Indirect Procurement Category Manager

Integrity; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Family-like work environment

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

A leading insurance distribution firm located in Dallas, Texas is seeking a Category Manager for Indirect Procurement. In this role, you will lead strategic sourcing initiatives for indirect spend categories while managing supplier relationships and driving cost savings. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in procurement, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to work collaboratively across various business functions. This position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or category management.
• Experience managing multiple indirect categories such as professional services, HR, or logistics.
• Ability to work in-office full-time, with occasional travel (up to 20%).

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for indirect spend categories.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining service levels.
• Build and maintain relationships with strategic suppliers.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Coupa

Ariba

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking a Category Manager – Indirect Procurement to lead strategic sourcing initiatives across multiple indirect spend categories, excluding Marketing and IT. This role will be responsible for developing category strategies, managing supplier relationships, and driving cost savings across professional services, facilities management, HR services, travel, office supplies, logistics, legal services, and other indirect categories.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced procurement leader with strong negotiation skills, stakeholder management expertise, and a data-driven approach to optimizing spend. This role requires collaboration with Finance, Legal, HR, Real Estate, IT, Operations, and other business units to align sourcing strategies with company objectives and will lead a team of two sourcing specialists.

Position Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing & Procurement

• Develop and execute comprehensive sourcing strategies for indirect spend categories, including professional services, facilities, HR, travel, fleet, office supplies, legal services, and logistics.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and process efficiencies while maintaining service levels.
• Establish and report quarterly on category goals, initiatives, and key performance metrics.
• Track supplier contracts, renewals, and compliance to ensure long-term value.

Supplier & Contract Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with strategic suppliers.
• Lead RFPs, negotiations, and supplier selection to optimize total cost of ownership (TCO).
• Monitor service-level agreements (SLAs) and vendor performance, leading quarterly business reviews (QBRs).
• Ensure contractual alignment with legal, regulatory, and corporate policies.

Market Analysis & Risk Mitigation

• Stay updated on industry trends, supplier innovations, and regulatory changes in indirect procurement.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks related to vendor stability, compliance, and performance.
• Work with Legal, Risk, and Compliance teams to ensure adherence to corporate policies.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Finance, HR, Legal, Operations, and Real Estate to align sourcing initiatives with company needs.
• Provide procurement expertise and guidance to internal stakeholders.
• Develop dashboards and reports to track procurement performance and category spend.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or category management.
• Experience managing multiple indirect categories, such as professional services, facilities, HR, travel, or logistics.
• Strong contract negotiation, supplier management, and cost optimization skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and procurement platforms (e.g., Coupa, Ariba, or similar tools) necessary to coach and develop team members.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work in‑office full‑time, with occasional travel (up to 20%).

About Integrity

Integrity is one of the nation’s leading independent distributors of life, health and wealth insurance products. With a strong insurtech focus, we embrace a broad and innovative approach to serving agents and clients alike. Integrity is driven by a singular purpose: to help people protect their life, health and wealth so they can prepare for the good days ahead.

Integrity offers you the opportunity to start a career in a family‑like environment that is rewarding and cutting edge. Why? Because we put our people first! At Integrity, you can start a new career path at company you’ll love, and we’ll love you back. We’re proud of the work we do and the culture we’ve built, where we celebrate your hard work and support you daily. Joining us means being part of a hyper‑growth company with tons of professional opportunities for you to accelerate your career. Integrity offers our people a competitive compensation package, including benefits that make work more fun and give you and your family peace of mind.

Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Integrity is committed to meeting Americans wherever they are – in person, over the phone or online. Integrity’s employees support hundreds of thousands of independent agents who serve the needs of millions of clients nationwide. For more information, visit Integrity.com.

Integrity, LLC is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, Integrity, LLC will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.