Procurement Category Manager

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 set of corporate spend areas. This role is responsible for developing category strategies, driving cost optimization, managing supplier relationships, and collaborating with internal stakeholders to ensure procurement outcomes align with business objectives. The ideal candidate brings strong commercial judgment, experience managing complex supplier ecosystems, and the ability to operate at both a strategic and executional level within a fast-paced, global organization. Key Responsibilities Category Strategy & Planning Develop, execute, and maintain category strategies across multiple indirect and/or direct spend areas, aligned with organizational priorities and growth plans. Conduct market analysis, benchmarking, and total cost assessments to identify savings opportunities and sourcing improvements. Segment supplier markets and define sourcing approaches to balance cost, risk, performance, and innovation. Monitor industry and market trends to inform short- and long-term procurement decisions. Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Execution Lead end-to-end sourcing initiatives including RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs for assigned categories. Manage competitive sourcing processes and supplier evaluations using data-driven decision criteria. Negotiate commercial terms, including pricing structures, service levels, contract duration, and performance incentives. Oversee procurement activities from requirements gathering through contract execution and purchase fulfillment. Contract & Commercial Management Partner with Legal, Finance, and Risk teams to negotiate and finalize contracts that protect the company’s commercial and operational interests. Manage contract lifecycles, including renewals, amendments, and renegotiations. Ensure contractual terms align with internal policies, compliance requirements, and risk standards. Supplier Relationship Management Build and maintain strong relationships with strategic and preferred suppliers. Establish supplier performance metrics and scorecards; lead regular business reviews and continuous improvement efforts. Identify opportunities to consolidate spend, improve supplier performance, and reduce dependency risk. Support onboarding of new suppliers as business needs evolve. Stakeholder Collaboration Act as a trusted procurement partner for cross-functional teams, translating business requirements into effective sourcing strategies. Influence stakeholders by providing clear insights into market conditions, cost drivers, and trade-offs. Communicate category performance, savings results, and risk considerations to leadership. Risk, Compliance & Reporting Identify and mitigate supply, contractual, and operational risks within assigned categories. Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, regulatory requirements, and ethical sourcing