Manager, Procurement

This is a Fully Remote Job About Our Client:The organization operates in the healthcare and pharmacy benefits management industry, focusing on addressing vendor procurement and management challenges. It manages complex vendor relationships while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and financial stewardship. The company is experiencing growth and emphasizes structured vendor acquisition processes and contract management to support its business objectives. About the Opportunity:The MANAGER, PROCUREMENT leads vendor acquisition, financial evaluation, and contract support activities to ensure effective vendor relationships aligned with business goals and compliance needs. This role directly impacts the organization by overseeing procurement strategies, guiding a team to execute procurement processes consistently, and supporting vendor lifecycle management including onboarding and contract evaluation. Responsibilities:Partner with business owners and subject matter experts to translate requirements into procurement needs.Conduct vendor research and competitive analyses for selection and sourcing strategies.Lead or support RFI and RFP processes and evaluate vendor proposals.Review and validate business cases, budgets, and ROI analyses.Present vendor recommendations and financial analyses to leadership.Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, and Risk teams on contract development and risk assessments.Support development of service level agreements aligned to business needs.Ensure financial and performance obligations are documented in contracts.Support vendor onboarding and transition activities.Analyze existing contracts for financial performance and opportunities to consolidate or renegotiate.Maintain procurement documentation, vendor inventories, and reporting tools.Prepare reports on vendor performance, spend, and financial impact.Identify and support process improvements and cost reduction initiatives.Assist with audits and vendor-related reviews.Provide leadership to the procurement team including setting priorities, coaching, and ensuring process consistency.Perform other duties as assigned. Requirements:Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance, or equivalent experience.Relevant professional procurement certification or ability to obtain within one year.Minimum 5 years of experience in vendor procurement, financial analysis, or sourcing, preferably in healthcare or related fields.At least 3 years of experience leading or mentoring teams.Experience managing complex vendor relationships and cross-functional stakeholders.Commitment to compliance program objectives.Ability to interact cooperatively and respectfully with others. Pay Range and Compensation Package:The pay range and compensation package for this role will be determined based on the candidate's experience, skills, and other relevant factors. Benefits & Perks:Health, Dental, and Vision insurance20 days paid time off4 weeks paid parental leave9 paid holidays401(k) company match up to 5% with no vesting requirementAdoption Assistance ProgramFlexible Spending AccountEducational Assistance Plan and Professional Membership assistanceReferral Bonus Program up to $750 Equal Opportunity Statement: Our client is an equal opportunity employer. They celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or national origin. Note:TalentHop is a recruitment partner of this role. Please note that all employment decisions, including candidate assessment, interviews, hiring, compensation, and employment terms, are made exclusively by the hiring employer.