Senior Manager, Procurement

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Procurement department at Milliman, Global Corporate Services (GCS) is looking to hire a Senior Manager, Procurement. The person in this role will report to Director, Procurement. The ideal candidate in this role will be responsible for sourcing, vendor management, and contract negotiation to optimize spend and mitigate risk for Milliman, Inc

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage, lead and mentor a team of Procurement professionals.
• Analyze category spend and recommend cost saving opportunities.
• Collaborate with business partners to understand their unique requirements and deliver opportunities for process optimization and/or cost savings.
• Create and manage complex sourcing events for various products and services.
• Draft, negotiate and review vendor contracts.
• Manage and cultivate relationships with vendors, as well as internal stakeholders.
• Facilitate the vendor management process for key vendors, including:

1. Implement Procurement management software and/or automated procurement systems, including vendor portal development and delivery.
2. Develop and facilitate the change management process for new system and processes.
3. Develop and deliver process/system training.
4. Support continued development of Supplier Diversity Program and other DEI initiatives.

• Develop, review and approve purchase orders from approved requisitions.
• Manage and resolve invoice or payment discrepancies.
• Additional duties as required.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree in the field of business, finance, or similar fields (required).
• The ideal candidate must have 10 years of work experience managing the sourcing process, including all aspects of strategy development, sourcing, negotiation, contract review and execution.
• The ideal candidate must have expert working knowledge of current enterprise IT technologies (hardware and software) across all indirect spend categories.
• The ideal candidate must have recent experience delivering enterprise procurement processes and systems.
• Must have excellent analytical and communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Must have the ability to work independently and demonstrate sound judgment under high stress, time critical deadlines.
• Must possess a continuous improvement philosophy and approach to delivering outcomes.
• Must have proven cost savings delivery, either via negotiated cost savings, or process optimization.
• Must have the ability to deliver Procurement AI to the organization.
• Must have demonstrated proficiency in Excel and/or Power BI modeling.
• Must have the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

LOCATION:

This is a remote position. This job posting is expected to close on January 30^th, 2025

COMPENSATION:

The salary range for this role is $109,000 to $222,000, depending on a combination of factors, including, but not limited to, education, relevant work experience, qualifications, skills, certifications, location, etc. 

BENEFITS:

At Milliman, we focus on creating an environment that recognizes – and meets – the personal and professional needs of the individual and their family. We offer competitive benefits which include the following based on plan eligibility:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage for employees and their dependents, including domestic partners.
• A 401(k) plan with matching program, and profit-sharing contribution
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• A discretionary bonus program.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) starts accruing on the first day of work and can be used for any reason; full-time employees will accrue 15 days of PTO per year, and employees working less than a full-time schedule will accrue PTO at a prorated amount based on hours worked.
• Family building benefits, including adoption and fertility assistance and paid parental leave up to 12 weeks for employees who have worked for Milliman for at least 12 months and have worked at least 1,250 hours in the preceding 12-month period.
• A minimum of 8 paid holidays
• Milliman covers 100% of the premiums for life insurance, AD&D, and both short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts allow employees to set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for dependent care, transportation, and applicable medical needs.

ABOUT MILLIMAN:

Independent for over 70 years, Milliman delivers market-leading services and solutions to clients worldwide. Today, we are helping companies take on some of the world’s most critical and complex issues, including retirement funding and healthcare financing, risk management and regulatory compliance, data analytics and business transformation.

Through a team of professionals ranging from actuaries to clinicians, technology specialists to plan administrators, we offer unparalleled expertise in employee benefits, investment consulting, healthcare, life insurance and financial services, and property and casualty insurance.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Salary : $109,000 - $222,000