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divh2Category Manager - Indirect Procurement/h2pAre you looking for a place where you can bring your strong negotiation, supplier management, and strategic sourcing expertise?/ppWelcome to Neighborlythe hub of service brands that connects customers to top-notch local experts who repair, maintain, and enhance homes and businesses. Our long-standing business, with over 40 years of experience, is focused on strategic innovation as we build the future of home and business services. Bring your ambition to the table as we unlock new doors together, taking your career to the next level./ppBring your experience and be empowered to innovate./ppAs a Category Manager Indirect Procurement on the ProTradeNet team, a typical day for you will include:/pulliDevelop and execute category strategies across key indirect spend areas including: Financial Operations, Business Services, and Technology./liliIdentify and negotiate cost savings, rebates, and volume-based programs that maximize value across all Neighborly brands./liliBuild and maintain vendor relationships that deliver scalable, high-quality solutions suited to the needs of small businesses./liliManage supplier performance, contract renewals, pricing audits, and compliance./liliCollaborate with Finance, IT, and Legal to ensure vendor programs meet compliance, security, and integration standards./liliLeverage spend analytics, benchmarking, and market insights to continuously improve supplier strategies and outcomes./li/ulpBring your skills and be inspired to achieve success./pp(Required qualifications)/pullipExperience:/p ullip5+ years of experience in procurement, category management, or vendor relations, preferably with indirect spend categories./p/lilipExperience working with accounting, payroll, HR, and technology vendors./p/lilipDemonstrated success in managing vendor negotiations and driving measurable cost reductions./p/li/ul/lilipSkills:/p/lilipStrong understanding of small business operations, financial management, and cost control./p/lilipExcellent negotiation, supplier management, and communication skills./p/lilipAnalytical and data-driven with the ability to interpret financial and operational metrics./p/lilipProficiency with Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and related analytics or procurement tools./p/lilipHighly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously./p/lilipWillingness to travel up to 1015% for vendor meetings, franchise events, and training sessions./p/lilipEducation:/p ullipBachelors degree in Business, Supply Chain, Accounting, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience preferred./p/li/ul/lilipSchedule / in-office requirements:/p ullipHybrid working model; Monday-Wednesday in office, Thursday/Friday from home./p/lilipOur office locations are:/p ullip500 E John Carpenter Fwy, Irving, TX/p/lilip1010 N University Parks Drive, Waco, TX/p/li/ul/li/ul/li/ulpBring your goals and be enabled to reach them./pullipCompetitive Pay: Commensurate with experience/p/lilipSchedule: Full-time, Monday Friday, 8 AM 5 PM local time zone/p/lilipBenefits: Check out our benefits offerings here: Neighborly Benefits/p/lilipFinancial Benefits: Equity and bonus opportunities/p/li/ulpNeighborly is fully committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to their race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal or state law. We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity and encouraged to be their authentic self./ppNot the right opportunity for you? Share this job with a friend and follow us on LinkedIn for future opportunity updates./p/div

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