Associate Director of IT Category/Procurement Management

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Responsibilities

The Associate Director of IT Category Management will lead the team of Category Managers to drive cost savings via a robust 7-step process, oversee negotiations, implement contracts, and drive successful supplier relationships. This leader is also responsible for ensuring strong alignment with, and becoming a trusted advisor to, key functional leaders inside and outside of Procurement. This leader will also partner with business and sourcing leadership in Humana's business segments to drive enterprise-wide value.

Build, develop, and manage team of 6-8 Category Managers engaged in end-to-end Sourcing activities, driving administrative cost savings across the enterprise

Act as a trusted advisor with key business leaders by providing a forward thinking strategy, considering internal / external factors, that aligns to Humana's overall business objectives and values

Develop risk- and probability-adjusted multi-year savings forecasts and annual savings goals

Lead teams in developing category strategies based on sourcing profession best practices, including supply market analyses, Porter's Five Forces, should-cost models, process and domain expertise

Leverage internal and external resources, as part of the operating model, to deliver results in the most effective and efficient way

Implement staff training and development programs to enhance general leadership skills, sourcing expertise, and domain knowledge

Oversee analysis of qualitative and quantitative supplier characteristics, including supplier capabilities, supplier goals and objectives, risk profile, and supplier's financial position for requisite categories

Develop programs to achieve corporate supplier diversity objectives

Manage and lead team through all sourcing activities, including RFI/RFP development and implementation

Work collaboratively with the Continuous Improvement team for multi-business unit project implementations

Actively engage in long-term strategic planning for the full Procurement organization to build capabilities and achieve roadmap goals for FY19 and beyond.

Drive corporate compliance to the preferred-supplier program via end-user change management and communications programs

Partner with the Strategic Sourcing Lead team to appropriately triage projects between savings-focused strategic initiatives and tactical quick-hit initiatives

Work closely with Procurement Operations and Corporate Payables to ensure a seamless end-to-end experience for associates

Drive change and behavior through influence, not mandate

Required Qualifications

4-year degree or equivalent experience

At least 6 years of relevant sourcing experience

2 or more years of IT procurement and/or vendor management experience

Strong understanding of vendor contracts and contract negotiations

Up to 20% overnight travel is located outside of Louisville, KY

Demonstrated leadership experience

Demonstrated experience in defining the vision, mission, strategy and tactics for the areas of responsibility

Outstanding communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills, including assertiveness, courage, and the ability to influence others

Excellent relationship management skills, demonstrating mature confidence and integrity

Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, both as a lead and as a part of a team

Ability to work in a team environment to collate and act upon feedback from all levels within the business and sourcing environments

Ability to manage multiple priorities of business partners in a complex, multi-business segment environment

Ability to assimilate, analyze, draw conclusions, and make recommendations from multi-faceted and often ambiguous data

Ability to motivate project team members and stakeholders to meet established deadlines

Ability to be flexible and willing to learn new skill sets quickly as the need arises

Must have accessibility to high speed DSL or cable modem for a home office (satellite internet service is NOT allowed for this role); and a minimum internet connection speed of 10M x 1

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience leading and coaching category/procurement managers

Additional Information:

Location: Louisville, KY, Waterfront Plaza, or WAH Nationwide

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Company info

Humana Inc.
Website : http://www.humana.com