[Hiring] Procurement Lead @Humana

Role Description

The Procurement Lead generates and implements efficient sourcing and category management strategies. Reporting to the Procurement Director, you will manage our supply portfolio ensuring transparency of spending. The Procurement Lead works on problems of diverse scope and complexity ranging from moderate to substantial.

• Complies with federal and state regulatory guidelines.
• Reconciles purchases with invoices from vendors, validates pricing and contract compliance.
• Monitors sales and margins through vendor negotiations and promotional opportunities.
• Deals with pharmaceutical companies for drug purchasing.
• Advises executives to develop functional strategies on matters of significance.
• Exercises independence on complex issues regarding job responsibilities and related tasks.

Details:

• Work with leadership to develop 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 to operate in the most efficient way.
• Oversee analysis of qualitative and quantitative supplier characteristics, including supplier capabilities, goals, risk profile, and 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 create total value, including cost savings and supplier development for Humana.
• Work with the Continuous Improvement team for multi-team project implementations.
• Bring corporate compliance to the preferred-supplier program through end-user change management and communications programs.
• Work with Procurement Operations and Corporate Payables to guarantee a seamless experience for associates.
• Develop and implement leading sourcing practices for environmental sustainability and supplier code of conduct.
• Mitigate legal and commercial risk for Humana.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in procurement sourcing/supply chain/vendor management or contracting experience.
• Sourcing experience with RFI/RFQ/RFP.
• Experienced in negotiations with third parties.
• Experience building category strategies.
• Experience conducting financial analyses to support business proposals.
• Experience partnering and presenting to leadership.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, including assertiveness, courage, and the ability to influence others.
• Excellent relationship management skills, demonstrating mature confidence and integrity.
• Business analysis skills to drive and implement sourcing programs and services aligned with business partner strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, both as a lead and as a part of a team.
• Ability to work in a team environment to collate and act upon feedback from all levels within the business and sourcing environments.
• Will accommodate EST/CST working hours.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with procurement outsourcing services.
• College degree in Finance, Business or another related field.
• Project Management experience.
• Spend analytics & reporting experience.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and 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.
• Many other opportunities for personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions.

Additional Information

• Location: Remote, Nationwide.
• Travel: Occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40.
• Pay Range: $104,000 - $143,000 per year.
• This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan based on company and/or individual performance.