Director of Sourcing & Contract Management

Director Of Sourcing And Contract Management

Humana is seeking a high-impact, forward-thinking Director of Sourcing and Contract Management to lead the execution engine of our Procurement organization. This role is foundational to delivering on our high-performance Procurement Operating Model and is critical in translating strategy into execution - where value is realized, risks are managed, and partnerships are formalized. As we transform how Procurement delivers for the business, this leader will ensure we have a fit-for-purpose sourcing and contracting capability that is fast, consistent, scalable, and rooted in commercial excellence. By integrating internal and external resources within a cohesive delivery construct, this role will ensure our sourcing and contracting activities are both operationally efficient and strategically aligned with enterprise goals.

This Director of Sourcing and Contract Management will not only steward transactional throughput but also act as a force multiplier - accelerating business outcomes, improving cycle times, deepening supplier partnerships, and creating reinvestment capacity through better commercial outcomes. Reporting to the Chief Procurement Officer, this position offers a unique platform to shape the trajectory of Procurement at the enterprise level. This leader will be an integral member the Supplier Management Leadership Team (SMLT).

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead a high-performing sourcing and contracting organization that executes complex third-party engagements across a diverse range of categories and business stakeholders.
• Oversee and optimize a hybrid delivery model, including governance of an offshore partner. Ensure the integrated team operates as a single, outcomes-driven unit.
• Serve as a key driver of our Procurement Operating Model transformation, helping to industrialize sourcing and contracting processes while elevating service levels and throughput.
• Establish and maintain strong cross-functional partnerships, especially with Category Management, the Procurement Center for Enablement (data/analytics/tools), Finance, Legal, Risk, and the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) team.
• Embed sourcing best practices that balance speed, compliance, and total value deliveryenabling faster time-to-contract and consistent commercial terms across the enterprise.
• Institutionalize contract lifecycle management practices to improve visibility, renewals, risk mitigation, and performance tracking.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives through process optimization, automation, and metric-based governance.
• Develop talent across the team, fostering a culture of performance, ownership, and continuous learning.

Use your skills to make an impact

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• Proven track record leading sourcing and/or contract management functions in complex, matrixed organizations.
• Deep experience with outsourced delivery models, including direct accountability for managing third-party partners.
• Experience with procurement technologies (e.g., SpendHQ, Coupa, and Icertis platforms) and digital workflows.
• Expertise in procurement operations, process improvement, and commercial negotiation.
• Strong knowledge of contract law, risk allocation, and cross-functional contracting norms.
• Adept at cross-functional collaboration and influencing without authorityparticularly across Legal, Finance, Compliance, and business stakeholders.
• Executive presence with excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Travel as business needs dictate
• Please note workstyle/office locations below

Preferred Qualifications:

• Healthcare / health insurance industry experience a plus
• Advanced degree or professional certification (e.g., JD, CPSM, CIPS)

The available locations for this role are Louisville, Ky, Philly/PA, NY, DC metro, Atlanta Metro/GA, Dallas/Austin, TX or Tampa, Orlando, Miami, Fl.

The workstyle for this role will be Hybrid office as follows; Louisville, KY, Reston, VA, or NYC Office 3 days a week when not traveling. If elsewhere, travel would only apply for leadership meetings, supplier site visits, etc.

Travel: While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.

Scheduled Weekly Hours 40

Pay Range: The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc. $150,000 - $206,300 per year. This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.

Description of Benefits: Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, "Humana") offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.

About Us: Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is committed to putting health first for our teammates, our customers and our company. Through our Humana insurance services and CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare, Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large.

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