Senior Category Manager

Position Overview

The Senior Category Manager is responsible for negotiating key agreements within a variety of categories including Sales, Marketing, Operations, Professional Services and Facilities and will own the end-to-end sourcing process. In addition to leading negotiations in these categories, the manager will partner with key internal stakeholders to develop category strategies that support current and future sourcing needs, ensure operational efficiencies, and mitigate risk. The category lead will foster collaboration with the business, suppliers, key stakeholders, and team members.

Primary Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand business objectives and priorities to source indirect third-party services and solutions for the organization’s Sales, Marketing, HR, Finance and Facilities organizations, and others as needed.
• Develop and implement strategic category plans to support current business needs and provide a roadmap for future supplier partnerships.
• Supervise, plan, manage and assume complete responsibility for all activities and processes associated with the categories assigned.
• Lead and/or support RFxs creation, analysis, down select, and recommendations to senior management.
• Review and redline third-party contracts (MSAs, SOWs, SAs, etc.), negotiate best commercial terms, and enforce the Delegation of Authority requirements for execution.
• Identify innovative procurement solutions that provide savings and process efficiencies for the organization.
• Perform procurement reporting and analysis of management information to identify potential improvement opportunities.
• Maintain contractual and business relationships with suppliers and lead or support supplier business reviews.
• Assist with the company’s acquisition strategies by completing the due diligence and integration activities for the spend categories.
• Facilitate implementation of procurement change initiatives within the category to improve business performance.
• Develop and maintain expert knowledge of respective global supply markets, competitors, and product innovations.
• Hold regular cross-functional stakeholder meetings to align on progress and new opportunities.
• Identify and mitigate roadblocks to support resolutions and maintain internal business partner satisfaction.
• Use agility to move between big picture thinking and detailed analysis.

Physical requirements

Ability to sit for extended periods: The role requires sitting at a desk or workstation for long periods, typically 7-8 hours a day. Use of computer and phone systems: The employee must be able to operate a computer, use phone systems, and type. This includes using multiple software programs and inquiries simultaneously.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, finance, business or related field.
• 10+ years’ experience in procurement, sourcing or related field delivering similar job outcomes.
• Deep category knowledge in Sales & Marketing, Professional Services and Facilities.
• Knowledge and experience with ERP and Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) tools. Prior experience with Coupa is a plus.
• An advanced degree is a plus.
• Professional certification (e.g., CPM, CPSM, CIRM, CPIM) is a plus.

Benefits

Paylocity offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and a 401(k) match. Additionally, Paylocity provides perks that support employees, their families, and their finances. Career development opportunities are also available, fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace culture where people matter most.

Company Culture

At Paylocity, we believe better employees lead to better companies. We strive to create a workplace and culture that cares, ensuring all employees feel truly welcome, appreciated, and free to be themselves. We make it happen, and we invite you to join us as we change the future and transform your career!

Work Arrangement

This is a fully remote position, allowing you to work from home or location of record within the U.S. with no in-office requirements. You must be available five days per week during designated work hours. The work arrangement for this role is subject to change based on business needs and individual performance. This may include adjustments to on-site requirements or schedule expectations, as necessary.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Paylocity is an equal-opportunity employer. We recruit, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. At Paylocity, we believe diversity makes us better. We embrace and encourage our employees' differences in age, culture, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion or spiritual belief, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique. We actively cultivate these differences through our employee resource groups (ERGs), employee experiences, perspectives, talents, and approaches to drive innovation in the software and services we provide our customers.