Senior Manager, Procurement

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Hiring Remotely in MO
Remote
104K-192K Annually
7+ Years Experience
Healthtech
The Role
The Senior Manager, Procurement will manage vendor relationships, evaluate vendor performance, and oversee contract management. Responsibilities include leading complex procurement projects, developing supplier relationships, and mitigating risks through effective contract negotiation and compliance training.
Summary Generated by Built In

You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members. Centene is transforming the health of our communities, one person at a time. As a diversified, national organization, you’ll have access to competitive benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility.
 

Position Purpose: Manage vendor relationships, evaluate vendor performance and effectively manage contract requirements. Mitigate legal and financial risk through effective contract formulation and negotiation.

  • Manage the purchase of goods and services across the enterprise
  • Lead highly complex procurement projects involving RFPs and negotiating business and contract terms and conditions
  • Develop relationships with management and vendors who will provide the best service, quality, price, terms and conditions, warranties, and technical assistance on the materials and supplies to be purchased
  • Negotiate long-term contracts with suppliers
  • Determine strategies for sourcing goods and services across the entire corporation Implement scorecards for strategic suppliers that will assist in managing supplier performance and ensuring contract compliance
  • Train and promote group purchasing within the organization, research new trends or advances in product lines to make appropriate buying decisions

Education/Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business.
  • 7+ years of purchasing or procurement experience.
  • Experience with procurement systems and contract negotiations.
  • Previous experience in procurement processes including competitive bidding, negotiating complex contracts, and evaluating supplier proposals.
  • Extensive knowledge of procurement law and specific legal risks associated with procurement practices and contract language.
  • Extensive knowledge of Vendor Playbook strongly preferred.
  • Extensive knowledge with category management strongly preferred.
  • Experience with auditing strongly preferred
  • License/Certification: Certified Procurement Professional preferred.

Pay Range: $103,500.00 - $191,600.00 per year

Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives.

Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.


Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act

The Company
Columbus, GA
19,002 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 1984

What We Do

Centene provides healthcare solutions to individuals across the United States with more than 23 million members nationwide.

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