Senior Contract Leader (Remote) - High-Value Negotiations

Humana; Bismarck (ND); Remote; USD 104,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote within US

Bonus incentive plan

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Humana, Inc. is actively seeking a Senior Contract Manager to lead negotiations for complex supplier agreements and to manage contracts from intake through renewal. You will collaborate with Legal, Compliance, Risk, and Finance, balancing risk with speed and value.

The role requires strong negotiation skills, extensive contract knowledge, and the ability to mentor junior team members. This is a fully remote position within the United States with travel constraints noted.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive contract management or related experience.
• Proven ability to independently negotiate complex commercial agreements.
• Strong knowledge of contract law, commercial terms, and negotiation strategies.
• Experience across multi-category supplier contracts and cross-functional stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead negotiation and execution of highly complex agreements including MSAs, SOWs, software and SaaS, and outsourcing contracts.
• Manage contract lifecycle from intake to renewal, ensuring governance and compliance.
• Advise stakeholders on contractual, commercial, operational, and risk implications.
• Develop contracting strategies aligned with enterprise objectives and drive improvements.
• Mentor Contract Managers and oversee outsourced contract management resources.

Skills

Strategic negotiation

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Risk assessment

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Icertis

Coupa

Ariba

Zip

Job description

Humana, Inc. is actively seeking a Senior Contract Manager to lead negotiations for complex supplier agreements and to manage contracts from intake through renewal. You will collaborate with Legal, Compliance, Risk, and Finance, balancing risk with speed and value.

The role requires strong negotiation skills, extensive contract knowledge, and the ability to mentor junior team members. This is a fully remote position within the United States with travel constraints noted.