Strategic Sourcing Specialist I

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.

This is a fully remote position and can be located anywhere in the US.

Position Purpose: Collaborate with Procurement POD in support of Category Initiatives in various ways. Lead small supplier negotiations and contracting with suppliers on behalf on internal customers; assist in large supplier negotiations. Develop and execute on Sourcing Events (Request for Information (RFI) and Request for Proposals (RFP)) to drive strategy.

• Establish individual project scope, business needs, and strategies for Sourcing Events, utilizing market research techniques and resources.
• Support Category Initiatives by engaging with internal business owners and suppliers.
• Lead supplier negotiations on small impact contracts, to support strategy, while ensuring contract language is favorable and protects Centene's interest.
• Support Procurement goals and objectives through the standard strategic sourcing and contracting processes.
• Manage all tasks and responsibilities, ensuring they are completed effectively and on time.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience; 1+ years of experience in project management or negotiationsPay Range: $55,100.00 - $99,000.00 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, including full-time or part-time status. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Benefits may be subject to program eligibility.

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