Manager, Supply Chain Management

Paychex; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) + employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Paychex is reimagining how businesses manage their workforce by bringing payroll, HR, benefits, and advisory services together into a single connected HCM platform. This role leads the procurement team, managing sourcing, RFx processes, negotiations, and supplier performance to support company goals.

The successful candidate will recruit, develop, and supervise staff while aligning purchasing policies with enterprise strategy, risk management, and cost reduction initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business or Related Discipline (preferred).
• 2 years of experience demonstrating strong communication, analytical, and negotiating skills.
• 4 years of procurement experience with supervisory responsibilities or commensurate education/experience.
• 2 years of managerial experience.

Responsibilities

• Studies market trends, negotiates prices and terms with suppliers; analyzes quotations and awards business.
• Develops and enforces enterprise purchasing policies aligned with strategic supply chain goals.
• Leads supplier monitoring plans with cross-functional teams and risk management reviews.
• Builds collaborative relationships to optimize supplier management processes and policies.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Management experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Business/Related

Job description

Paychex is reimagining how businesses manage their workforce by bringing payroll, HR, benefits, and advisory services together into a single connected HCM platform. As Paychex and Paycor come together, we're combining innovative technology, data-driven insights, AI, and human expertise to help organizations work smarter, support their people, and achieve better business outcomes. This is an exciting time to join our team as we continue to invest in innovation, simplify client experiences, and shape the future of work. At Paychex, you'll have the opportunity to grow your career, make a meaningful impact, and be part of something bigger as One Paychex.

Overview

Responsible for the continuous identification, development and management of a diversified supply chain that supports company goals and initiatives. Establishes and manages relationships with qualified suppliers and monitors vendor performance. Oversees sourcing, request-for-quotes, quote analysis, cost negotiation, purchase order and delivery schedule releases, expediting, supplier performance and cost reduction programs. Manages staff and oversees operations within the procurement team.

Responsibilities

• Studies market trends, interviews and negotiates prices and terms with suppliers. Initiates supplier leads utilizing national purchasing programs and preferred vendors. Recommends sources of supply; analyzes and acts upon quotations received, selects and awards business to suppliers.
• Develops and enforces enterprise purchasing policies and processes to align with the company’s strategic supply chain goals and initiatives.
• Determines and leads appropriate supplier specific ongoing monitoring plan with cross-functional teams with focus on operational business review meetings, issue management reviews, performance score carding, contract management reviews, risk management reviews etc.
• Establishes strong, collaborative relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to strategically develop, implement and optimize supplier management processes, tools, and policies to achieve performance objectives and mitigate risk.
• Partners with internal stakeholders on key initiatives to identify product and service requirements pertaining to equipment requirements, productivity and process improvements, and cost reductions.
• Leads Request for Information (RFI), Request for Proposal (RFP), and Request for Quote (RFQ) exercises, compiles results, completes comparisons, and makes recommendations that help business leaders make sourcing decisions.
• Reviews, analyzes, and negotiates supplier agreements. Performs detailed contract reviews to ensure business and legal terms are aligned with company objectives while ensuring the best cost and services are provided.
• Recruits, selects, hires and evaluates performance of personnel to ensure all department needs are handled appropriately. Counsels and develops staff for personal and corporate advancement through career development, training programs and other resources as required for professional advancement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business or Related Discipline - Preferred
• 2 years of experience in Strong communication skills, analytical skills and negotiating skills.
• 4 years of experience in Procurement and supervisory experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2 years of experience in Management experience.

Live the Paychex Values

• Act with uncompromising integrity.
• Provide outstanding service and build trusted relationships.
• Drive innovation in our products and services and continually improve our processes.
• Work in partnership and support each other.
• Be personally accountable and deliver on commitments.
• Treat each other with respect and dignity.

What's in it for you?

• We value your well-being: We provide over 21 comprehensive rewards, including medical coverage, virtual wellness classes, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) + employer match, adoption assistance, financial assistance, and much more.
• We value your time: From paid time off to company holidays, culture days, and comprehensive work-life balance programs, we will ensure you have the flexibility you need to be your best.
• We value your development: Our award-winning training and development programs empower our employees with ongoing learning opportunities to give you the building blocks to grow your career.
• We value your perspective: Our company culture reflects the diversity of our employees. We want you to be you and your voice to be heard.
• We value our communities: We offer paid time off for volunteerism and promote many company‑wide and local initiatives that benefit organizations you care about.

Note: The benefits described apply to full‑time employees. Benefits for part‑time, contract, and intern roles may vary.

Not sure if you meet every requirement?

At Paychex, we know that great talent comes in many forms. If you're passionate about the role but don't check every box, we still encourage you to apply. You might be the right fit - either for this position or another opportunity with us.

Paychex is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive workplace where all individuals are treated fairly and evaluated based on their qualifications, experience, and merit. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment.