Procurement Senior Manager
Core
Lead strategic sourcing and supplier management for critical indirect spend categories (IT, Professional Services, Contingent Labour, Marketing, Facilities) within a regulated PEO/HR Services environment.
Role type
Senior Individual Contributor leadership (Procurement Manager)
Builds
Sourcing strategies, supplier contracts, and cost/risk reduction programs
Domain
HR Services / PEO / Professional Services
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, supplier negotiation, contract management, cross-functional influence, risk management, category leadership, stakeholder management, compliance oversight, budget planning, team mentorship
Preferred skills
Experience in regulated service industries, technology and services supplier expertise
Technologies
RFP platforms, contract management systems, spend analytics tools
Responsibilities
Own end-to-end sourcing strategies for IT, Professional Services, Contingent Labour, Marketing, and Facilities categories; Lead RFPs, supplier evaluations, negotiations, and contract awards; Partner with internal stakeholders to understand business demand, risk profile, and cost drivers; Collaborate with Legal on contract structure, liability, SLA frameworks, and regulatory considerations; Monitor supplier performance, commercial compliance, and renewals; Drive standardization and disciplined contracting practices across categories; Support third-party risk management activities including security, privacy, and compliance reviews; Deliver measurable cost savings, value creation, and risk reduction; Act as a trusted partner to IT, Finance, Legal, Compliance, Security, Risk, and Business Leaders; Actively guide and mentor junior team members.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC leadership
