Procurement Lead

Role overview

Humana is seeking a Claims Recovery & Medical Records Procurement Lead to report to the Director of Category Management. In this role, you will shape category strategies, build sourcing plans, manage negotiations, execute contracts, and strengthen supplier partnerships. The position also calls for close partnership with functional leaders so you can act as a dependable advisor and help deliver enterprise-wide value across Humana’s business segments.

What you will do

• Design category strategies using established sourcing practices, including market analysis, Porter’s Five Forces, should-cost modeling, and deep process/category knowledge.
• Build multi-year savings projections that account for both risk and probability, along with annual savings targets.
• Use internal and external resources through the operating model in the most efficient way possible to deliver results.
• Evaluate supplier capabilities, objectives, risk exposure, and financial health using both qualitative and quantitative analysis.
• Create a supplier segmentation approach that tailors sourcing and management methods by category and supplier type.
• Develop multi-year sourcing pipelines that create overall value through cost reduction and supplier innovation.
• Partner with the Continuous Improvement team on implementations that span multiple business units.
• Support adoption of the preferred supplier program through communication and change management with end users.
• Work alongside teams responsible for day-to-day support of selected programs and categories.
• Coordinate with Procurement Operations and Corporate Payables to provide a smooth end-to-end experience for associates.
• Establish and roll out sourcing practices that support environmental sustainability and supplier code of conduct expectations.
• Reduce legal and commercial exposure for Humana.

Required qualifications

• At least 5 years of relevant procurement experience.
• Background in contract management and negotiation.
• Experience building detailed supplier performance analyses that cover opportunities, risks, and cost structures.
• Experience working with multiple internal stakeholders or customers.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft tools such as Word, Excel, Visio, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work during Eastern Time or Central Time Zone business hours.

Preferred background

• A 4-year degree in a related field, ideally business or a technical discipline.
• Prior procurement experience in healthcare.
• Procurement experience in professional services.
• Experience using procurement analytics or spend tools such as Power BI.

Additional information

This is a remote role, but occasional travel to Humana offices for training or meetings may be needed. Travel to Louisville, Kentucky may also be required based on business needs.

Interview process

Humana uses HireVue as part of its hiring process for this role. This interview technology is used to help the team connect with candidates and learn more about relevant experience at a time that fits the schedule.

Work schedule

The standard weekly schedule is 40 hours.

Compensation and incentives

The estimated starting base pay for this full-time role is $104,000 to $143,000 per year. Actual pay may differ depending on location, skills, knowledge, experience, education, and certifications. This position is also eligible for a bonus incentive plan tied to company and/or individual performance.

Benefits

Humana offers a benefits package focused on overall well-being, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 401(k) retirement savings plan; paid time off; company and personal holidays; volunteer time off; paid parental and caregiver leave; short-term and long-term disability; life insurance; and additional programs designed to support employees and their families.

About the company

Humana Inc. is a major U.S. healthcare company serving millions of people through its insurance services and CenterWell healthcare services. Its mission is to help people achieve better health by providing care and service when needed, supporting Medicare and Medicaid members, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities.

Equal opportunity statement

Humana is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. The company also maintains affirmative action practices in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

Application deadline

The application deadline for this role is 06-19-2026.