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Come join our close-knit Vendor Management family. In this role, you will have the opportunity to manage the relationships between Humana IT Leaders and some of the world’s largest IT Services companies. You will identify opportunities for offshore optimization, supplier rationalization, and, when applicable, move work toward more robust value-based statements of work. Apply today, we would love to talk to you.

The Senior IT Vendor Management Professional investigates available IT contingent labor suppliers; evaluates and recommends vendors based on user requirements. Coordinates with the procurement function to interview, select, and negotiate with IT contingent labor suppliers in order to purchase the appropriate services at the lowest cost. Reviews contracts to ensure that service levels and deliverables are met. Oversees the information technology vendor relationship between IT leaders and contingent labor suppliers and delivery of outsourced services. Supports the information technology function, evaluates vendor performance, needs assessment, spend optimization and risk management. Directs the life-cycle activities for existing contracts. Identifies new services solutions and works closely with internal business partners to forecast future needs and to develop cost effective strategies aligned with business objectives. Drives the strategy and selection of vendors. Coordinates the negotiation and execution of contracts with the Legal and Contracts departments. Begins to influence department’s strategy. Makes decisions on moderately complex to complex issues regarding technical approach for project components, and work is performed without direction. Exercises considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignments.

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Required Qualifications

• You must be authorized to work in the US without Humana sponsorship as Humana does not provide work visa sponsorship for this role.

• Bachelor's degree or 6+ years of vendor management experience

• 5+ years of technical experience

• Experience working with IT contingent labor suppliers

• 2+ years of project management experience managing multiple projects while assigning the proper priority levels to each task

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

• Must be passionate about contributing to an organization focused on continuously improving consumer experiences

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with IT contingent labor suppliers in a global model

• Experience working as a Relationship Manager

Additional Information

Why Humana

Humana offers a variety of benefits to promote the best health and well-being of our employees and their families. We design competitive and flexible packages to give our employees a sense of financial security—both today and in the future, including:

Health benefits effective day 1
Paid time off, holidays, volunteer time and jury duty pay
Recognition pay
401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
Tuition assistance
Scholarships for eligible dependents
Parental and caregiver leave
Employee charity matching program
Network Resource Groups (NRGs)
Career development opportunities

Work-At-Home Requirements

To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees’ ability to work effectively, the self-provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees must meet the following criteria:

At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is recommended; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested
Satellite, cellular and microwave connection can be used only if approved by leadership.
Employees who live and work from Home in the state of California, Illinois, Montana, or South Dakota will be provided a bi-weekly payment for their internet expense.
Humana will provide Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees with telephone equipment appropriate to meet the business requirements for their position/job.
Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information.

Interview Format

As part of our hiring process for this opportunity, we will be using an interviewing technology called HireVue to enhance our hiring and decision-making ability. HireVue allows us to quickly connect and gain valuable information from you pertaining to your relevant skills and experience at a time that is best for your schedule.

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