Head of Procurement (Virtual Position)

Navitus - Putting People First in Pharmacy - Navitus was founded as an alternative to traditional pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) models. We are committed to removing cost from the drug supply chain to make medications more affordable for the people who need them. At Navitus, our team members work in an environment that celebrates diversity, fosters creativity and encourages growth. We welcome new ideas and share a passion for excellent service to our customers and each other.. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees and comply with all applicable nondiscrimination regulations, including those related to protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. STAR Bonus % (At Risk Maximum)
Remote Work Notification
Navitus is only able to offer remote work to residents of Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington DC, Wisconsin.
Due to growth, we are adding a Manager, Procurement to our team!
The Manager, Procurement is responsible for leading and overseeing vendor acquisition, financial evaluation, and contract support activities across Navitus. This role partners closely with business relationship owners, Legal, Compliance, Vendor Risk, and Finance to ensure vendor relationships are established, managed, and transitioned in a manner that supports business objectives, regulatory requirements, and financial stewardship. The Manager conducts market research, evaluates vendor capabilities, and leads procurement activities including requests for information (RFI), requests for proposal (RFP), return on investment (ROI) analyses, and negotiation support inclusive of service level agreements (SLAs).
This role also provides leadership and oversight to a team supporting procurement activities, with accountability for setting priorities, assigning work, and ensuring consistent execution of procurement processes and documentation. The Manager coaches and develops team members, reinforces standard methodologies, and establishes quality controls to ensure compliance with enterprise governance standards. The Manager will also supports the assessment and ongoing evaluation of existing vendor contracts, identifies opportunities for consolidation and renegotiation, and provides reporting on financial and operational impact. As part of the vendor lifecycle, the Manager supports onboarding and transition activities by coaching business relationship owners on effective vendor management practices and ensuring appropriate documentation, service level expectations, and financial controls are in place.
Partner with vendor and business relationship owners and subject matter experts (SMEs) to understand business requirements and translate them into procurement and contracting needs.
Conduct vendor research and competitive analyses to support vendor selection, budget allocation, and sourcing strategies.
Lead or support RFI and RFP processes, including evaluation of vendor responses and financial proposals.
Review and validate business cases, budgets, proofs of concept, and ROI analyses prepared by business stakeholders.
Jointly present vendor recommendations, financial analyses, and proposed terms to leadership for approval.
Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, and Vendor Risk Management teams on vendor risk assessments, FDR criteria, statements of work (SOW), and contract development.
Ensure financial obligations and performance expectations are clearly documented in contractual materials (e.g., Analyze existing vendor contracts for financial viability, performance, and opportunities for consolidation or renegotiation.
Maintain procurement documentation, vendor inventories, and related tools, templates, and reporting artifacts.
Prepare and deliver reports and analyses on vendor performance, spend, and financial impact.
Identify and support process improvements, cost reduction initiatives, and opportunities for automation within procurement activities.
Provides leadership and oversight to the procurement team by setting priorities, assigning work, coaching performance, and ensuring consistent execution of vendor acquisition, evaluation, and contract management processes aligned with enterprise standards.
Bachelor's degree in business with a concentration in Accounting or Finance or similar field of study or equivalent work experience required.

• Professional designations related to vendor procurement such as project management or other similar certification (i.e. Next Level Purchasing Association or the Universal Public Procurement Certification Council) required, or the ability to obtain with one year of hire.
• 5+ years of experience in vendor procurement, financial analysis, or sourcing, preferably within healthcare, pharmacy benefits management, or information technology, required.
• 3+ years of experience coaching, mentoring, or providing work direction to others, with demonstrated ability to support team performance, development, and consistent execution of processes required.
• Top of the industry benefits for Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 9 paid holidays
• Adoption Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account
• Educational Assistance Plan and Professional Membership assistance
• Referral Bonus Program - up to $750!