Category Manager Lead at Humana managing procurement in facility services with focus on supplier relationships and cost analysis. Collaboration on category strategies to meet demanding schedules with a drive for efficiency.
Responsibilities
Provide subject matter expertise on categories including construction, operations facilities management, fleet, furniture, security to meet pressing demand schedules
Partner with other teams to implement complex category strategies aligned with business/finance goals, address escalations and serve as the supplier relationship champion.
Understand and negotiate business-specific legal terms and conditions and explain them clearly to clients.
Analyze data to determine the value of negotiations and the final change in total cost of ownership.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
7 or more years in procurement, supply chain management or Facilities Management with the ability to negotiate and draft agreements that minimize financial and business risk exposure, improve terms and conditions, and enforce supplier accountability.
3 or more years of project leadership experience to develop multi-year category strategy, build procurement processes with delivery strategies to run processes concurrently to accelerate execution delivery and meet pressing demand schedules
Experience with leading end-to-end RFX process, identify and build relationships with strategic suppliers, and maximize value creation.
Master’s degree in business administration (MBA), Supply Chain Management, Finance or relevant field preferred.
Specific experience in facilities management, construction procurement, or a related industry preferred.
Proven experience in a leadership or managerial role, overseeing procurement teams or projects preferred.
Has obtained one or more of the following certifications: Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM), Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Construction Manager (CCM) preferred.
Benefits
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)
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