Senior Category Manager IT Procurement Lead

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Responsibilities

The IT Procurement Lead investigates available hardware and software products; evaluates and recommends products based on user requirements. Coordinates with the procurement function to interview, select and negotiate with hardware and software vendors in order to purchase the appropriate equipment at the lowest cost. Reviews licenses and/or contracts to ensure that hardware and software equipment is covered by the contract and properly documented. Advises executives to develop functional strategies (often segment specific) on matters of significance. Exercises independent judgment and decision making on complex issues regarding job duties and related tasks, and works under minimal supervision, Uses independent judgment requiring analysis of variable factors and determining the best course of action.


Influencing and developing peers within technology procurement team
Lead the development of complex 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
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


4-year degree in related field, preferably in a business or technical discipline
Procurement experience identifying potential 'best fit' vendors for internal partner need
Experience developing strategy
Demonstrated experience in supplier diversity, supplier code of conduct
Project leadership experience
Business analysis skills to drive and implement sourcing programs and services aligned with business partners strategies
Strong financial and business acumen (understanding/ability to communicate 'revenue recognition', SLA's, to external partners)
Effectiveness in working collaboratively with cross-functional teams
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
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
Ability to assimilate, analyze, draw conclusions, and make recommendations from multi-faceted and often ambiguous data
Ability to be flexible and willing to learn new skill sets quickly as the need arises


Preferred Qualifications


Procurement of IT systems
IT industry experience


Additional Information

This role can be located in the office, Waterfront Plaza, Louisville, Ky or WAH

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Company info

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