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About the role
- Category Manager in indirect procurement at Neighborly managing vendor strategies for small business solutions. Focus on financial operations, business services, and technology sourcing.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute category strategies across key indirect spend areas including: Financial Operations, Business Services, and Technology.
- Identify and negotiate cost savings, rebates, and volume-based programs that maximize value across all Neighborly brands.
- Build and maintain vendor relationships that deliver scalable, high-quality solutions suited to the needs of small businesses.
- Manage supplier performance, contract renewals, pricing audits, and compliance.
- Collaborate with Finance, IT, and Legal to ensure vendor programs meet compliance, security, and integration standards.
- Leverage spend analytics, benchmarking, and market insights to continuously improve supplier strategies and outcomes.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in procurement, category management, or vendor relations, preferably with indirect spend categories.
- Experience working with accounting, payroll, HR, and technology vendors.
- Demonstrated success in managing vendor negotiations and driving measurable cost reductions.
- Strong understanding of small business operations, financial management, and cost control.
- Excellent negotiation, supplier management, and communication skills.
- Analytical and data-driven with the ability to interpret financial and operational metrics.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and related analytics or procurement tools.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Willingness to travel up to 10–15% for vendor meetings, franchise events, and training sessions.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Accounting, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
Benefits
- Equity and bonus opportunities
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