Director of Sourcing & Contract Management (Washington)

Humana

Washington, DC 20011

United States

Posted July 6, 2025

{FULL_TIME,VOLUNTEER,CONTRACTOR,INTERN}

Valid until August 5, 2025

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Job Description

Director of Sourcing & Contract Management

Humana District of Columbia, United States

Director of Sourcing & Contract Management

Humana District of Columbia, United States

This range is provided by Humana. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$150,000.00/yr - $206,300.00/yr

Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first
Humana is seeking a high-impact, forward-thinking Director of Sourcing and Contract Management to lead the execution engine of our Procurement organization. This role is foundational to delivering on our high-performance Procurement Operating Model and is critical in translating strategy into execution - where value is realized, risks are managed, and partnerships are formalized.
As we transform how Procurement delivers for the business, this leader will ensure we have a fit-for-purpose sourcing and contracting capability that is fast, consistent, scalable, and rooted in commercial excellence. By integrating internal and external resources within a cohesive delivery construct, this role will ensure our sourcing and contracting activities are both operationally efficient and strategically aligned with enterprise goals.
This Director of Sourcing and Contract Management will not only steward transactional throughput but also act as a force multiplier - accelerating business outcomes, improving cycle times, deepening supplier partnerships, and creating reinvestment capacity through better commercial outcomes. Reporting to the Chief Procurement Officer, this position offers a unique platform to shape the trajectory of Procurement at the enterprise level. This leader will be an integral member the Supplier Management Leadership Team (SMLT).
Key Responsibilities

Lead a high-performing sourcing and contracting organization that executes complex third-party engagements across a diverse range of categories and business stakeholders.
Oversee and optimize a hybrid delivery model, including governance of an offshore partner. Ensure the integrated team operates as a single, outcomes-driven unit.
Serve as a key driver of our Procurement Operating Model transformation, helping to industrialize sourcing and contracting processes while elevating service levels and throughput.
Establish and maintain strong cross-functional partnerships, especially with Category Management, the Procurement Center for Enablement (data/analytics/tools), Finance, Legal, Risk, and the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) team.
Embed sourcing best practices that balance speed, compliance, and total value delivery—enabling faster time-to-contract and consistent commercial terms across the enterprise.
Institutionalize contract lifecycle management practices to improve visibility, renewals, risk mitigation, and performance tracking.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives through process optimization, automation, and metric-based governance.
Develop talent across the team, fostering a culture of performance, ownership, and continuous learning.

Required Qualifications
Use your skills to make an impact

Bachelor's degree
Proven track record leading sourcing and/or contract management functions in complex, matrixed organizations.
Deep experience with outsourced delivery models, including direct accountability for managing third-party partners.
Experience with procurement technologies (e.g., SpendHQ, Coupa, and Icertis platforms) and digital workflows.
Expertise in procurement operations, process improvement, and commercial negotiation.
Strong knowledge of contract law, risk allocation, and cross-functional contracting norms.
Adept at cross-functional collaboration and influencing without authority—particularly across Legal, Finance, Compliance, and business stakeholders.
Executive presence with excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Travel as business needs dictate
Please note workstyle/office locations below

Preferred Qualifications

Healthcare / health insurance industry experience a plus
Advanced degree or professional certification (e.g., JD, CPSM, CIPS)

Additional Information
The available locations for this role are Louisville, Ky, Philly/PA, NY, DC metro, Atlanta Metro/GA, Dallas/Austin, TX or Tampa, Orlando, Miami, Fl.

The workstyle for this role will be Hybrid office as follows; Louisville, KY, Reston, VA, or NYC Office3 days a week when not traveling. If elsewhere, travel would only apply for leadership meetings, supplier site visits, etc

Hirevue Statement
As part of our hiring process for this opportunity, we will be using an interviewing technology called HireVue to enhance our hiring and decision-making ability. HireVue allows us to quickly connect and gain valuable information from you pertaining to your relevant skills and experience at a time that is best for your schedule.
Work at Home Guidance
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

SSN Alert Statement
Humana values personal identity protection. Please be aware that applicants may be asked to provide their Social Security Number, if it is not already on file. When required, an email will be sent from with instructions on how to add the information into your official application.
Travel: While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Pay Range
The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.
$150,000 - $206,300 per year
This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.
Description Of Benefits
Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.
About Us
Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is committed to putting health first – for our teammates, our customers and our company. Through our Humana insurance services and CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health – delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare, Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large.
Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.