Senior Procurement Specialist

At Lucet, we are industry leaders in behavioral health, dedicated to helping people live healthy, balanced lives. Our purpose is to advocate for and improve the overall well-being of those we serve, through balanced treatment of the mind and body.

When you join Lucet, you become a valued member of our team, serving more than 15 million people across the U.S. Our employees have a passion for helping others - and it shows. From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we are inspired by our members, putting them first in everything we do. From day one, youll see firsthand the impact you have on our members, knowing you can make a true difference in their lives.

Why join our team at Lucet?

We are a team of collaborative and hard-working professionals working to improve behavioral health outcomes working in a fast-paced and changing environment. At Lucet, no two days are the same. If you find joy in meaningful work and delivering excellent results, we encourage you to apply!

We are looking for top-tier skills and experience in our remote-work environment and that’s because we offer top-tier compensation and benefits, which include :

Annual compensation between $75,000 - $90,000, PLUS an annual performance-based, discretionary incentive. Compensation is dependent on non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to an applicants skills, education / degrees, certifications, prior experience, market data, and other relevant factors.

Health Insurance – $0 premium for employee-only coverage in our core program for those participating in our Wellbeing Incentive Program.

401(k) with competitive employer match

Company paid life and disability insurance, wellbeing incentives, and parental leave

Professional development opportunities and tuition reimbursement

Paid time off including paid time off for volunteering

Opportunity for meaningful growth, both personally and professionally, where your unique background and experience is welcomed and valued.

What You Will Do - Essential Functions

The Senior Procurement Specialist reports to the Senior Director Procurement and supports the procurement function by managing vendor relationships, negotiating contracts, and ensuring timely and cost-effective procurement of goods and services. This role plays a key part in optimizing procurement processes, maintaining compliance, and contributing to strategic sourcing initiatives.

Procurement and Planning

Assist in developing and executing procurement strategies aligned with business goals, which include merger and acquisition activities

Create purchase orders and document records to support business functions and objectives.

Prepare reports and presentations for management on procurement performance

Vendor Management and Contracting

Manage vendor relationships, including vendor onboarding, performance evaluation, and issue resolution.

Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts with vendors to ensure value and compliance.

Provide feedback to our legal team and stakeholders on contract language.

Operational Execution and Compliance

Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand purchasing needs and specifications.

Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, and other procurement activities.

Ensure compliance with company policies, legal requirements, and ethical standards.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field.

5+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain operations.

Strong negotiation, communication, and analytical skills.

Proficiency in procurement software and Microsoft Office Suite.

Knowledge of contract law, vendor management, and sourcing best practices.

Previous experience negotiating IT contracts.

Ability to work independently and lead strategic projects in a fast-paced environment

Ability to pass background check upon hire and throughout employment to include criminal felony & misdemeanor search, SSN validation / trace search (LEIE), education report (highest degree obtained), civil upper and lower search, 7-year employment report, federal criminal search, statewide criminal search, widescreen plus national criminal search, health care sanctions-state med (SAM), national sex offender registry, prohibited parties (OFAC) (terrorist watchlist), and a 10-Panel Drug Screen.

Preferred Qualifications :

Proven negotiation and contract skills

Prior SAP experience

Someone who embodies our values by :

Serving everyone with compassion and leading with empathy.

Stepping up and creating value by taking charge and acting when there is an opportunity.

Adapting in a changing world by recognizing our responsibility to be agile and respond quickly.

Nurturing growth and belonging by respecting and celebrating everyone for who they are.

Competencies

Collaboration and teamwork

Negotiation and influencing skills

Understanding of contract language

Process improvement

Analytical thinking and problem-solving

Adaptability and flexibility

Working Conditions :

Work is performed from home with company-provided equipment. Sitting for long periods of time is expected and use of fingers and hands for typing is necessary.

A quiet workspace with minimal background noise for calls.

High-speed internet service (cable or fiber optic) with minimum download Speed of 20 Mbps, Upload Speed of 5 Mbps, and Maximum Latency of 100 milliseconds (must be installed before starting).

We encourage applicants with a range of experiences who can demonstrate how their qualifications and skills align with the requirements of this role.

This position will accept and review new applications and resumes no less than 5 business days after the original posting date and may remain open an extended period of time with no set end date based on the level of interest.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

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