Senior Manager - Procurement

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Centene Corporation

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Contracting • Network Development • Managed Care

10,000+

Description

• Manage vendor relationships • Evaluate vendor performance and effectively manage contract requirements • Mitigate legal and financial risk through effective contract formulation and negotiation • Manage the purchase of goods and services across the enterprise • Lead highly complex procurement projects involving RFPs and negotiating business and contract terms and conditions • Develop relationships with management and vendors • Negotiate long-term contracts with suppliers • Determine strategies for sourcing goods and services across the entire corporation • Implement scorecards for strategic suppliers • Train and promote group purchasing within the organization • Research new trends or advances in product lines

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business • 7+ years of purchasing or procurement experience • Experience with procurement systems and contract negotiations • Previous experience in procurement processes including competitive bidding, negotiating complex contracts, and evaluating supplier proposals • Extensive knowledge of procurement law and specific legal risks associated with procurement practices and contract language • Extensive knowledge of Vendor Playbook strongly preferred • Extensive knowledge with category management strongly preferred • Experience with auditing strongly preferred • Certified Procurement Professional preferred

Benefits

• competitive pay • health insurance • 401K and stock purchase plans • tuition reimbursement • paid time off plus holidays • flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules