Procurement Category Manager

Vantive

$108K — $130K *
Business Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred
  • 10-12+ years of progressive procurement experience with a focus on HR/Professional Services Procurement
  • Demonstrated success in managing global or complex categories
  • Strong commercial judgment and risk management abilities
  • Capability to lead without formal authority in matrixed environments
  • Willingness to travel domestically or internationally as needed

Responsibilities

  • Own and execute global HR category or project strategies
  • Lead complex sourcing and contracting initiatives
  • Act as the global subject matter expert for critical issues
  • Drive innovation and performance improvements
  • Coordinate cross-functional workstreams and enterprise initiatives
  • Provide backup support for Team Leader responsibilities
  • Influence senior stakeholders using insights and expertise

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on day one
  • Basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with robust investment options
  • Paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service
  • Paid parental leave and family medical leave of absence
  • Flexible Spending Accounts and educational assistance programs
  • Commuting benefits and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Full Job Description
Your Role:

The Category Manager - HR Services owns end-to-end responsibility for a global HR procurement category. The role operates as a recognized subject matter expert, leading critical initiatives, managing elevated risk and complexity, and delivering material business impact. This role does not include formal people-management responsibilities but may lead cross-functional teams and initiatives.

What you'll be doing:
  • Own, evolve, and execute global HR category or HR project strategies
  • Lead high-value, high-risk, or complex sourcing and contracting initiatives
  • Serve as the global SME and escalation point for critical issues
  • Drive significant innovation and performance improvement
  • Lead cross-functional workstreams and enterprise initiatives
  • Provide backup support for Team Leader responsibilities when required
  • Influence senior stakeholders through insight, expertise, and results


What you'll bring:
  • Bachelor's degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred
  • 10-12+ years of progressive procurement experience with significant experience spent supporting HR/Professional Services Procurement
  • Demonstrated success managing global or complex categories
  • Strong commercial judgment and risk management capability
  • Ability to lead without authority in matrixed organizations
  • This role may require occasional domestic or international travel.


Vantive is committed to supporting the need for flexibility in the workplace. We do so through our flexible workplace policy which includes a minimum of 3 days a week onsite. This policy provides the benefits of connecting and collaborating in-person in support of our Mission.

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Vantive, we are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The estimated base salary for this position is $108,000 to $130,000 annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than of the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. This position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses. For questions about this, our pay philosophy, and available benefits, please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply and are selected for an interview.

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US Benefits at Vantive

This is where your well-being matters. Vantive offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Aon Pooled Employer Plan ("Aon PEP"), Vantive's 401(k) retirement savings plan, to help you prepare for your future. The Aon PEP is designed to help improve retirement outcomes by providing retirement resources more efficiently. The plan offers a robust set of investment options, financial education, and a suite of resources to support your retirement goals.

We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees. For additional information regarding Vantive's US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits | Vantive

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