Procurement Lead

Humana

Procurement Lead generating sourcing and management strategies for Humana's supply portfolio. Ensuring compliance and transparency in vendor relations and negotiations while advising executives.

Posted 6/12/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $104,000 - $143,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Procurement Lead generates and implements efficient sourcing and category management strategies.
Manage our supply portfolio ensuring transparency of spending.
Comply 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 on matters of significance.
Exercise independent judgment on complex issues regarding job responsibilities and related tasks.

Requirements

What you’ll need

4+ years of experience procurement sourcing/supply chain/vendor management or contracting experience
Sourcing experience with RFI/RFQ/RFP
Experienced in negotiations with third parties
Experience building category strategies
Experience conducting financial analyses to support business proposals
Experience partnering and presenting to leadership
Outstanding communication 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

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

procurement sourcingsupply chain managementvendor managementcontractingRFIRFQRFPfinancial analysiscategory strategiesnegotiation

Soft Skills

communicationinterpersonal skillsassertivenessinfluencerelationship managementconfidenceintegritybusiness analysisautonomyteam collaboration