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The Claims Recovery & Medical Records Procurement Lead will report directly to the Director of Category Management and will lead the development of category strategies, design sourcing plans, oversee negotiations, implement contracts, and drive successful supplier relationships. This leader is also responsible for ensuring strong alignment with, and becoming a trusted advisor to, key functional leaders. This leader will also partner with business and sourcing leadership in Humana’s business segments to drive enterprise-wide value.
Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities
- 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
Required Qualifications
Use your skills to make an impact
- 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.)
- Must be able to accommodate work in Eastern or Central Time Zone business hours
Preferred Qualifications
- 4-year degree in related field, preferably in a business or technical discipline
- Healthcare procurement experience
- Procurement experience within professional services
- Experience with procurement analytical spend tools such as Power BI
Additional Information
- Travel to Louisville, KY as business needs dictate
Interview Format
As part of our hiring process for this opportunity, we will use an interviewing technology called HireVue to enhance our hiring. HireVue allows us to quickly connect and gain valuable information from you about your relevant experience at a time that is best for your schedule
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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: 06-19-2026
About Us
About Humana: Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is a leading U.S. healthcare company. Through our Humana insurance services and our CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health – delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare and Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large. Learn more about what we offer at Humana.com and at CenterWell.com.
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It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.