Company
Centene Corporation
Description
You could be the one who changes everything for our 26 million members. Centene is transforming the health of our communities, one person at a time. As a diversified, national organization, you’ll have access to competitive benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility.
This role can be performed anywhere in the US.
Position Purpose Create and execute the category strategy. Communicate intent and purpose to internal and external stakeholders. Communicate decisions among category council stakeholders
Establish cadence with strategic suppliers and business stakeholders for reviewing supplier performance against contractual obligations.
Establish KPIs, identify benchmarks and set targets to regularly capture and report on the performance of direct categories/sub-categories.
Coach on how to conduct risk assessments using established processes and frameworks.
Oversee procurement process compliance and buying channel adherence for purchases.
Work with the Sourcing team to coordinate the sourcing strategy review with business stakeholders.
Monitor execution of sourcing activities (RFI, RFQ, events, etc.) within category to achieve identified value and outcomes.
Provide active support to fact-based negotiations with suppliers.
Facilitate high value proposal evaluation and award decisions with business stakeholders.
Develop the category plan (e.g. vision, strategy and implementation road map) with category and procurement leaders by conducting assessments of current and future business requirements needs.
Implement the category plan utilizing the category team to take on initiatives such as strategic sourcing and demand management aligned to the category strategy / plan.
Perform periodical financial and spend reviews to track and review category financial performance using key metrics and actual vs budgeted spend variance.
Develop, manage and lead the Category team with a focus on procurement in a strategic and goal-oriented manner.
Education/Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Sourcing, Procurement, or related field or equivalent experience. Master’s degree preferred. 5+ years of experience in related field. Category Manager and/or Strategic Sourcing preferred. Healthcare industry experience in payer claims systems, ops, membership enrollment and billing is preferred.
License/Certification
CPM, CPSM, CSCP preferred
Our Comprehensive Benefits Package Flexible work solutions including remote options, hybrid work schedules and dress flexibility, Competitive pay, Paid time off including holidays, Health insurance coverage for you and your dependents, 401(k) and stock purchase plans, Tuition reimbursement and best-in-class training and development.
Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.
This role can be performed anywhere in the US.
Position Purpose Create and execute the category strategy. Communicate intent and purpose to internal and external stakeholders. Communicate decisions among category council stakeholders
Establish cadence with strategic suppliers and business stakeholders for reviewing supplier performance against contractual obligations.
Establish KPIs, identify benchmarks and set targets to regularly capture and report on the performance of direct categories/sub-categories.
Coach on how to conduct risk assessments using established processes and frameworks.
Oversee procurement process compliance and buying channel adherence for purchases.
Work with the Sourcing team to coordinate the sourcing strategy review with business stakeholders.
Monitor execution of sourcing activities (RFI, RFQ, events, etc.) within category to achieve identified value and outcomes.
Provide active support to fact-based negotiations with suppliers.
Facilitate high value proposal evaluation and award decisions with business stakeholders.
Develop the category plan (e.g. vision, strategy and implementation road map) with category and procurement leaders by conducting assessments of current and future business requirements needs.
Implement the category plan utilizing the category team to take on initiatives such as strategic sourcing and demand management aligned to the category strategy / plan.
Perform periodical financial and spend reviews to track and review category financial performance using key metrics and actual vs budgeted spend variance.
Develop, manage and lead the Category team with a focus on procurement in a strategic and goal-oriented manner.
Education/Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Sourcing, Procurement, or related field or equivalent experience. Master’s degree preferred. 5+ years of experience in related field. Category Manager and/or Strategic Sourcing preferred. Healthcare industry experience in payer claims systems, ops, membership enrollment and billing is preferred.
License/Certification
CPM, CPSM, CSCP preferred
Our Comprehensive Benefits Package Flexible work solutions including remote options, hybrid work schedules and dress flexibility, Competitive pay, Paid time off including holidays, Health insurance coverage for you and your dependents, 401(k) and stock purchase plans, Tuition reimbursement and best-in-class training and development.
Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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