• Lead category management for key accounts delivering actionable recommendations across assortment, space planning, and promotional activities • Build scorecards and benchmarking to track performance and inform joint business planning • Synthesize multiple data sources (POS, syndicated, shipment, retailer inputs) into clear, defensible insights • Develop category stories that move beyond reporting to influence retailer decisions • Evaluate promotional effectiveness and pricing strategies to improve category and portfolio outcomes • Lead development and deployment of AMPS/4P framework across species portfolios • Create repeatable toolkits (segmentation, assortment frameworks, space logic) that scale across accounts • Expand team knowledge and skillset of category management • Partner across sales, customer marketing, portfolio/species teams to align recommendations and business priorities • Ensure current strategies reflect retailer goals, shopper behavior, and portfolio strategy • Act as liaison for retail-embedded field analysts; set priorities and standardize outputs • Build and manage a consistent cadence of scorecards, insights reviews, and category updates • Improve data integration and reporting efficiency over time

Role Description The Strategic Sourcing Specialist will play a key role in driving the efficient acquisition of goods and services across the organization, focusing on delivering the best value solutions. This position involves overseeing the entire sourcing lifecycle, from understanding business needs to conducting RF(x) events, negotiating & drafting contracts, and managing the source-to-pay process. The specialist will participate in supplier selection activities, including competitive bids, establishing contracts, and handling contract administration and reporting. - Generate and implement efficient sourcing strategies through the RFx process. - Prepare and manage competitive bids (RFQ, RFP, etc.), including document preparation, proposal review, price analysis, negotiation of price and contract terms, scope review, and recommending selected bidders. - Develop and negotiate contracts with new suppliers and renegotiate existing contracts to achieve the best value solutions and savings objectives. - Maintain strategic sourcing relationships and foster the development of strong supplier partnerships. - Generate total value estimates and expenditure forecasts related to procurement. - Evaluate and streamline sourcing procedures, present improvement strategies to leadership, and implement solutions for continuous enhancement. - Drive the success of strategic sourcing goals and implement action items to ensure those objectives are met. - Develop strategies to improve the organization's cost structure. - Optimize external spending through early involvement in the sourcing lifecycle and collaboration with business stakeholders. - Demonstrate strong business judgment, integrity, financial acumen, and sourcing expertise. - Negotiate contracts and manage vendor relationships, focusing on key areas such as IT services, IT infrastructure, and indirect spend. - Evaluate supplier core competencies and competitive positioning, working with cross-functional stakeholders to reach agreements on contract terms and conditions. - Analyze industry trends and emerging technologies to proactively identify risks and opportunities, minimizing supply chain disruptions and ensuring continuity of supply. - Manage all aspects of purchase order administration, including submitting notices, change orders, new supplier onboarding, and closing out contracts. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field, or a combination of relevant education and experience. - A minimum of 1 (one) year of experience in procurement, vendor management, and/or supply chain management, with direct involvement in strategic sourcing management. - Relevant certifications (e.g., Certified Professional in Supplier Diversity, Certified Professional in Supply Management) preferred. - Project management and process improvement experience preferred. - Previous IT procurement experience highly desired. - Experience identifying and implementing lean principles into workflows is a plus. Requirements - Skilled in conducting RFx events (RFPs, RFQs, RFIs), including preparation, supplier evaluation, and selection. - Able to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines while maintaining attention to detail. - Proven ability to collaborate and influence stakeholders at all levels to drive successful outcomes. - Skilled in building and maintaining effective relationships with internal teams, suppliers, and vendors. - Proficient in researching, analyzing data, and presenting findings clearly for decision-making. - Quick to adapt to new technologies and tools, improving procurement efficiency. - Strong understanding of procurement policies, procedures, and supplier management to ensure compliance. - Capable of interpreting and negotiating contract terms, including redlining to protect the organization’s interests. - Experienced with sourcing and procurement tools, including contract lifecycle management systems. - Strong negotiation skills and ability to resolve conflicts for mutually beneficial outcomes. - Able to lead projects independently and in cross-functional teams to ensure success. - Excellent written and verbal communication for effective supplier and team engagement. - Ability to analyze data and use insights to make informed decisions that support organizational goals. Benefits - Base compensation is only one component of your competitive Total Rewards package. - Incentive pay program (EPIP). - Health/Vision/Dental insurance. - 6 weeks paid parental leave for new mothers and fathers. - Fertility/Adoption assistance. - 2 weeks paid caregiver leave. - 401(k) plan matching up to 5%. - Tuition reimbursement. - Health & fitness benefits, discounts and resources. Compensation $73,920 - $92,400 Exempt Grade 15 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas offers excellent competitive compensation with the goal of retaining and growing talented team members. The compensation range for this role is a good faith estimate, it is estimated based on what a successful candidate might be paid. All offers presented to candidates are carefully reviewed to ensure fair, equitable pay by offering competitive wages that align with the individual's skills, education, experience, and training. The range may vary above or below the stated amounts.

Role Description The Senior Vendor Management Professional works as a liaison between vendors and the organization. The role involves moderately complex to complex issues where the analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors. - Reviews and negotiates terms of vendor contracts. - Communicates with vendors regarding day-to-day matters. - Builds and maintains positive relationships with vendors. - Monitors vendor performance. - Researches invoice and contractual issues and resolves discrepancies. - Begins to influence department's strategy. - Makes decisions on moderately complex to complex issues regarding technical approach for project components. - Works without direction and exercises considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignments. Qualifications - Bachelor's degree. - Progressive operational experience. - Leadership experience over a large metric-intensive operational unit with demonstrated facilitation skills. - Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Requirements - Master's Degree (preferred). - Certification with Six Sigma and/or the Project Management Institute (preferred). - Prior experience in a healthcare or insurance setting (preferred). - Knowledge of Medicare Advantage (preferred). - Grievance and Appeals experience (preferred). Benefits - 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. - Many other opportunities. Company Description Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is a leading U.S. healthcare company. Through our Humana insurance services and our 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.

Role Description Lead and grow a high-performing S&P team for a large technology client. Work directly with S&P leadership, Account leadership and clients to manage expectations and team deliverables. This includes accountability for effectively managing, mentoring, recruiting, and developing a team of world-class Sourcing and Procurement professionals. - Provide impactful leadership in a cross-functional and collaborative environment to drive immediate and sustained benefits to our client and JLL. - Drive results through S&P program implementation, monitoring progress, managing to operational excellence guideline, and meeting account level KPIs and goals. - Oversee compliance and controls, develop new and innovative sourcing strategies, and identify opportunities for improvement. - Proactively manage internal and external expectations by understanding business needs and priorities. - Achieves Financial and Compliance Results: - Oversight of annual sourcing plan development, actively managing that plan with the business, and executing against it. - Annual Benchmarking of existing 3rd Party Contractor spend against external data points to help drive decision-making on sourcing plan. - Identify risks and opportunities to clients/stakeholders and recommend strategies to achieve company goals while mitigating risk. - Own sourcing compliance and controls, including Contract and COI compliance, RFx/Process Improvements, Diverse Spend, and adherence to Procurement Playbook. - Manage 3rd Party Supplier Performance Management Program, including collaboration with operations teams to develop scorecard through survey and CMMS metrics. - Ensure all sourcing technology tools are leveraged across all assigned accounts. - Partner teams closely with operations by providing management, detailed instruction and follow up to support the operations teams in standardized RFP/bid and contracting processes. - Develop and maintain systematic, analytical, and results-based method for savings, monitoring supplier’s performance, sourcing effectiveness and communicate these results to the business. - Develop and Lead High Performing Teams: - Recruit, develop, rotate, and retain top S&P talent. - Support the career development of key roles through mentoring and visible leadership. - Create high-performing, integrated sourcing teams that are committed to delivering sustainable operational excellence. - Manage and coach teams on their performance, progress and developmental goals. - Foster an inclusive and collaborative team culture within and outside of direct reports. - Establishes and Nurtures Strong Relationships: - Ensure the vision and strategy of the client sourcing plan are implemented and aligned with necessary objectives. - Lead and participate in client meetings/strategy sessions. - Establish and maintain relationships with Account Director and other client leadership. - Provide strategic vision for all S&P aspects of business including best practices and innovation. - Effectively develop and lead complex short-term and longer-term sourcing strategies. - Establish relationships with key stakeholders including Corporate Legal and Risk Management. - Continually manage/assess suppliers through the established supplier performance management program. Qualifications - 8+ years of strategic sourcing experience for services or indirect categories related to facilities services highly desired along with people management experience. - Bachelor’s Degree – Business or Supply Chain Management preferred. - MBA, a plus. - CPM, CPSM or CPSD certification preferred. - Excellent PC skills, proficient in MS applications - Excel, Word & PowerPoint. - E-procurement experience, preferably Jaggaer. - Willingness to travel within the U.S. (approximately 25%). - This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Benefits - 401(k) plan with matching company contributions. - Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care. - Paid parental leave at 100% of salary. - Paid Time Off and Company Holidays. - Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay.