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Humana · 4 days ago

IT Vendor Management Lead (SaaS Platforms)

positionUnited States
timeFull-time
remoteRemote
seniorityMid, Senior Level
money$115K/yr - $158K/yr
date7+ years exp

Humana Inc. is committed to putting health first, and they are seeking an IT Vendor Management Lead for SaaS Platforms. This role is responsible for overseeing complex SaaS contracts and ensuring strong vendor governance while driving cost optimization and aligning SaaS capabilities with business strategies.

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Responsibilities

Serve as the primary strategic owner for assigned supplier relationships, ensuring alignment to enterprise technology, financial, operational, and risk objectives
Lead and mature supplier governance including quarterly business reviews (QBRs), executive business reviews, steering committees, and strategic roadmaps
Oversee contract strategy, including renewals, enterprise licensing, SaaS agreements, consumption models, pricing optimization, and SLA development
Partner closely with IT, Security, Finance, Legal, Architecture, and business leaders to drive alignment between business requirements and vendor capabilities
Lead escalations, risk mitigation, service remediation, and performance correction plans to ensure vendor accountability
Manage enterprise financials for assigned suppliers including cost optimization, forecasting, ROI, and long-term investment planning
Maintain deep awareness of market trends, supplier risk, and competitive landscapes within portfolio
Influence executive stakeholders using strong communication, storytelling, and analytical reasoning
Contribute to vendor management maturation including frameworks, dashboards, and governance tools

Qualification

IT vendor managementSaaS ecosystem managementContract negotiationFinancial acumenSaaS licensing modelsStrategic sourcingCross-functional collaborationExecutive presenceProblem-solvingNegotiation skillsConflict resolutionCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business management business administration or engineering or other related field
7+ years in IT vendor management, strategic sourcing, technology procurement, or related IT leadership roles
Experience managing large enterprise SaaS ecosystems
Strong understanding of SaaS licensing models, consumption-based pricing, term renewals, and platform expansion strategies
Proven experience partnering with product owners and engineering teams on SaaS roadmaps and cross-functional adoption
Background negotiating enterprise SaaS agreements with multi-cloud integration considerations
Strong executive presence with the ability to influence and present to VP/SVP levels
Proven history driving strategic negotiations, contract optimization, and supplier lifecycle management
Strong financial acumen and the ability to analyze, model, and communicate cost scenarios
Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships across cross-functional teams
Strong problem-solving, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
Experience supporting large, matrixed organizations with healthcare preferred but not required

Preferred

Experience managing large-scale, complex technology suppliers with multi-million-dollar budgets
Vendor management certifications (CVM, etc.)
Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying current with industry best practices
Experience operating in regulated environments (HIPAA, HITRUST, SOC2, SOX)

Benefits

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

Company

Humana

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Humana is a health insurance provider for individuals, families, and businesses.
dateFounded in 1964
location
Louisville, Kentucky, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
http://www.humana.com

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$13.07B
2025-05-30Post Ipo Debt· $5B
2025-03-03Post Ipo Debt· $1.25B
2024-03-11Post Ipo Debt· $2.25B

Leadership Team

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Jim Rechtin
CEO and President
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Colin Drylie
Senior Vice President, Experience Transformation
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