Procurement Lead

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* 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.

** Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities*
* + 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*
* ** Required Qualifications*
* + 5 years of relevant procurementexperience

+ 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   

** Preferred Qualifications*
* + 4-year degree in related field, preferably in a business or technical discipline

+ Healthcare procurement experience

+ Procurement experience within professional services

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Experience with procurement analytical spend tools such as Power BI

** Additional Information*
* + Travel to Louisville, KYas business needs dictate

** Interview Format:*
* As part of our hiring process for this opportunity, we will use an interviewing technology called Hire Vue to enhance our hiring. Hire Vue allows us to quickly connect and gain valuable information from you about your relevant experience at a time that is best for your schedule **.*
* Travel:
While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.

** Scheduled Weekly Hours*
* 40

** Pay Range*
* The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.

$104,000 - $143,000 per year

This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.

** Description of Benefits*
* Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, "Humana") offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness…