Merchandise, Gifting & Promotional Goods Category Manager

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 The Category Manager for Merchandise, Gifting, Promotional Goods, Office Supplies, and Amazon Business is responsible for designing and executing a strategic, scalable, and programmatic approach to Humana’s sourcing, procurement, and vendor management for these categories. This role also includes oversight of related subcategories such as IT peripherals, toner, and janitorial/sanitation supplies.
This leader will drive cost-effective procurement practices, supplier consolidation, SKU standardization, and compliance with corporate policies—while maintaining high-quality, brand-aligned products and services that support both enterprise objectives and stakeholder needs.

1. Category Strategy & Vendor Management

• Develop and lead the category strategy across all assigned spend areas, aligning with enterprise goals and stakeholder needs.
• Manage competitive sourcing processes, including RFPs, contract negotiations, and rate card development.
• Optimize vendor mix through consolidation and strategic partnerships, enhancing cost savings, service quality, and innovation.
• Monitor supplier performance, market trends, and pricing benchmarks to drive continuous improvement and procurement innovation.
• Strengthen governance for categories, maximizing rebate programs while ensuring policy compliance.

2. SKU Management & Program Optimization

• Lead SKU rationalization efforts to reduce product proliferation and streamline purchasing.
• Collaborate with key departments—Marketing, HR, IT, Facilities, and Finance—to ensure products meet functional needs and branding standards.
• Minimize maverick spend through structured buying guides, procurement guardrails, and stakeholder education.
• Implement technology solutions to enhance visibility into purchasing behavior, inventory levels, and vendor performance.

3. Spend Optimization & Data-Driven Decision Making

• Analyze spend trends, demand planning, and supplier analytics to identify opportunities for savings and efficiency.
• Implement approval workflows and category-specific controls in Coupa to enforce compliance and drive budget alignment.
• Oversee Amazon Business rebate tracking and management to ensure Humana receives full financial benefit from eligible programs.
• Establish and maintain supplier KPIs and scorecards, ensuring service level excellence and governance adherence.

4. Cross-Functional Collaboration & Strategic Leadership

• Act as the sourcing SME for assigned categories, serving as a strategic partner to internal stakeholders and procurement teams.
• Lead cross-functional sourcing councils to align on strategic priorities and execution plans.
• Partner with Finance to support annual planning, ROI analysis, and cost forecasting for relevant spend categories.
• Drive innovation and sustainability in promotional goods and merchandise offerings, aligning with corporate values and environmental goals.

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain operations.
• Demonstrated experience in RFP management, contract negotiations, and vendor performance evaluation.
• Strong analytical skills with experience using procurement systems such as Coupa, SAP Ariba, or similar platforms.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field (MBA preferred).
• Proven track record in SKU management, demand forecasting, and spend analytics.
• Experience with Merchandise, Gifting, Promotional Goods, Amazon Business, catalog procurement, rebate programs, and purchasing governance frameworks.

• Deep stakeholder engagement experience with cross-functional teams including Finance, IT, HR, and

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Pay Range

The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.

 

$78,400 - $107,800 per year

 

This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.

Description of Benefits

Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides 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), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.

Application Deadline: 08-30-2025
About us
 Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is committed to putting health first – for our teammates, our customers and our company. Through our Humana insurance services and CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health – delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare, Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large.

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