Lead, IT Services Procurement Position Available In Kennebec, Maine

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The IT Procurement Lead plays a pivotal role in aligning procurement practices with Humana’s strategic goals, ensuring that the organization effectively manages its resources while fostering strong supplier partnerships that drive value. By fulfilling these responsibilities, the IT Procurement Lead will contribute significantly to Humana’s overall operational efficiency and success in achieving its business objectives.
The role of the IT Procurement Lead is crucial in ensuring that Humana effectively acquires and manages its technology resources while aligning with the overall business strategy. Here’s a breakdown of the responsibilities and expectations for this position:

Key Responsibilities:

Development of Category Strategies:

Lead the formulation of multi-year category strategies for IT Services procurement.
Design sourcing plans that align with Humana’s business and financial goals.

Sourcing and Negotiation:

Oversee the end-to-end RFX (Request for Proposal, Request for Quotation, etc.) process.
Identify and establish relationships with strategic suppliers to maximize value creation.
Negotiate and draft agreements that mitigate financial and business risks while enhancing terms and conditions.

Implementation and Oversight:

Implement contracts and drive supplier relationships to ensure ongoing value and performance.
Ensure strong alignment with key functional leaders and business partners across the organization.

Advisory Role:

Serve as a trusted advisor to functional leaders regarding procurement strategies and supplier management.
Provide subject matter expertise on categories including professional services and contingent labor.

Policy and Procedure Development:

Ensure that all procurement processes are aligned with IT standards and strategies.

Collaboration:

Partner with other teams to implement complex category strategies and address escalations.
Champion supplier relationships to drive enterprise-wide value.

Problem Solving:

Work on a range of problems from moderate to substantial complexity, ensuring effective resolution. Use your skills to make an impact
Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree
5 or more years’ experience in sourcing IT Services
5 or more years’ experience negotiating Terms and Conditions in Master Agreements
Ability to build and maintain relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
Experience in developing and implementing procurement strategies that meet pressing demand schedules. Additional Information

Work-At-Home Requirements:

To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office associates’ ability to work effectively, the self-provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home/Office associates must meet the following criteria: At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is recommended; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested.
Satellite, cellular and microwave connection can be used only if approved by leadership.
Associates who live and work from Home in the state of California, Illinois, Montana, or South Dakota will be provided a bi-weekly payment for their internet expense.
Humana will provide Home or Hybrid Home/Office associates with telephone equipment appropriate to meet the business requirements for their position/job.
Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member

PHI / HIPAA

information.

Interview Format:

As part of our hiring process for this opportunity, we will be using an exciting interviewing technology called HireVue to enhance our hiring and decision-making ability. HireVue allows us to quickly connect and gain valuable information for you pertaining to your relevant skills and experience at a time that is best for your schedule.
If you are selected for a first-round interview, you will receive an email correspondence inviting you to participate in a HireVue interview. In this interview, you will receive a set of interview questions over your phone, and you will provide recorded or text message responses to each question. You should anticipate this interview to take about 15 minutes. Your recorded interview will be reviewed, and you will subsequently be informed if you will be moving forward to next round of interviews.

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 and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides 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 and many other opportunities.

Application Deadline:

04-13-2025
About us
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