VP, Chief Procurement Officer

Humana

3d • Remote

About The Position

The Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) leads enterprise procurement and supplier management strategy for Humana, overseeing end-to-end business engagement, sourcing, contracting, and supplier performance. Reporting to the SVP of Financial Planning & Analysis, this executive role is central to advancing enterprise priorities through cost leadership, resilient supply partnerships, innovation, and risk management. As a strategic partner to the Enterprise Leadership Team, the CPO will help shape enterprise value creation through category strategy, supplier collaboration, digital enablement, and disciplined governance. This role has already delivered meaningful impact through sustained savings, supplier rationalization, and the elevation of procurement as a strategic enterprise capability. With AI-enabled sourcing tools, faster intake and orchestration, and a newly established Enterprise Supplier Management Center of Excellence, Humana is positioned to take the function to its next stage. We are seeking a bold, business-minded leader who can build on this momentum and turn procurement and supplier management into a lasting competitive advantage. The organization includes approximately 140 associates across onshore and offshore teams and manages roughly $6B in annual spend. Scope includes business engagement and category management, sourcing and contract management, supplier management for key enterprise services, and supplier governance. The successful candidate will partner closely with senior leaders to deliver strong stakeholder experiences and measurable business outcomes. This leader will continuously identify opportunities to simplify, modernize, and elevate procurement to maximize enterprise value.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, engineering, law, or a related field.
• 15+ years of progressive procurement, supplier management, or related operational leadership experience in large, complex organizations.
• Demonstrated success influencing senior executives and leading through both authority and collaboration.
• Strong experience in procurement transformation, digital enablement, and change leadership.
• Deep expertise in strategic sourcing, supplier governance, negotiations, and enterprise risk management.
• Track record of building talent, aligning stakeholders, and delivering financial and operational results.

Nice To Haves

• Healthcare or health insurance experience preferred.
• Experience in a Fortune 100 or similarly complex enterprise environment.
• MBA, advanced degree, or relevant certification such as CPSM or CIPS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set and evolve enterprise procurement and supplier management strategy in line with business priorities, transformation goals, and long-term value creation.
• Lead category management, sourcing, contracting, and supplier governance with strong enterprise rigor and accountability.
• Advance digital procurement capabilities, including automation, AI, and analytics, to improve speed, visibility, and decision quality.
• Partner with C-suite and business leaders to align procurement priorities with enterprise strategy, cost optimization, and transformation initiatives.
• Represent procurement in senior leadership, committee, and external partner discussions as a trusted strategic advisor.
• Ensure strong frameworks for sourcing, contracts, supplier due diligence, risk management, and audit readiness in partnership with Legal, Finance, Technology, Privacy, and Enterprise Risk.
• Anticipate and mitigate supplier, operational, and geopolitical risks that could affect business continuity or enterprise performance.
• Lead strategic supplier relationships, performance management, and executive oversight to improve value, service, innovation, and resilience.
• Negotiate complex commercial agreements with top-tier suppliers and drive measurable results beyond contract execution.
• Build a high-performing, technology-enabled procurement organization with strong talent, scalable processes, and a service-oriented mindset.
• Partner across Finance and the enterprise to strengthen value measurement, improve user experience, and support major strategic initiatives.
• Embed responsible procurement practices, supplier diversity, and sustainability priorities into sourcing and supplier strategies in support of enterprise ESG goals.

Benefits

• Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is a leading U.S. healthcare company. Through our Humana insurance services and our CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health – delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare and Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive