Strategic Sourcing Specialist II

Centene

90d • $55,000 - $99,000 • Remote

About The Position

You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members. Centene is transforming the health of our communities, one person at a time. As a diversified, national organization, you'll have access to competitive benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility. Position Purpose: Lead supplier negotiations and contracting with suppliers on behalf of internal customers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business or related field or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of experience in project management or negotiations

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute Request for Information and Request for Proposals (RFI, RFP) to gain understanding of market dynamics and suppliers position within the market
• Lead pricing and contract negotiations on both tactical and strategic contracts, assisting with strategy, technique and messaging
• Liaise with Legal, Risk and other internal stakeholders to ensure contract language protects Centene's interests
• Connect with internal customers to identify business needs and develop scope of project
• Support business initiatives by engaging with internal business owners and suppliers, leading contract negotiations
• Utilize market research along with RFI and RFP results to develop sourcing strategy, identifying most productive negotiation strategy to drive value
• Assist in the preparation of internal negotiation strategy documents
• Understand SS&P strategic sourcing process and begin to recommend process improvements, and with manager support, implement changes
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Benefits

• competitive pay
• health insurance
• 401K and stock purchase plans
• tuition reimbursement
• paid time off plus holidays
• flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree