Category Manager
Checkr
$151,000 - $178,000 / year
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Description
About Checkr
Checkr is building the data platform to power safe and fair decisions. Over 140,000 companies and millions of people rely on Checkr for AI verification in the moments that matter most: getting a new job, a new place to live, a car ride, childcare, even a date. Customers include Uber, Pennymac, Airbnb, Doordash, and Anthropic.
We’re a team that thrives on solving complex problems with innovative solutions that advance our mission. Checkr is recognized on Forbes Cloud 100 2025 List and is a Y Combinator 2024 Breakthrough Company.
Reporting to the Head of Procurement, the Procurement Category Manager will be a critical part of a growing Procurement Team and play an important role in partnering with our stakeholders and vendors to deliver a best-in-class procurement experience. A successful Procurement Category Manager will be knowledgeable about procurement and strategic sourcing principles and skilled at leading contract negotiations. The individual will be organized, flexible, able to meet time-sensitive deadlines and embrace learning in a fast-paced environment.
What you’ll do
- Manage the end-to-end procurement process for assigned categories, including sourcing, contract negotiation, and vendor relationship management.
- Develop and implement procurement strategies for designated categories that drive cost savings and cost avoidance while optimizing vendor performance.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with internal stakeholders to align procurement strategies with organizational goals and act as the primary liaison between stakeholders and vendors.
- Lead complex contract negotiations to secure favorable terms, drive cost savings, and ensure alignment with the organization's strategic objectives.
- Facilitate RFX processes to ensure transparency and competitiveness in vendor selection.
- Stay informed on industry trends and technological advancements, especially in AI, to identify new vendor opportunities and drive innovation.
- Create and present reports for supported areas, providing actionable insights to guide informed decision-making for stakeholders.
What you bring
- 7+ years of procurement and strategic sourcing-related work experience, with strong knowledge across the entire lifecycle of strategic sourcing and corporate procurement activities, including sourcing strategies, RFX development & analysis, vendor selection, and contract negotiations.
- Proven experience influencing strategy, driving decision-making, and achieving measurable results.
- Solid communication, strategic thinking, and presentation skills, with the ability to work and communicate effectively in a cross-functional, fast-paced environment.
- Strong analytical, judgment, and negotiation skills.
- Proven ability to lead complex initiatives and manage cross-functional teams.
- An A-player mindset with a strong bias for action: you raise the bar, move with urgency, stay resilient through ambiguity, and take ownership to deliver meaningful outcomes.
Pay Transparency Disclosure
We use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop ranges for our roles and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range. If this role is remote, we have listed the top to the bottom of the possible range, but we will specify the target range for an exact location when you are selected for a recruiting discussion. For more information on our compensation philosophy, see our website.
What We Offer
- A fast-paced and collaborative environment
- Learning and development allowance
- Competitive cash and equity compensation, and opportunity for advancement
- 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Up to $25K reimbursement for fertility, adoption, and parental planning services
- Flexible PTO policy
- Monthly wellness stipend
At Checkr, we believe an in office work environment strengthens collaboration, drives innovation, and encourages connection. Our hub locations are Denver, CO; San Francisco, CA; Nashville, TN; and Santiago, Chile. Individuals are expected to work from the office 3+ days a week. In-office perks are provided, such as lunch five times a week, a commuter stipend, and an abundance of snacks and beverages. A relocation stipend may be available for those willing to relocate to a Checkr hub location.
Equal Employment Opportunities at Checkr
Checkr is committed to building the best product and company, which requires hiring talented and qualified individuals with a diverse set of perspectives and lived experiences. Checkr believes in hiring people of all backgrounds, including those whose histories are impacted by the justice system in accordance with local, state, and/or federal laws, including the San Francisco’s Fair Chance Ordinance.
Applicant Privacy Policy
If you are a California resident or are located in Alberta or British Columbia, our Applicant Privacy Policy applies to our collection and processing of your personal information when you apply for a role with us or otherwise participate in our recruitment process.
For applicants in Massachusetts: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
*Legitimate Checkr emails will always include our official domain name after the @ symbol (e.g., name@checkr.com or name@ext.checkr.com).
Benefits
- A fast-paced and collaborative environment
- Learning and development allowance
- Competitive cash and equity compensation, and opportunity for advancement
- 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Up to $25K reimbursement for fertility, adoption, and parental planning services
- Flexible PTO policy
- Monthly wellness stipend
About this role
Checkr is seeking a Category Manager to join its Procurement team in Denver on a hybrid basis, reporting to the Head of Procurement. You'll own the full lifecycle of procurement for assigned categories—from sourcing and RFX facilitation through contract negotiation and vendor management—with a focus on driving cost savings and optimizing performance. The role requires you to work cross-functionally with internal stakeholders and serve as the primary bridge between the organization and its vendors, while staying alert to industry trends and emerging technologies that could create new sourcing opportunities.
This position suits someone with at least seven years of strategic sourcing and procurement experience who is comfortable leading complex negotiations and managing ambiguity in a fast-paced environment. You'll need strong analytical and communication skills, the ability to influence strategy and decision-making, and a track record of delivering measurable results. The contract role offers a base salary of $128,000–$151,000 in Denver, along with competitive benefits including full medical, dental, and vision coverage, a learning allowance, equity, and flexible PTO. You'll be expected in the office at least three days per week, with in-office perks including daily lunch and a commuter stipend.
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Typical pay for this role
$100,000
Typical range: $60,000 to $140,000
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