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: Develop innovative procurement solutions at a project/category/organizational level and provide guidance to category team for sourcing event level strategies. Engage senior leadership team to drive buy-in and adoption into the category strategy and changes required to enable the organization.
Monitor high value proposal evaluation and award decisions with business stakeholders
Influence the development of category strategies and category initiatives with focus on transformation, internal collaboration, global third-party partnerships, driving sustainability, and utilizing technology and change management to maximize business value and results
Monitor category financial performance
Participate in supplier performance reviews with strategic suppliers and business stakeholders
Manage supplier relationships at a global enterprise level and work with the business to make sure supplier risk management activities are executed effectively
Work with Contracting CoE leaders to promote the use of category specific templates by Sourcing teams
Work with Contracting CoE leaders for strategies to improve contract visibility and risk management
Identify and seek opportunities for improvement in organizational procurement compliance and effectively promote and manage changes in procurement policy, processes and standard operating procedures
Develop, manage and lead the Category team with a focus on procurement in a strategic and goal-oriented manner
Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Sourcing, Procurement, or related field or equivalent experience. Master’s degree preferred. 7+ years of experience in related field.
License/Certification: CPM, CPSM, CSCP preferred
Our Comprehensive Benefits Package: Flexible work solutions including remote options, hybrid work schedules and dress flexibility, Competitive pay, Paid time off including holidays, Health insurance coverage for you and your dependents, 401(k) and stock purchase plans, Tuition reimbursement and best-in-class training and development.
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.
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: Develop innovative procurement solutions at a project/category/organizational level and provide guidance to category team for sourcing event level strategies. Engage senior leadership team to drive buy-in and adoption into the category strategy and changes required to enable the organization.
Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Sourcing, Procurement, or related field or equivalent experience. Master’s degree preferred. 7+ years of experience in related field.
License/Certification: CPM, CPSM, CSCP preferred
Our Comprehensive Benefits Package: Flexible work solutions including remote options, hybrid work schedules and dress flexibility, Competitive pay, Paid time off including holidays, Health insurance coverage for you and your dependents, 401(k) and stock purchase plans, Tuition reimbursement and best-in-class training and development.
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.