Director, Procurement

This is a fully remote position and the candidate can be located anywhere in the US but are expected to work Central time zone hours.

Position Purpose: Responsible for determining the strategy for procurement governance, standards, and regulatory operations across the entire corporation. Oversee the implementation of appropriate purchasing policy and process controls, audit readiness, negotiation standards for business and legal contract terms, and implementation of governance performance metrics.

Key Details: Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Sponsorship and future sponsorship are not available for this opportunity, including employment-based visa types H-1B, L-1, O-1, H-1B1, F-1, J -1, OPT, or CPT

• Oversee all procurement contracting standards including templates, clause libraries, and monitoring contract compliance.
• Establish policies and procedures for all Procurement requests and responsible for governance, audit, and compliance reporting.
• Provide contractual agreement/document review and escalation.
• Create and implement procurement governance strategy that is in-line with corporate goals and objectives.
• Execute regulatory contracts and requirements with suppliers.
• Maintain the highest ethical practices and ensures fairness in all transactions and contacts.
• Train and promote Procurement standards within the organization, research new trends or advances in regulatory requirements to make appropriate decisions.
• Develop and monitor policy and process adherence, dashboards, executive scorecards, KPIs, and service-level (SLA) reporting.
• Lead Procurement support for mergers, acquisitions, divestitures and integrations, operating model design, and Procurement transformation.
• Govern internal and external communications from Procurement.

Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree in procurement, supply chain management, business, finance, or related field. Law degree or master’s degree. 7+ years of procurement experience, preferably with purchases involving complex contract requirements. Experience developing and implementing procurement processes and vendor management programs. Extensive knowledge of procurement law and specific legal risks associated with procurement practices and contract language.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Leadership experience in procurement, governance or compliance, including developing policies and processes, building governance frameworks, leading complex cross-functional projects, and leading audit readiness. Knowledge of contracting standards, change management and KPI development. Strong executive communication skills and the ability to influence senior stakeholders without direct authority.

Licenses/Certifications: State bar or Certified Procurement Manager preferred.

At Centene, we connect people to the care they need to live healthier lives - and the work you do here makes that impact real every day. You’ll take on meaningful challenges that directly support individuals, families, and communities, building your skills while making healthcare more accessible and effective. It’s work with a purpose you can see, backed by a team committed to improving lives well beyond the workday.

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