Procurement Lead
Humana
Little Rock, AR (In Person)
Full-Time
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Job Description
Procurement Lead
at Humana in Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
Job Description
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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.
The Procurement Lead complies with federal and state regulatory guidelines. Reconcile purchases with invoices from vendors, validate pricing and contract compliance. Monitor sales and margins through vendor negotiations and promotional opportunities. Deal with the pharmaceutical companies for drug purchasing. Advise executives to develop functional strategies (often segment specific) on matters of significance. Exercise independent on complex issues regarding job responsibilities and related tasks, and works, Uses requiring analysis of variable factors and determining the best course of action.
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, as part of the operating model, to in the most efficient way
+ Oversee analysis of qualitative and quantitative supplier characteristics, including supplier capabilities, supplier goals, 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 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
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Required Qualifications
• 4+ years of experience procurement sourcing/supply chain/vendor management or contracting exp
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