Procurement Lead

Humana

1d • $104,000 - $143,000 • Remote

About The Position

The Claims Recovery & Medical Records Procurement Lead will report directly to the Director of Category Management and will lead the development of category strategies, design sourcing plans, oversee negotiations, implement contracts, and drive successful supplier relationships. This leader is also responsible for ensuring strong alignment with, and becoming a trusted advisor to, key functional leaders. This leader will also partner with business and sourcing leadership in Humana’s business segments to drive enterprise-wide value.

Requirements

• 5 years of relevant procurement experience
• Contract management and negotiation experience
• Experience in creating comprehensive supplier performance analysis encompassing opportunities, risks, and cost structures
• Experience managing multiple internal customers
• Proficient in Microsoft products (i.e. Word, Excel, Visio, Powerpoint, etc.)
• Must be able to accommodate work in Eastern or Central Time Zone business hours

Nice To Haves

• 4-year degree in related field, preferably in a business or technical discipline
• Healthcare procurement experience
• Procurement experience within professional services
• Experience with procurement analytical spend tools such as Power BI

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of category strategies based on sourcing profession best practices, including supply market analyses, Porter’s Five Forces, should-cost models, process and domain expertise
• Develop risk and probability adjusted multi-year savings forecasts and annual savings goals
• Leverage internal and external resources, as part of the operating model, to deliver results in the most effective and efficient way
• Oversee analysis of qualitative and quantitative supplier characteristics, including supplier capabilities, supplier goals and objectives, risk profile, and supplier's financial position for requisite categories
• Implement a supplier segmentation program that differentiates the sourcing/management model for different supply categories and suppliers
• Develop multi-year sourcing pipelines that drive total value, including cost savings and supplier innovation for Humana
• Work collaboratively with the Continuous Improvement team for multi-business unit project implementations
• Drive corporate compliance to the preferred-supplier program via end-user change management and communications programs
• Collaborate with staff who manage day-to-day operational support for select programs and categories
• Work closely with Procurement Operations and Corporate Payables to ensure a seamless end-to-end experience for associates
• Develop and implement leading sourcing practices for environmental sustainability and supplier code of conduct
• Mitigate legal and commercial risk for Humana
• Use your skills to make an impact

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
• Education Level: Associate degree