Category Lead - Services & Technology

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Position Overview:
Do you have a curious mind and entrepreneurial spirit? Does the fast-paced dynamics of emerging technologies and market trends interest you? Then, keep reading, because Paylocity has an exciting opportunity for you! As a Procurement Category Lead, you'll develop progressive purchasing strategies and category plans for Paylocity Indirect Categories (i.e., Finance, HR, Operations/Distributions and Product and Technology) to support the performance of the business and manage costs. You'll provide new and innovative ways to solve problems and promote the procurement function throughout the organization. Best of all, you be joining a company that encourages individuals to have a "voice" and feel empowered. Paylocity values the unique differences of their employees, and wants them to feel truly welcome, and appreciated. The culture is collaborative, flexible, and actively supports growth and career development, with the freedom to carve your own path. The Category Lead is an individual contributor reporting to the Procurement Director
Location: Remote
Reports To: Director, Procurement
Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Finance, HR and Operations/Distribution business stakeholders to understand priorities, develop roadmaps and source Category initiatives such as Staffing Agencies, Print Providers, Technology Software and Hardware
• Provide technical expertise, advising on market dynamics, risk, and third-party solutions
• Translate the business' vision into procurement requirements, to develop and implement strategic category plans that meet the goals of scalability, quality, and cost optimization
• Issue RFPs, create scoring criteria, think analytically to evaluate, and compare proposals, summarize outcomes, and present recommendations to senior management
• Perform fit/gap assessments to find synergies across the organization to leverage economies of scale, consolidate supplier base and support the integration of acquired businesses into existing IT solutions
• Review and redline third-party contracts(MSA, SOW, LOI, etc.), negotiate best commercial terms, mitigate risks and enforce the Delegation of Authority requirements for execution
• Hold regular cross-functional stakeholder meetings to align on progress and new opportunities •Build rapport with external and internal stakeholders to drive engagement levels and develop quality relationships
• Identify and mitigate roadblocks to support resolutions and maintain internal business partner satisfaction
• Use agility to move between big picture thinking and detailed analysis
• Manage, track and report on the performance of strategic third-party alliances, category plans, and spend data for Categories.
• Utilize Contract Management System to store and administer third-party contracts and use the resulting data to proactively address contracting issues especially around orphaned, perpetual, and auto-renew contracts
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Business, or related fields
• Minimum 5+years' experience in strategic sourcing or procurement indirect categories
• Ability to clearly and convincingly present written and oral information
• Strong cross functional communication and collaboration skills and experience
• Expert in advanced functions and features in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint required
• Experience in using procurement systems required(P2P, S2C, CLM, SRM)
• Experience in developing and running RFPs required

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in supplier management activities including QBRs, Supplier scorecards and/or ranking preferred
• Proven track record of leading complex negotiations and sourcing transactions

This role can be performed from any office in the US. The pay range for this position in Colorado is $77,548 -$120,000/yr; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This position is eligible for an annual bonus and restricted stock unit grant based on individual performance in addition to a full range of benefits outlined here. This information is provided per the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via www.paylocity.com/careers.
Paylocity is an equal opportunity employer.
Paylocity is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. We comply with federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the job application or interview process, please contact [email protected]