Procurement Senior Manager

TriNet; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

TriNet in Hyderabad, India is seeking a Procurement Senior Manager to lead strategic sourcing and supplier management for indirect spend categories, with emphasis on IT, Professional Services, Contingent Labour, Marketing and Facilities.

The role operates in a highly regulated HR services environment and partners with IT, Legal, Compliance and Finance to translate requirements into sourcing strategies, negotiate favorable terms, and ensure vendors meet TriNet's standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12+ years in strategic sourcing/procurement with senior leadership.
• Extensive experience negotiating IT, Professional Services, and Facilities.
• Strong collaboration with Legal, Finance, IT, Security, and Compliance teams.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end sourcing strategies for key spend categories.
• Lead RFPs, supplier evaluations, negotiations, and contracts.
• Ensure contracts meet TriNet’s compliance, data privacy, and regulatory obligations.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive cost savings.

Skills

Executive negotiations

Stakeholder management

Strategic sourcing

Contract negotiations

Supplier management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

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.Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that many potential applicants discourage themselves from applying to jobs unless they meet every single requirement. TriNet always strives to hire the most qualified candidate for a particular role, ensuring we deliver outstanding results for our small and medium-size customers. So if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every single qualification in the job description, nobody’s perfect – and we encourage you to apply. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles.JOB SUMMARYThe 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/ResponsibilitesStrategic Sourcing & Category Leadership: Own end to end sourcing strategies for IT, Professional Services, Contingent Labour, Marketing and Facilities categoriesPartner with internal stakeholders to understand business demand, risk profile, and cost driversDevelop and execute sourcing strategies aligned to TriNet’s cost, risk, and scalability objectivesLead RFPs, supplier evaluations, negotiations, and contract awardsSupplier Negotiation & Contracting: Lead commercial and contractual negotiations with suppliers, ensuring favorable pricing, terms, and risk protectionsCollaborate closely with Legal on contract structure, liability, SLA frameworks, and regulatory considerationsEnsure contracts align with TriNet’s compliance, data privacy, security, and regulatory obligationsDrive standardization and disciplined contracting practices across categoriesCross Functional Partnership: Act as a trusted partner to IT, Finance, Legal, Compliance, Security, Risk, and Business LeadersBalance speed, control, and risk in sourcing decisions within a regulated services environmentInfluence stakeholders without direct authority while maintaining strong governanceGovernance, Risk & Compliance: Ensure supplier engagement aligns with internal policies, risk assessments, and approval workflowsSupport third party risk management activities, including security, privacy, and compliance reviewsMonitor supplier performance, commercial compliance, and renewalsFinancial & Operational Impact: Deliver measurable cost savings, value creation, and risk reductionSupport budget planning, demand management, and forecast accuracyDrive continuous improvement in sourcing processes and supplier outcomesActively guide and mentor junior team members towards department successRequired for All JobsPerforms other duties as assignedComplies with all policies and standardsQUALIFICATIONSEducationBachelor's Degree or equivalent experience requiredWork ExperienceTypically 12+ years 12-15 years of progressive experience in Strategic Sourcing / Procurement, with senior leadership responsibility requiredStrong experience sourcing and negotiating IT, Professional Services, and Facilities requiredProven track record of complex supplier negotiations and contract structuring requiredDeep experience partnering with Legal, Finance, IT, Security, and Compliance teams requiredExperience working in highly regulated, services led industries requiredPrior experience in PEO / ASO / HR Services / Payroll / Benefits / SaaS enabled services preferredBackground with organizations such as ADP, Rippling, Insperity, Paychex, or similar preferredFamiliarity with regulatory, data privacy, and security considerations common to HR and payroll ecosystems preferredAbility to “hit the ground running” with minimal domain ramp up preferredKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesExecutive level negotiation and stakeholder management skillsStrong business acumen and comfort engaging with senior leadersAbility to balance commercial outcomes with risk and compliance requirementsStructured, data driven approach to decision makingPragmatic, collaborative leadership style suited for matrixed organizationsWork EnvironmentWork 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 [e-mail] to request such an accommodation.