Procurement Lead

Humana

. Lead complex, business-critical outsourcing and strategic sourcing initiatives from opportunity assessment through recommendation, negotiation, contracting, and value realization .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $104,000 - $143,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic sourcing and procurement, with a strong focus on developing multi-year category strategies, managing complex negotiations, and executing contracts. Proven ability to influence senior leadership and build trusted relationships while driving supplier performance and compliance.

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Strategic SourcingContract NegotiationSupplier ManagementFinancial AnalysisCategory Management

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Hard Skills

Spend AnalysisMarket IntelligenceSupplier BenchmarkingCost ModelingRFI DevelopmentRFP DevelopmentRFQ DevelopmentScenario AnalysisTotal-Cost-Of-Ownership AssessmentContract Drafting

Soft Skills

Influencing Senior LeadersBuilding Trusted RelationshipsStrong Communication SkillsFacilitating Trade-Off DiscussionsAdapting to Changing Priorities

Tools & Technologies

Spend AnalyticsData VisualizationReporting Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

CPSMCPSDC.P.M.CSCPPMP

Industry Keywords

OutsourcingManaged-ServicesSupplier GovernanceSustainabilityResponsible Sourcing

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead complex, business-critical outsourcing and strategic sourcing initiatives from opportunity assessment through recommendation, negotiation, contracting, and value realization
Develop multi-year category and sourcing strategies using spend and demand analysis, market intelligence, supplier benchmarking, competitive assessments, and cost modeling
Design and lead end-to-end RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs
Develop sourcing strategies, supplier evaluations, negotiation plans, award recommendations, and contracting approaches
Partner with and influence senior and executive leadership on business cases, sourcing strategies, supplier strategies, and commercial strategies
Build fact-based business cases and scenario analyses using financial, operational, supplier, and market insights
Shape outsourcing and managed-services commercial models, including FTE-based, fixed-fee, transaction-based, productivity, and outcome-oriented structures
Draft, negotiate, and execute contracts and amendments with Finance, Legal, Risk, Operations, Technology, and other stakeholders
Establish commercial terms, implementation and transition plans, governance, controls, and risk mitigation
Evaluate and manage strategic suppliers based on performance, capabilities, financial health, risk, innovation, and long-term fit
Establish supplier governance and performance mechanisms for accountability and continuous improvement
Advance supplier diversity, sustainability, responsible sourcing, and supplier code-of-conduct expectations

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, category management, supply chain, supplier management, contracting, or a related field
3+ years of experience leading end-to-end strategic sourcing initiatives, including RFIs, RFPs, RFQs, supplier evaluations, and negotiations
Experience drafting, negotiating, and executing complex contracts and amendments with Legal, Finance, Risk, and business stakeholders
Experience sourcing complex services and leading outsourcing or managed-services category strategies
Experience with professional services, technology, or other enterprise-level categories valued
Experience developing and executing multi-year category and sourcing strategies using spend analysis, market intelligence, supplier benchmarking, and financial analysis
Strong financial and analytical capabilities, including business cases, scenario analyses, cost models, forecasts, total-cost-of-ownership assessments, and executive-level recommendations
Ability to manage multiple complex sourcing initiatives simultaneously while adapting to changing priorities and market conditions
Ability to build trusted relationships, influence senior leaders, challenge assumptions, facilitate trade-off discussions, and build alignment
Strong communication skills and executive presence
Bachelor's degree in finance, business, supply chain, or a related discipline preferred
Project management experience or formal training preferred
Experience with spend analytics, reporting, and data visualization preferred
Professional procurement, supply chain, or project management certification such as CPSM, CPSD, C.P.M., CSCP, or PMP preferred
Home internet with minimum download speed of 25 Mbps and upload speed of 10 Mbps
Ability to work from a dedicated space without ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI/HIPAA information

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus incentive plan based on company and/or individual performance
Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Vision benefits
401(k) retirement savings plan
Paid time off
Company holidays
Personal holidays
Paid parental leave
Paid caregiver leave
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Life insurance
Dedicated home workspace requirement supporting remote work
Occasional travel to Humana offices for training or meetings