Sr. Procurement and Category Manager

Please use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox when accessing Candidate Home. By joining the American Red Cross you will touch millions of lives every year and experience the greatness of the human spirit at its best. Are you ready to be part of the world's largest humanitarian network? You become a vital part of the world's largest humanitarian network. You grow your career within a movement that matters, where success is measured in people helped, communities made whole, and individuals equipped to never stop changing lives and situations for the better. You join a community that respects who you are away from work as much as what you do while at work. The Senior Category Manager will 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, compensation survey/benchmarking services, leave management, wellness programs, and related HR technology and consulting services. This role partners closely with HR, Total Rewards, Payroll Operations, Finance, and Office of the General Counsel to align category strategy with business objectives, manage supplier risk, and deliver measurable value. The work location for this exciting opportunity is virtual. The selected candidate will work 100% remotely from home and can be located anywhere in the United States but must work an east coast schedule. Active participation in virtual meetings, including regular camera use, is expected to support effective teamwork and stakeholder engagement. Develop and execute multi-year category strategies for HR Total Rewards and Payroll spend, informed by market intelligence, spend analysis, and stakeholder priorities Lead complex sourcing events (RFI/RFP/RFQ) for benefits carriers, payroll processing/HRIS platforms, and related services benefits administration platforms, payroll processors, compensation survey vendors) Manage supplier relationships and performance through structured QBRs, scorecards, and SLA governance Partner with HR/Total Rewards and Payroll leadership as primary procurement business partner
- embed early in planning cycles and technology roadmaps Assess and mitigate supplier risk (financial, operational, data security/privacy given sensitivity of payroll/benefits data, compliance with ERISA, ACA, state payroll regulations, etc.) Manage contract lifecycle including renewals, amendments, and terminations Mentor or provide guidance to junior category managers/analysts as needed Ability to execute highly complex or specialized projects. The American Red Cross does not sponsor employment visas. Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Management, HR, or related field (MBA a plus)

Experience:
10 years of progressive procurement/category management experience, with direct experience sourcing HR/HCM, benefits, payroll, or related professional services categories Strong understanding of HR Total Rewards and Payroll vendor landscape (Workday, Alight, benefits carriers) Familiarity with data privacy and compliance considerations specific to HR/payroll data Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication skills Strong analytical skills, spend analysis, TCO modeling, business case development. Adept negotiation skills in pay for performance and shared risk allocation in agreements. Solid business acumen coupled with understanding of business structures, processes, and information flow in an organization with multiple lines of business. Appearance on video is required by Microsoft Teams and similar means on a daily and frequent basis for meetings. A professional workspace is required to be maintained in the work-from-home setting. CPSM, CPM, or similar procurement certification Knowledge of HCM/HRIS/payroll systems from a sourcing/vendor selection perspective Prior experience in a shared services or enterprise procurement organization Physical requirements are those present in normal office environment conditions. Ability to use a personal computer, applicable software, and office equipment for sustained periods of time. May include sitting for long periods of time, driving a vehicle, and working under challenging conditions. We do not offer an annual bonus for this role. We will review specific salary information at the time of phone screening based upon your location & experience. Medical, Dental Vision plans ~ Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts ~ Holidays: 11 paid holidays comprised of six core holidays and five floating holidays ~Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term ~ All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will