Humana
Humana
Humana is a healthcare and health insurance company focused on improving health outcomes for individuals, communities, and the broader healthcare system. Its work includes Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS plans serving populations such as seniors and military members. Humana also emphasizes an inclusive workplace built around belonging, mutual respect, and opportunities for employees to contribute to the company’s health-focused mission.

Senior Procurement Professional at Humana — Remote in North Carolina

Lead sourcing, category management, vendor negotiations, and pharmaceutical purchasing for Humana’s healthcare operations. The role oversees pricing, contracts, regulatory compliance, spending visibility, and supplier performance.

Description

  • Develop and execute effective sourcing and category management strategies
  • Oversee the supply portfolio while maintaining transparent spending practices
  • Follow applicable federal and state regulations
  • Reconcile purchasing records with vendor invoices
  • Verify pricing accuracy and adherence to contract terms
  • Track sales and margins through supplier negotiations and promotional initiatives
  • Oversee pharmaceutical purchasing activities with drug manufacturers and suppliers
  • Help shape departmental strategy
  • Determine technical approaches for assigned project components
  • Report to an Associate Director
  • Operate as an individual contributor
  • No domestic travel is expected, though occasional trips to Humana offices for training or meetings may be required

Requirements

  • At least five years of experience in sourcing, supply chain, vendor management, and/or contracting
  • Prior experience conducting RFI, RFQ, and RFP sourcing processes
  • Experience collaborating with and presenting to organizational leaders
  • Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
  • Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills
  • Business analysis experience supporting the development and delivery of sourcing programs and services
  • Ability to work independently with limited supervision
  • Ability to contribute effectively as both a team member and team lead
  • Ability to adapt communication for varied audiences, including senior leaders
  • Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, or a related discipline is preferred
  • Project management experience is preferred
  • Experience with spend analytics and reporting is preferred
  • Home internet service must provide at least 25 Mbps download and 10 Mbps upload speeds
  • A dedicated, interruption-free workspace is required to safeguard member PHI and HIPAA information

Benefits

  • Eligibility for a bonus incentive plan tied to company and/or individual performance
  • Medical coverage
  • Dental coverage
  • Vision coverage
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan
  • Paid time off
  • Company holidays
  • Personal holidays
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid caregiver leave
  • Short-term disability coverage
  • Long-term disability coverage
  • Life insurance
  • Remote work arrangement
  • Dedicated home workspace requirement to protect member PHI and HIPAA information
  • Home internet service requirements for remote employees

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