You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 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. **Position Purpose:** Lead business partners through the end-to-end Strategic Sourcing Process. Drive value using competitive pricing events, RFPs, and direct negotiations, to establish favorable commercial terms. Mitigate legal and financial risk through effective contract formulation and negotiation + Grow and maintain relationships with internal customers to identify current and future business needs + Be a consultative expert for business owners on the Strategic Sourcing process. + Determine best Strategic Sourcing approach depending on category and market landscape to drive best value for business owners. + Develop strategic approach to negotiate commercials and required compliance terms and conditions within purchase agreements on Centene’s behalf. + Create procurement sourcing goals for the team; ensure projects are on track and manage expectations of customers + Develop relationships with management and vendors who will provide the best service, quality, price, terms and conditions, warranties, and technical assistance on the materials and supplies to be purchased + Determine strategies for sourcing goods and services across the entire corporation Implement scorecards for strategic suppliers that will assist in managing supplier performance and ensuring contract compliance + Train and promote sourcing and contracting professionals to grow the capabilities of the team + Support a culture of service-orientation with all partners involved, balanced with a driven solution-oriented approach + Utilize market research along with RFI and RFP results to develop sourcing strategy and supplier selection process based on total cost of ownership, vendor scorecards and financial modeling + Lead cross-functional teams to gather required information to develop initiative strategy; identify synergies and risks **Education/Experience:** + Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred. + 5+ years of experience with negotiations, contracts, category management, or project management. + Previous experience in Strategic Sourcing processes including competitive bidding, negotiating complex contracts, and evaluating supplier proposals strongly preferred. + Extensive knowledge of procurement law and specific legal risks associated with procurement practices and contract language strongly preferred. + Experience with healthcare payer organization strongly preferred. + Experience in project management strongly preferred. **License/Certification:** + Certified Procurement Professional strongly preferred + Project Manager Professional preferred Pay Range: $84,300.00 - $151,700.00 per year Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. 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. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act