Lead, IT Services Procurement

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 The IT Procurement Lead plays a pivotal role in aligning procurement practices with Humana’s strategic goals, ensuring that the organization effectively manages its resources while fostering strong supplier partnerships that drive value. By fulfilling these responsibilities, the IT Procurement Lead will contribute significantly to Humana's overall operational efficiency and success in achieving its business objectives.

The role of the IT Procurement Lead is crucial in ensuring that Humana effectively acquires and manages its technology resources while aligning with the overall business strategy. Here’s a breakdown of the responsibilities and expectations for this position:

Key Responsibilities:

Development of Category Strategies:

• Lead the formulation of multi-year category strategies for hardware and software procurement.
• Design sourcing plans that align with Humana’s business and financial goals.

Sourcing and Negotiation:

• Oversee the end-to-end RFX (Request for Proposal, Request for Quotation, etc.) process.
• Identify and establish relationships with strategic suppliers to maximize value creation.
• Negotiate and draft agreements that mitigate financial and business risks while enhancing terms and conditions.

Implementation and Oversight:

• Implement contracts and drive supplier relationships to ensure ongoing value and performance.
• Ensure strong alignment with key functional leaders and business partners across the organization.

Advisory Role:

• Serve as a trusted advisor to functional leaders regarding procurement strategies and supplier management.
• Provide subject matter expertise on categories including professional services and contingent labor.

Policy and Procedure Development:

• Ensure that all procurement processes are aligned with IT standards and strategies.

Collaboration:

• Partner with other teams to implement complex category strategies and address escalations.
• Champion supplier relationships to drive enterprise-wide value.

Problem Solving:

• Work on a range of problems from moderate to substantial complexity, ensuring effective resolution.

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree

• 5 or more years’ experience in sourcing IT Services

• 5 or more years’ experience negotiating Terms and Conditions in Master Agreements

• Ability to build and maintain relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

• Experience in developing and implementing procurement strategies that meet pressing demand schedules.

Additional Information

Work-At-Home Requirements:

To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office associates’ ability to work effectively, the self-provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home/Office associates must meet the following criteria:

• At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is recommended; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested.

• Satellite, cellular and microwave connection …