Job Description

Description

Humana is an organization with careers that change livesincluding yours. As an innovator in the fast-paced industry of healthcare, we offer our associates careers that challenge, support and inspire them to use their passion for helping others and to lead their best lives. If youre ready to help people achieve lifelong well-being, and be a part of an organization that is growing and poised to make an impact on the future of healthcare, Humana has the right opportunity for you.

Responsibilities

The Senior Category Manager Professional will report directly into the Associate Director of Procurement and will lead the development of category strategies, design sourcing plans, oversee negotiations, implement contracts, and drive successful supplier relationships. The Senior Category Manager will support the Business Process Outsourcing category, within the Human Capital Category portfolio. The Senior Category Manager is also responsible for ensuring strong alignment with, and becoming a trusted advisor to, key functional leaders. The Senior Category Manager will also partner with business and sourcing leadership in Humanas business segments to drive enterprise-wide value.

Develop category strategies based on sourcing profession best practices, including supply market analyses, Porters 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
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

Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree
3+ years of experience Sourcing/supply chain, business to business commerce and or contracting experience
Experience partnering and presenting to Senior Level leadership
Outstanding communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills, including assertiveness, courage, and the ability to influence others
Excellent relationship management skills, demonstrating mature confidence and integrity
Business analysis skills to drive and implement sourcing programs and services aligned with business partner strategies
Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, both as a lead and as a part of a team
Ability to work in a team environment to collate and act upon feedback from all levels within the business and sourcing environments
Strong financial and business acumen required
Experienced in negotiations with third parties

Desired Qualifications
IT experience in or on Global IT items
Masters degree
Demonstrated experience in supplier diversity, supplier code of conduct, environmental concerns, and US/international regulatory requirements

Additional Information

This role will be located in downtown Louisville, KY. (WAH may be considered for the right candidate/level of experience.)

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40