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About Kaseya
Kaseya is the leading provider of AI-powered IT management and cybersecurity software, serving Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and internal IT organizations worldwide. Our comprehensive platform helps organizations efficiently manage, secure, and automate their IT environments, driving operational efficiency and long-term business success.
Backed by Insight Partners, a leading global software investor, Kaseya has experienced sustained double-digit growth and continues to expand its global footprint. Today, Kaseya supports customers in more than 20 countries and manages over 15 million endpoints worldwide.
Founded in 2000, Kaseya has built a culture centered around innovation, accountability, and results. We are a high-growth, high-performance organization that values individuals who are driven, adaptable, and committed to delivering exceptional outcomes for our customers and teammates alike.
At Kaseya, success comes from embracing challenges, moving with urgency, and continuously raising the bar.
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Procurement Category Manager to lead strategic sourcing and category management initiatives across a diverse portfolio of spend categories. This role is responsible for developing sourcing strategies, driving cost optimization, managing supplier relationships, and partnering with internal stakeholders to deliver procurement solutions aligned with business objectives. The ideal candidate brings strong commercial acumen, negotiation skills, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, global environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute category strategies that support business goals, cost optimization, and operational efficiency.
- Lead end-to-end sourcing initiatives, including supplier evaluations, RFPs/RFQs, negotiations, and contract execution.
- Manage supplier relationships, performance reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives across assigned categories.
- Partner cross-functionally with Legal, Finance, Operations, and business stakeholders to align procurement strategies with organizational needs.
- Monitor market trends, supplier risks, and category performance to support informed procurement decisions.
- Ensure compliance with procurement policies, contractual standards, and risk management requirements.
- Track and report key procurement metrics, including savings, supplier performance, and contract compliance.
- Drive process improvements and leverage procurement tools and analytics to enhance operational effectiveness.
Required Qualifications
- 6+ years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or category management.
- Proven ability to manage complex sourcing initiatives and supplier relationships.
- Strong negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience working with procurement and contract management systems.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related field.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting global or cross-functional organizations.
- Exposure to multiple indirect and/or direct spend categories.
- Professional procurement certifications such as CPSM or CIPS preferred.
- Master’s degree or MBA is a plus.
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Additional information
Kaseya provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, age, ancestry, gender, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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