Senior Contract Strategist (Remote)

Humana; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 104,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision benefits

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid time off and holidays

Short‑/long‑term disability and life保险

Job summary

Humana, Inc. is seeking a Senior Contract Manager to lead complex supplier negotiations and drive contract lifecycle excellence in a remote U.S. role.

You will partner with Legal, Compliance, Risk, and Finance to balance business needs with risk. The role demands cross-functional collaboration and leadership of contract governance initiatives. You will mentor contract teams, manage high-risk agreements, and ensure adherence to contracting policies while delivering enterprise-wide process

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in contract management, procurement, or related field.
• Experience independently negotiating complex commercial agreements.
• Strong understanding of contract law principles and negotiation strategies.
• Experience managing supplier contracts across multiple categories.

Responsibilities

• Lead negotiation and execution of highly complex agreements including MSAs, SOWs, software/SaaS, and technology licenses.
• Manage contracts through full lifecycle: intake, drafting, negotiation, execution, governance, renewal, and termination.
• Advise stakeholders on contractual, commercial, operational, and risk implications of supplier relationships.
• Develop and execute contracting strategies aligned with enterprise objectives.
• Partner with Legal, Compliance, Privacy, Cybersecurity, and Risk teams to address regulatory requirements.
• Mentor Contract Managers and contract management associates.

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Legal/compliance awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree/JD preferred

Tools

Icertis

Coupa

Ariba

Zip

Job description

Humana, Inc. is seeking a Senior Contract Manager to lead complex supplier negotiations and drive contract lifecycle excellence in a remote U.S. role.

You will partner with Legal, Compliance, Risk, and Finance to balance business needs with risk. The role demands cross-functional collaboration and leadership of contract governance initiatives. You will mentor contract teams, manage high-risk agreements, and ensure adherence to contracting policies while delivering enterprise-wide process