Procurement Senior Manager

TriNet•Atlanta, GA

47d•$108,700 - $217,375•Onsite

About The Position

The Procurement Senior Manager will lead strategic sourcing and supplier management for critical indirect spend categories, with primary focus on Finance, Insurance, Marketing, Sales, Human Resources, 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 senior hands-on leadership role requiring strong negotiation expertise, cross-functional influence, and deep experience working with technology and services suppliers in fast-moving, regulated service industries.

Requirements

12+ years of progressive experience in Strategic Sourcing / Procurement
Strong experience sourcing and negotiating Facilities, Finance, Human Resources, Insurance, Marketing and Sales contracts
Proven track record of complex supplier negotiations and contract structuring
Deep experience partnering with Legal, Finance, IT, Security, and Compliance teams
Experience working in services-led industries

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in PEO / ASO / HR Services / Payroll / Benefits / SaaS-enabled services
Ability to “hit the ground running” with minimal domain ramp-up
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

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end sourcing strategies for Facilities, Finance, Human Resources, Insurance, Marketing and Sales 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
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
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
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
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