Remote Procurement Lead: Strategic Sourcing & Outsourcing

Humana, Inc.; Salem (OR); Remote; USD 104,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Humana, Inc. is seeking a Procurement Lead to develop and execute strategic sourcing and category management across the enterprise. You will lead outsourcing initiatives, shape supplier relationships, and drive value realization while partnering with senior leaders.

The role demands strategic thinking, strong commercial acumen, and the ability to translate complex business needs into clear recommendations. This remote position offers exposure to diverse categories and enterprise-wide impact.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in strategic sourcing, procurement or related fields.
• 3+ years leading end-to-end strategic sourcing initiatives (RFIs, RFPs, RFQs).
• Experience drafting and negotiating complex contracts with stakeholders.
• Experience with multi-year category strategies and cost modeling.
• Strong financial analysis and ability to build business cases.
• Proven ability to influence senior leaders and drive decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead outsourcing and strategic sourcing initiatives from opportunity to realization.
• Develop multi-year category and sourcing strategies using spend data and market intel.
• Design end-to-end RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs with supplier evaluation and awards.
• Partner with senior leadership to translate business needs into sourcing strategies.
• Create fact-based business cases and scenario analyses for decisions.
• Shape outsourcing and managed-services commercial models and terms.
• Draft, negotiate, and execute contracts with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Manage strategic suppliers with governance and performance metrics.
• Advance supplier diversity and responsible sourcing within category strategies.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Outsourcing strategies

Financial analysis

Executive communication

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

RFX processes

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or supply chain

Procurement certification (CPSM, CPSD, C.P.M., CSCP, PMP)

Job description

Humana, Inc. is seeking a Procurement Lead to develop and execute strategic sourcing and category management across the enterprise. You will lead outsourcing initiatives, shape supplier relationships, and drive value realization while partnering with senior leaders.

The role demands strategic thinking, strong commercial acumen, and the ability to translate complex business needs into clear recommendations. This remote position offers exposure to diverse categories and enterprise-wide impact.