Procurement Lead (Medicaid)

Humana

2d • $104,000 - $143,000 • Remote

About The Position

The Procurement Lead (Medicaid) generates and implements efficient sourcing and category management strategies. You will manage the company's supply portfolio ensuring transparency of spending. You will work on problems of diverse scopes and complexity ranging from moderate to substantial and exercise independent judgment and decision making on complex issues regarding job responsibilities and related tasks with minimal supervision. The Procurement Lead (Medicaid) complies with federal and state regulatory guidelines. Reconcile purchases with invoices from suppliers, validate pricing and contract compliance. Monitor performance through oversight documentation through supplier negotiations and promotional opportunities. Advise executives to develop functional strategies (often segment specific) on matters of significance. Understand and explain procurement and supplier management and oversight processes to Medicaid markets and business areas contacts. Support third-party documentation for new market Request for Proposals (RFPs) and/or procurements strategies. Develop and implement procurement strategies to achieve cost savings and operational efficiency. Lead sourcing initiatives, including supplier identification, evaluation, and selection. Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms with suppliers to maximize value. Manage supplier relationships and monitor performance, including quality, delivery, and compliance. Collaborate cross-functionally (e.g., finance, operations and logistics) to support business needs. Analyze market trends, risks, and opportunities to inform procurement decisions. Ensure compliance with company policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements. Oversee purchase orders, contracts, and procurement documentation. Drive continuous improvement initiatives in procurement processes and systems. Lead and mentor procurement team members (if applicable). Use your skills to make an impact.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• Three (3) or more years of procurement, relationship/supplier management, or process improvement experience.
• Two (2) or more years of project leadership experience.
• Demonstrated experience partnering with cross-functional stakeholders to drive alignment, support decision-making, and achieve business objectives.

Nice To Haves

• Master's in business administration (MBA).
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.

Responsibilities

• Generates and implements efficient sourcing and category management strategies.
• Manages the company's supply portfolio ensuring transparency of spending.
• Works on problems of diverse scopes and complexity ranging from moderate to substantial.
• Exercises independent judgment and decision making on complex issues regarding job responsibilities and related tasks with minimal supervision.
• Complies with federal and state regulatory guidelines.
• Reconciles purchases with invoices from suppliers, validates pricing and contract compliance.
• Monitors performance through oversight documentation through supplier negotiations and promotional opportunities.
• Advises executives to develop functional strategies on matters of significance.
• Understands and explains procurement and supplier management and oversight processes to Medicaid markets and business areas contacts.
• Supports third-party documentation for new market Request for Proposals (RFPs) and/or procurements strategies.
• Develops and implements procurement strategies to achieve cost savings and operational efficiency.
• Leads sourcing initiatives, including supplier identification, evaluation, and selection.
• Negotiates contracts, pricing, and terms with suppliers to maximize value.
• Manages supplier relationships and monitors performance, including quality, delivery, and compliance.
• Collaborates cross-functionally (e.g., finance, operations and logistics) to support business needs.
• Analyzes market trends, risks, and opportunities to inform procurement decisions.
• Ensures compliance with company policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Oversees purchase orders, contracts, and procurement documentation.
• Drives continuous improvement initiatives in procurement processes and systems.
• Leads and mentors procurement team members (if applicable).

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision benefits
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave)
• short-term and long-term disability
• life insurance

What This Job Offers

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