Manager, Procurement

Navitus Health Solutions, LLC•,

4d•$96,594 - $118,400•Remote

About The Position

Navitus is adding a Manager, Procurement to lead and oversee vendor acquisition, financial evaluation, and contract support across the organization. The role partners with business relationship owners, Legal, Compliance, Vendor Risk, and Finance to establish, manage, and transition vendor relationships in support of business objectives, regulatory requirements, and financial stewardship. The Manager conducts market research, evaluates vendor capabilities, and leads procurement activities such as RFI and RFP processes, ROI analyses, and negotiation support, including service level agreements. The Manager provides leadership and oversight to a procurement team, setting priorities, assigning work, coaching and developing team members, reinforcing standard methodologies, and establishing quality controls to support consistent execution and compliance with enterprise governance standards. The role also evaluates existing vendor contracts, identifies consolidation and renegotiation opportunities, reports on financial and operational impact, and supports vendor onboarding and transition by coaching business relationship owners and ensuring appropriate documentation, service expectations, and financial controls are in place.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business with a concentration in Accounting or Finance, a similar field of study, or equivalent work experience.
Professional designation related to vendor procurement, such as project management or a similar certification (e.g., Next Level Purchasing Association or Universal Public Procurement Certification Council), or ability to obtain one within one year of hire.
At least 5 years of experience in vendor procurement, financial analysis, or sourcing; healthcare, pharmacy benefits management, or information technology experience is preferred.
At least 3 years of experience coaching, mentoring, or providing work direction to others, with demonstrated ability to support team performance, development, and consistent process execution.
Demonstrated experience supporting complex vendor relationships and cross-functional stakeholders.
Participate in, adhere to, and support compliance program objectives.
Consistently interact cooperatively and respectfully with other employees.

Nice To Haves

Experience in healthcare, pharmacy benefits management, or information technology.

Responsibilities

Partner with vendor and business relationship owners and subject matter experts to understand business requirements and translate them into procurement and contracting needs.
Conduct vendor research and competitive analyses to support vendor selection, budget allocation, and sourcing strategies.
Lead or support RFI and RFP processes, including evaluating vendor responses and financial proposals.
Review and validate business cases, budgets, proofs of concept, and ROI analyses prepared by business stakeholders.
Jointly present vendor recommendations, financial analyses, and proposed terms to leadership for approval.
Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, and Vendor Risk Management on vendor risk assessments, FDR criteria, statements of work, and contract development.
Support development of service level agreements aligned to business needs, in coordination with Vendor Relationship Management and other stakeholders.
Ensure financial obligations and performance expectations are documented in contractual materials such as MNDAs, BAAs, and SOWs.
Support vendor onboarding activities.
Analyze existing vendor contracts for financial viability, performance, and opportunities for consolidation or renegotiation.
Maintain procurement documentation, vendor inventories, tools, templates, and reporting artifacts.
Prepare and deliver reports and analyses on vendor performance, spend, and financial impact.
Identify and support process improvements, cost-reduction initiatives, and opportunities for automation in procurement activities.
Assist with audits and other vendor-related reviews as needed.
Lead and oversee the procurement team by setting priorities, assigning work, coaching performance, and ensuring consistent execution of vendor acquisition, evaluation, and contract management processes aligned with enterprise standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.