Centene Corporation
Transforming the health of the communities we serve, one person at a time.
Strategic Sourcing Specialist I
Location
United States
Posted
22 days ago
Salary
$56.2K - $101K / year
Bachelor Degree1 yr expEnglish
Job Description
• Lead and support contract negotiations
• Work with business, procurement management and legal through the contracting process
• Develop and execute Request for Information and Request for Proposals (RFI, RFP) to gain understanding of market dynamics and supplier’s position within the market
• Lead tactical negotiations on small impact contract, with support on strategy, technique and messaging
• Connect with internal customers to identify business needs and develop scope of project
• Understand and communicate SS&P goals and objectives and how the standard strategic sourcing process supports these goals and objectives
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience
- 1+ years of experience in project management or negotiations
- Healthcare or government procurement experience
- Strong understanding of sourcing, contracting, and vendor onboarding
- Skilled in contract drafting, negotiations, and category management
- Intermediate to advanced Excel skills
- Proficient in Word, including redlining documents
- Collaborates well with teams and business partners
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
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