Procurement Senior Manager

TriNet is a leading provider of comprehensive human resources solutions for small to midsize businesses (SMBs). We enhance business productivity by enabling our clients to outsource their HR function to one strategic partner and allowing them to focus on operating and growing their core businesses. Our full-service HR solutions include features such as payroll processing, human capital consulting, employment law compliance and employee benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans and workers’ compensation insurance. 
TriNet has a nationwide presence and an experienced executive team. Our stock is publicly traded on the NYSE under the ticker symbol TNET. If you’re passionate about innovation and making an impact on the large SMB market, come join us as we power our clients’ business success with extraordinary HR. 

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JOB SUMMARY

The Procurement Senior Manager will lead strategic sourcing and supplier management for critical indirect spend categories, with primary focus on IT, Professional Services, Contingent Labour, Marketing and Facilities. Operating within a highly regulated PEO/ASO/HR Services environment, this role partners closely with business functions to translate requirements into effective sourcing strategies, negotiate commercial and contractual outcomes, and ensure vendors meet TriNet's operational, financial, legal, and compliance standards.

This is a highly experienced senior level Individual Contributor leadership role that reports into the Global Procurement Leader requiring strong negotiation expertise, cross functional influence, and deep experience working with technology and services suppliers in fast moving, regulated service industries.  

Essential Duties/Responsibilites                       

• Strategic Sourcing & Category Leadership: Own end to end sourcing strategies for IT, Professional Services, Contingent Labour, Marketing and Facilities categories    
• Partner with internal stakeholders to understand business demand, risk profile, and cost drivers  
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned to TriNet’s cost, risk, and scalability objectives
• Lead RFPs, supplier evaluations, negotiations, and contract awards
• Supplier Negotiation & Contracting: Lead commercial and contractual negotiations with suppliers, ensuring favorable pricing, terms, and risk protections
• Collaborate closely with Legal on contract structure, liability, SLA frameworks, and regulatory considerations
• Ensure contracts align with TriNet’s compliance, data privacy, security, and regulatory obligations           
• Drive standardization and disciplined contracting practices across categories        
• Cross Functional Partnership: Act as a trusted partner to IT, Finance, Legal, Compliance, Security, Risk, and Business Leaders
• Balance speed, control, and risk in sourcing decisions within a regulated services environment
• Influence stakeholders without direct authority while maintaining strong governance
• Governance, Risk & Compliance: Ensure supplier engagement aligns with internal policies, risk assessments, and approval workflows            
• Support third party risk management activities, including security, privacy, and compliance reviews
• Monitor supplier performance, commercial compliance, and renewals
• Financial & Operational Impact: Deliver measurable cost savings, value creation, and risk reduction
• Support budget planning, demand management, and forecast accuracy
• Drive continuous improvement in sourcing processes and supplier outcomes
• Actively guide and mentor junior team members towards department success       

 
Required for All Jobs

• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards
   

QUALIFICATIONS 

Education

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required           

Work Experience             

• Typically 12+ years     12-15 years of progressive experience in Strategic Sourcing / Procurement, with senior leadership responsibility required           
   
  • Strong experience sourcing and negotiating IT, Professional Services, and Facilities        required           
  • Proven track record of complex supplier negotiations and contract structuring required     
  • Deep experience partnering with Legal, Finance, IT, Security, and Compliance teams      required           
  • Experience working in highly regulated, services led industries required
  • Prior experience in PEO / ASO / HR Services / Payroll / Benefits / SaaS enabled services preferred        
  • Background with organizations such as ADP, Rippling, Insperity, Paychex, or similar        preferred         
  • Familiarity with regulatory, data privacy, and security considerations common to HR and payroll ecosystems preferred  
  • Ability to “hit the ground running” with minimal domain ramp up preferred   

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Executive level negotiation and stakeholder management skills      
• Strong business acumen and comfort engaging with senior leaders            
• Ability to balance commercial outcomes with risk and compliance requirements    
• Structured, data driven approach to decision making           
• Pragmatic, collaborative leadership style suited for matrixed organizations 

Work Environment

• Work in a clean, pleasant, and comfortable office work setting. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable persons with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
• This position is 100% in office.
   

Please Note: TriNet reserves the right to change or modify job duties and assignments at any time. The above job description is not all encompassing. Position functions and qualifications may vary depending on business necessity. 

TriNet is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants based on race, religion, color, disability, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), age, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics. Any applicant with a mental or physical disability who requires an accommodation during the application process should contact [email protected] to request such an accommodation.