Manager, Procurement

Company
Navitus Pay Range
USD $96,594.00 - USD $118,400.00 /Yr. STAR Bonus % (At Risk Maximum)
13.50 - Manager, Clinical Mgr, Pharm Supvr, CAE, Sr CAE I Work Schedule Description (e.g. M-F 8am to 5pm)
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Due to growth, we are addinga Manager, Procurementto our team!

The Manager, Procurement is responsible for leading and overseeing vendor acquisition, financial evaluation, and contract support activities across Navitus. This role partners closely with business relationship owners, Legal, Compliance, Vendor Risk, and Finance to ensure vendor relationships are established, managed, and transitioned in a manner that supports business objectives, regulatory requirements, and financial stewardship. The Manager conducts market research, evaluates vendor capabilities, and leads procurement activities including requests for information (RFI), requests for proposal (RFP), return on investment (ROI) analyses, and negotiation support inclusive of service level agreements (SLAs).

This role also provides leadership and oversight to a team supporting procurement activities, with accountability for setting priorities, assigning work, and ensuring consistent execution of procurement processes and documentation. The Manager coaches and develops team members, reinforces standard methodologies, and establishes quality controls to ensure compliance with enterprise governance standards. The Manager will also supports the assessment and ongoing evaluation of existing vendor contracts, identifies opportunities for consolidation and renegotiation, and provides reporting on financial and operational impact. As part of the vendor lifecycle, the Manager supports onboarding and transition activities by coaching business relationship owners on effective vendor management practices and ensuring appropriate documentation, service level expectations, and financial controls are in place.

Is this you? Find out more below!

Responsibilities

How do I make an impact on my team?

• Partner with vendor and business relationship owners and subject matter experts (SMEs) to understand business requirements and translate them into procurement and contracting needs.
• Conduct vendor research and competitive analyses to support vendor selection, budget allocation, and sourcing strategies.
• Lead or support RFI and RFP processes, including evaluation of vendor responses and financial proposals.
• Review and validate business cases, budgets, proofs of concept, and ROI analyses prepared by business stakeholders.
• Jointly present vendor recommendations, financial analyses, and proposed terms to leadership for approval.
• Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, and Vendor Risk Management teams on vendor risk assessments, FDR criteria, statements of work (SOW), and contract development.
• Support the development of service level agreements (SLAs) aligned to business needs, in coordination with Vendor Relationship Management and other stakeholders.
• Ensure financial obligations and performance expectations are clearly documented in contractual materials (e.g., MNDA, BAA, SOW).
• Support vendor onboarding activities.
• Analyze existing vendor contracts for financial viability, performance, and opportunities for consolidation or renegotiation.
• Maintain procurement documentation, vendor inventories, and related tools, templates, and reporting artifacts.
• Prepare and deliver reports and analyses on vendor performance, spend, and financial impact.
• Identify and support process improvements, cost reduction initiatives, and opportunities for automation within procurement activities.
• Assist with audits and other vendor related reviews as needed.
• Provides leadership and oversight to the procurement team by setting priorities, assigning work, coaching performance, and ensuring consistent execution of vendor acquisition, evaluation, and contract management processes aligned with enterprise standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Whatourteamexpectsfrom you?

• Bachelor99s degree in business with a concentration in Accounting or Finance or similar field of study or equivalent work experience required.
• Professional designations related to vendor procurement such as project management or other similar certification (i.e. Next Level Purchasing Association or the Universal Public Procurement Certification Council) required, or the ability to obtain with one year of hire.
• 5+ years of experience in vendor procurement, financial analysis, or sourcing, preferably within healthcare, pharmacy benefits management, or information technology, required.
• 3+ years of experience coaching, mentoring, or providing work direction to others, with demonstrated ability to support team performance, development, and consistent execution of processes required.
• Demonstrated experience supporting complex vendor relationships and cross functional stakeholders required.
• Participate in, adhere to, and support compliance program objectives.
• The ability to consistently interact cooperatively and respectfully with other employees.

What can you expect fromNavitus?

• Top of the industry benefits forHealth,Dental,and Vision insurance
• 20 dayspaidtimeoff
• 4 weeks paid parental leave
• 9paid holidays
• 401Kcompany match of up to 5%- No vesting requirement
• Adoption Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account
• Educational Assistance Plan and Professional Membershipassistance
• Referral Bonus Program 60 up to $750!

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