended periods.

• Operational flexibility to accommodate sudden and unpredictable needs.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans.

• Health Spending Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts.

• Paid Time Off: Starting at 19 days per year, based on job type and tenure.

• 11 paid holidays: six core holidays and five floating holidays.

• 401K plan with up to a 6% match.

• Paid Family Leave.

• Employee Assistance Program.

• Short- and Long-Term Disability and Insurance.

• Service awards and recognition.

• Fully remote work from home.

• Access to mentors and a purposeful career path.

• Competitive compensation and benefits.