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

5 years of relevant procurement experience
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.)

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

Procurement Lead

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