Senior Procurement Manager

Clover Health • New York City, NY

1d • Remote

About The Position

At Clover Health, we are dedicated to improving the lives of seniors through high-quality, data-driven physician enablement technology. Initially scaled within our own Medicare Advantage provider network, we have built an innovative technology platform, designed to put actionable clinical insights into the hands of physicians at the point of care. We are seeking a proactive and strategic Senior Procurement Manager to join our procurement leadership team. Reporting to the Head of Procurement, you will own end-to-end procurement processes, drive supplier performance, and partner with cross-functional teams to optimize value, risk, and efficiency across the organization. The Senior Procurement Manager will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and managing supplier relationships, while ensuring alignment with our business objectives and compliance requirements. You will play a key role in improving process flows, governance, and internal controls, and you will contribute to the development and execution of category strategies. As a Senior Procurement Manager, you will: Lead end-to-end procurement activities for assigned categories, including RFXs, supplier selection, negotiations, and contract execution. Review, negotiate, and finalize supplier agreements to secure favorable commercial terms while ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations. Prepare and issue preliminary redlines to supplier agreements to protect commercial terms and mitigate risk; escalate for formal legal review as needed. Collaborate cross-functionally with Legal, Security, Accounts Payable (AP), and Finance to ensure seamless contract lifecycle management and alignment with business requirements. Design, implement, and optimize procurement process flows and documentation to improve cycle times, accuracy, and governance. Manage contract repositories and maintain a centralized, searchable index of all active and historical contracts; ensure version control and easy retrieval. Produce forward-looking procurement reports and dashboards (e.g., spend analytics, supplier performance, pipeline of commitments) to support strategic decision-making. Identify opportunities for cost reduction, supplier consolidation, and value-added services without compromising quality or risk posture. Ensure compliance with internal controls, procurement policies, and regulatory requirements; support internal and external audits as needed. Develop strong supplier relationships, conduct supplier risk assessments, and monitor performance against agreed SLAs and KPIs. Mentor and coach junior procurement staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and procurement excellence. Success in this role looks like: In the first 90 days, success is measured by independently owning assigned categories, leading sourcing and negotiations, and establishing strong processes, reporting, and cross-functional partnerships. In the first 6 months, success is measured by delivering measurable cost savings and value through sourcing, renegotiations, and supplier optimization while improving speed, governance, and audit readiness. In the future, success is measured by consistently driving strategic value through category strategy, supplier partnerships, scalable processes, and a high-performing procurement team.

Requirements

• You have 3–5 years of procurement experience.
• You have demonstrated savings and impact through contract negotiations for high-visibility and critical third-party relationships.
• You have a Bachelor’s degree.
• You have experience negotiating and reviewing IT SAAS, PAAS, Hardware, Software and Professional Services contracts.
• You have experience in contract review, preliminary commercial redlines, and pricing negotiation.
• You have knowledge of the Purchase Order (PO) lifecycle, PO application and workflow implementation.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement activities for assigned categories, including RFXs, supplier selection, negotiations, and contract execution.
• Review, negotiate, and finalize supplier agreements to secure favorable commercial terms while ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
• Prepare and issue preliminary redlines to supplier agreements to protect commercial terms and mitigate risk; escalate for formal legal review as needed.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Legal, Security, Accounts Payable (AP), and Finance to ensure seamless contract lifecycle management and alignment with business requirements.
• Design, implement, and optimize procurement process flows and documentation to improve cycle times, accuracy, and governance.
• Manage contract repositories and maintain a centralized, searchable index of all active and historical contracts; ensure version control and easy retrieval.
• Produce forward-looking procurement reports and dashboards (e.g., spend analytics, supplier performance, pipeline of commitments) to support strategic decision-making.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction, supplier consolidation, and value-added services without compromising quality or risk posture.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, procurement policies, and regulatory requirements; support internal and external audits as needed.
• Develop strong supplier relationships, conduct supplier risk assessments, and monitor performance against agreed SLAs and KPIs.
• Mentor and coach junior procurement staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and procurement excellence.

Benefits

• Financial Well-Being : Our commitment to attracting and retaining top talent begins with a competitive base salary and equity opportunities. Additionally, we offer a performance-based bonus program, 401k matching, and regular compensation reviews to recognize and reward exceptional contributions.
• Physical Well-Being : We prioritize the health and well-being of our employees and their families by providing comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage. Your health matters to us, and we invest in ensuring you have access to quality healthcare.
• Mental Well-Being : We understand the importance of mental health in fostering productivity and maintaining work-life balance. To support this, we offer initiatives such as No-Meeting Fridays, monthly company holidays, access to mental health resources, and a generous flexible time-off policy. Additionally, we embrace a remote-first culture that supports collaboration and flexibility, allowing our team members to thrive from any location.
• Professional Development : Developing internal talent is a priority for Clover. We offer learning programs, mentorship, professional development funding, and regular performance feedback and reviews.
• Additional Perks: Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offering discounted equity opportunities Reimbursement for office setup expenses Monthly cell phone & internet stipend Remote-first culture, enabling collaboration with global teams Paid parental leave for all new parents And much more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees