Strategic Sourcing Specialist II

Company: Centene Corporation
Location: Rancho Cordova
Posted on: January 21, 2023

Job Description:

You could be the one who changes everything for our 26 million members. Centene is transforming the health of our communities, one person at a time. As a diversified, national organization, youll have access to competitive benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility.*Applicants for this job have the flexibility to work remote from home anywhere in the United StatesPosition Purpose: Lead supplier negotiations and contracting with suppliers on behalf on internal customers.Develop and execute Request for Information and Request for Proposals (RFI, RFP) to gain understanding of market dynamics and suppliers position within the marketLead pricing and contract negotiations on both tactical and strategic contracts, assisting with strategy, technique and messagingLiaise with Legal, Risk and other internal stakeholders to ensure contract language protects Centene's interestsConnect with internal customers to identify business needs and develop scope of projectSupport business initiatives by engaging with internal business owners and suppliers, leading contract negotiationsUtilize market research along with RFI and RFP results to develop sourcing strategy, identifying most productive negotiation strategy to drive valueAssist in the preparation of internal negotiation strategy documentsUnderstand SS&P strategic sourcing process and begin to recommend process improvements, and with manager support, implement changesEducation/Experience:Bachelors degree in Business or related field or equivalent experience; 3+ years of experience in project management or negotiationsOur Comprehensive Benefits Package: Flexible work solutions including remote options, hybrid work schedules and dress flexibility, Competitive pay, Paid time off including holidays, Health insurance coverage for you and your dependents, 401(k) and stock purchase plans, Tuition reimbursement and best-in-class training and development.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.TITLE: Strategic Sourcing Specialist IILOCATION: Rancho Cordova, CaliforniaREQNUMBER: 1378201

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