Director, Procurement

Centene Corporation•Remote-MO, MO

3d•$134,600 - $249,000•Remote

About The Position

The Director, Procurement determines procurement governance, standards, and regulatory operations strategy across the corporation. The role oversees purchasing policy and process controls, audit readiness, negotiation standards for business and legal contract terms, and governance performance metrics. This is a fully remote position open to candidates anywhere in the United States, with work expected during Central time zone hours.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in procurement, supply chain management, business, finance, or a related field.
At least 7 years of procurement experience, preferably involving purchases with complex contract requirements.
Experience developing and implementing procurement processes and vendor management programs.
Extensive knowledge of procurement law and specific legal risks associated with procurement practices and contract language.
Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employment-based visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Law degree or master’s degree.
Leadership experience in procurement, governance, or compliance, including developing policies and processes, building governance frameworks, leading complex cross-functional projects, and leading audit readiness.
Knowledge of contracting standards, change management, and KPI development.
Strong executive communication skills and ability to influence senior stakeholders without direct authority.
State bar or Certified Procurement Manager certification.

Responsibilities

Oversee procurement contracting standards, including templates, clause libraries, and contract compliance monitoring.
Establish policies and procedures for Procurement requests and oversee governance, audit, and compliance reporting.
Review contractual agreements and documents and manage escalations.
Create and implement a procurement governance strategy aligned with corporate goals and objectives.
Execute regulatory contracts and requirements with suppliers.
Maintain ethical practices and ensure fairness in transactions and contacts.
Train and promote Procurement standards across the organization, and research trends or regulatory advances to inform decisions.
Develop and monitor policy and process adherence, dashboards, executive scorecards, KPIs, and service-level reporting.
Lead Procurement support for mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, integrations, operating model design, and Procurement transformation.
Govern internal and external communications from Procurement.