Manager, Procurement

Navitus Health Solutions / Lumicera Health Services

United States

Remote

USD 97,000 - 118,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Holidays

401K company match

Adoption Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Account

Educational Assistance Plan

Professional Membership assistance

Referral Bonus Program

Job summary

Navitus, a healthcare procurement leader, is expanding its procurement team with a Manager, Procurement to oversee vendor acquisition, evaluation, and contract management. You will collaborate with Legal, Compliance, Vendor Risk, and Finance to drive vendor relationships and ensure financial stewardship.

The role requires 5+ years in procurement/financial analysis, with leadership experience and a focus on healthcare or IT environments. Remote-friendly with strong governance and ROI emphasis.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in business with a concentration in Accounting or Finance or similar field of study or equivalent work experience.
5+ years of experience in vendor procurement, financial analysis, or sourcing, preferably within healthcare, pharmacy benefits management, or information technology.
3+ years of experience coaching, mentoring, or providing work direction to others, with demonstrated ability to support team performance and processes.

Responsibilities

Lead vendor procurement activities including RFI/RFP processes and evaluation of vendor responses.
Review and validate business cases, budgets, ROI analyses, and provided financial proposals.
Provide leadership to procurement team, set priorities, coach performance and ensure compliance with enterprise standards.
Prepare reports on vendor performance, spend, and financial impact.

Skills

Vendor procurement experience

Financial analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

SOW & contract basics

Regulatory/compliance awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business with a concentration in Accounting or Finance or similar field of study or equivalent work experience

Job description

Company

Navitus

About Us

Navitus - Putting People First in Pharmacy - Navitus was founded as an alternative to traditional pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) models. We are committed to removing cost from the drug supply chain to make medications more affordable for the people who need them. At Navitus, our team members work in an environment that celebrates diversity, fosters creativity and encourages growth. We welcome new ideas and share a passion for excellent service to our customers and each other.

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Current associates must use SSO login option at https://employees-navitus.icims.com/ to be considered for internal opportunities.

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We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees and comply with all applicable nondiscrimination regulations, including those related to protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or handicap.

Pay Range

USD $96,594.00 - USD $118,400.00 /Yr.

STAR Bonus % (At Risk Maximum)

13.50 - Manager, Clinical Mgr, Pharm Supvr, CAE, Sr CAE I

Work Schedule Description (e.g. M-F 8am to 5pm)

M-F 8am to 5pm

Remote Work Notification

ATTENTION: Navitus is only able to offer remote work to residents of Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington DC, Wisconsin.

Overview

Due to growth, we are addinga Manager, Procurementto our team!

The Manager, Procurement is responsible for leading and overseeing vendor acquisition, financial evaluation, and contract support activities across Navitus. This role partners closely with business relationship owners, Legal, Compliance, Vendor Risk, and Finance to ensure vendor relationships are established, managed, and transitioned in a manner that supports business objectives, regulatory requirements, and financial stewardship. The Manager conducts market research, evaluates vendor capabilities, and leads procurement activities including requests for information (RFI), requests for proposal (RFP), return on investment (ROI) analyses, and negotiation support inclusive of service level agreements (SLAs).

This role also provides leadership and oversight to a team supporting procurement activities, with accountability for setting priorities, assigning work, and ensuring consistent execution of procurement processes and documentation. The Manager coaches and develops team members, reinforces standard methodologies, and establishes quality controls to ensure compliance with enterprise governance standards. The Manager will also supports the assessment and ongoing evaluation of existing vendor contracts, identifies opportunities for consolidation and renegotiation, and provides reporting on financial and operational impact. As part of the vendor lifecycle, the Manager supports onboarding and transition activities by coaching business relationship owners on effective vendor management practices and ensuring appropriate documentation, service level expectations, and financial controls are in place.

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Responsibilities

How do I make an impact on my team?

Partner with vendor and business relationship owners and subject matter experts (SMEs) to understand business requirements and translate them into procurement and contracting needs.
Conduct vendor research and competitive analyses to support vendor selection, budget allocation, and sourcing strategies.
Lead or support RFI and RFP processes, including evaluation of vendor responses and financial proposals.
Review and validate business cases, budgets, proofs of concept, and ROI analyses prepared by business stakeholders.
Jointly present vendor recommendations, financial analyses, and proposed terms to leadership for approval.
Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, and Vendor Risk Management teams on vendor risk assessments, FDR criteria, statements of work (SOW), and contract development.
Support the development of service level agreements (SLAs) aligned to business needs, in coordination with Vendor Relationship Management and other stakeholders.
Ensure financial obligations and performance expectations are clearly documented in contractual materials (e.g., MNDA, BAA, SOW).
Support vendor onboarding activities.
Analyze existing vendor contracts for financial viability, performance, and opportunities for consolidation or renegotiation.
Maintain procurement documentation, vendor inventories, and related tools, templates, and reporting artifacts.
Prepare and deliver reports and analyses on vendor performance, spend, and financial impact.
Identify and support process improvements, cost reduction initiatives, and opportunities for automation within procurement activities.
Assist with audits and other vendor related reviews as needed.
Provides leadership and oversight to the procurement team by setting priorities, assigning work, coaching performance, and ensuring consistent execution of vendor acquisition, evaluation, and contract management processes aligned with enterprise standards.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Whatourteamexpectsfrom you?

Bachelor’s degree in business with a concentration in Accounting or Finance or similar field of study or equivalent work experience required.
Professional designations related to vendor procurement such as project management or other similar certification (i.e. Next Level Purchasing Association or the Universal Public Procurement Certification Council) required, or the ability to obtain with one year of hire.
5+ years of experience in vendor procurement, financial analysis, or sourcing, preferably within healthcare, pharmacy benefits management, or information technology, required.
3+ years of experience coaching, mentoring, or providing work direction to others, with demonstrated ability to support team performance, development, and consistent execution of processes required.
Demonstrated experience supporting complex vendor relationships and cross functional stakeholders required.
Participate in, adhere to, and support compliance program objectives.
The ability to consistently interact cooperatively and respectfully with other employees.

What can you expect fromNavitus?