Sr. Procurement and Category Manager - Total Rewards and Benefits
Core
Own end-to-end category strategy, sourcing, and supplier management for HR Total Rewards and Payroll spend, including benefits administration, retirement/401(k) recordkeeping, payroll processing platforms, and related HR technology.
Role type
Senior Category Manager (HR Total Rewards & Payroll)
Builds
Strategic supplier partnerships and cost-efficient service delivery for HR technology and benefits
Domain
Human Resources / Total Rewards / Payroll Services
Required skills
Category strategy, complex sourcing (RFI/RFP/RFQ), contract negotiation, supplier risk management, spend analysis, TCO modeling, stakeholder management, compliance with ERISA/ACA/state payroll regulations
Preferred skills
CPSM/CPM certification, HCM/HRIS sourcing expertise, shared services procurement experience
Technologies
Workday, Alight, benefits carriers, Microsoft Teams
Responsibilities
Develop multi-year category strategies; lead complex sourcing events; negotiate contracts and SLAs; manage supplier performance via QBRs and scorecards; identify cost savings and process efficiencies; partner with HR/Payroll leadership as a business partner; assess and mitigate supplier risk; mentor junior category managers
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC