Centene Corporation

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Job Description: • Lead supplier negotiations and contracting with suppliers on behalf on internal customers • Develop and execute Request for Information and Request for Proposals (RFI, RFP) to gain understanding of market dynamics and suppliers position within the market • Lead pricing and contract negotiations on both tactical and strategic contracts, assisting with strategy, technique and messaging • Liaise with Legal, Risk and other internal stakeholders to ensure contract language protects Centene's interests • Connect with internal customers to identify business needs and develop scope of project • Support business initiatives by engaging with internal business owners and suppliers, leading contract negotiations • Utilize market research along with RFI and RFP results to develop sourcing strategy, identifying most productive negotiation strategy to drive value • Assist in the preparation of internal negotiation strategy documents • Understand SS&P strategic sourcing process and begin to recommend process improvements, and with manager support, implement changes • Performs other duties as assigned • Complies with all policies and standards Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field or equivalent experience • 3+ years of experience in project management or negotiations Benefits: • competitive pay • health insurance • 401K and stock purchase plans • tuition reimbursement • paid time off plus holidays • flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules