Location
Aberdeen, SD, United States
Posted on
Dec 20, 2022
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Description
The Procurement Specialist ensures that the department's materials and products meet all of their specifications.
We are looking for a Procurement Specialist to join our team and help manage our organization's procurement needs.
Responsibilities
Procurement Specialist responsibilities include researching new suppliers, ensuring that all purchased products and materials meet our specifications, and negotiating with vendors as needed.
This position will work with leaders in our department to understand the needs of our organization and ensure we achieve our supply goals in a timely manner.
Responsibilities
Prepare proposals, request quotes and negotiate purchase terms and conditions
Prepare and issue purchase orders and agreements
Monitor supplier performance and resolve issues and concerns
Inspect and evaluate the quality of purchased items and resolve shortcomings
Analyze industry and demand trends and support senior management with the development and implementation of sourcing strategies
Required Qualifications
At least 1 year of experience working with vendors as a Procurement Specialist or similar role
2 years of work experience in a leadership role (ex., shift lead, team lead, etc.)
Strong communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills
Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and with business application software, purchasing, and resource planning systems
Preferred Qualifications
A Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain management, or a similar field preferred
Additional Information
Why Humana?
At Humana, we know your well-being is important to you, and it's important to us too. That's why we're committed to making resources available to you that will enable you to become happier, healthier, and more productive in all areas of your life. Just to name a few:
Work-Life Balance
Generous PTO package
Health benefits effective day 1
Annual Incentive Plan
401K - Immediate company match
Well-being program
Paid Volunteer Time Off
Student Loan Refinancing
If you share our passion for helping people, we likely have the right place for you at Humana!
COVID Vaccination Policy
Humana and its subsidiaries require vaccinated associates who work outside of their homes to submit proof of vaccination, including COVID-19 boosters. Associates who remain unvaccinated must either undergo weekly negative COVID testing OR wear a mask at all times while in a Humana facility or while working in the field.
Work-At-Home Requirements
To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office associates' ability to work effectively, the self-provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home/Office associates must meet the following criteria:
At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is recommended; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested
Satellite, cellular and microwave connection can be used only if approved by leadership
Associates who live and work from Home in the state of California, Illinois, Montana, or South Dakota will be provided a bi-weekly payment for their internet expense.
Humana will provide Home or Hybrid Home/Office associates with telephone equipment appropriate to meet the business requirements for their position/job.
Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI/ HIPAA information.
Alert: Humana values personal identity protection. Please be aware that applicants selected for leader review may be asked to provide a social security number if it is not already on file. When required, an email will be sent from **** with instructions to add the information to the application at Humana's secure website.
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Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Humana complies with all applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion. We also provide free language interpreter services. See our ****
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