Category Manager Lead, Facility Services

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The Category Manager Lead; Facility Services, will provide subject matter expertise on categories including construction, operations facilities management, fleet, furniture, security to meet pressing demand schedules and fulfill needs of our scaling operations.

The Category Manager Lead; Facility Services, is within the Enterprise Procurement and Vendor Management team. On this team, we thrive on curiosity, leveraging an insatiable drive to explore and understand market dynamics and supplier capabilities deeply. We act with common sense, making pragmatic, data‑driven decisions that balance cost efficiency and quality. Our entrepreneurial spirit fuels innovation and proactive problem‑solving, allowing us to seize opportunities and navigate challenges swiftly. By integrating these values, we not only optimize procurement but also foster sustainable growth and competitive advantage for our business.

A Successful Candidate Would Be Able To

• Partner with other teams to implement complex category strategies aligned with business/finance goals, address escalations and serve as the supplier relationship champion.
• Understand and negotiate business specific legal terms and conditions and explain them clearly to clients.
• Analyze data to determine the value of negotiations and the final change in total cost of ownership.

Required Qualifications

Use your skills to make an impact

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• 7 or more years in procurement, supply chain management or Facilities Management with the ability to negotiate and draft agreements that minimize financial and business risk exposure, improve terms and conditions, and enforce supplier accountability.
• 3 or more years of project leadership experience to develop multi‑year category strategy, build procurement processes with delivery strategies to run processes concurrently to accelerate execution delivery and meet pressing demand schedules.
• Experience with leading end‑to‑end RFX process, identify and build relationships with strategic suppliers, and maximize value creation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in business administration (MBA), Supply Chain Management, Finance or relevant field.
• Specific experience in facilities management, construction procurement, or a related industry.
• Leadership Experience – Proven experience in a leadership or managerial role, overseeing procurement teams or projects.
• Has obtained one or more of the following certifications: Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM), Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Construction Manager (CCM)

Additional Information

In this role you will report to the Director of Procurement.

This role will have minimal travel up to 10% based on team engagement and business discretion.

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.

$104,000 – $143,000 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

About Humana: 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. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare and Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large. Learn more about what we offer at Humana.com and at CenterWell.com.

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