Senior Procurement and Category Manager – Total Rewards and Benefits

American Red Cross

. Own end-to-end category strategy, sourcing, and supplier management for HR Total Rewards and Payroll spend .

Posted 9/25/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $135,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own end-to-end category strategy, sourcing, and supplier management for HR Total Rewards and Payroll spend
Develop and execute multi-year category strategies informed by market intelligence, spend analysis, and stakeholder priorities
Lead complex RFI/RFP/RFQ sourcing events for benefits carriers, payroll processing/HRIS platforms, and related services
Negotiate contracts, pricing, and SLAs with major providers
Manage supplier relationships and performance through QBRs, scorecards, and SLA governance
Identify and deliver cost savings, cost avoidance, and process efficiencies; track and report savings targets
Partner with HR/Total Rewards and Payroll leadership as the primary procurement business partner
Assess and mitigate supplier risk, including financial, operational, data security/privacy, ERISA, ACA, and state payroll regulatory risks
Manage contract lifecycle, including renewals, amendments, and terminations
Mentor or guide junior category managers/analysts as needed
Participate actively in virtual meetings, including regular camera use
Work 100% remotely from home on an East Coast schedule

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Management, HR, or related field
10 years of progressive procurement/category management experience, with direct experience sourcing HR/HCM, benefits, payroll, or related professional services categories
Demonstrated experience negotiating large, complex service contracts
Strong understanding of HR Total Rewards and Payroll vendor landscape, including Workday, Alight, and benefits carriers
Familiarity with data privacy and compliance considerations specific to HR/payroll data
Strong analytical skills, including spend analysis, TCO modeling, and business case development
Adept negotiation skills in pay for performance and shared risk allocation in agreements
Ability to lead cross-functional business meetings, develop and deliver clear presentations, and communicate with stakeholders
Solid business acumen and understanding of business structures, processes, and information flow in a multi-line-of-business organization
Appearance on video required daily and frequently for meetings
Professional workspace required in work-from-home setting
Must be authorized to work in the United States; employment visa sponsorship is not provided
CPSM, CPM, or similar procurement certification preferred
Knowledge of HCM/HRIS/payroll systems from a sourcing/vendor selection perspective preferred
Prior shared services or enterprise procurement experience preferred
Commitment to the non-profit sector and its values preferred
Ability to use a personal computer, applicable software, and office equipment for sustained periods
Operational flexibility to meet sudden and unpredictable needs