<p>We are looking for a Contract Sourcing Procurement Associate Director to support enterprise procurement initiatives for our corporate client. This opportunity sits within the health insurance industry and focuses on strategic sourcing, contracting, and category leadership across IT software, services, and related technology spend. The person in this role will guide complex purchasing efforts, advise stakeholders on sourcing strategy, and help secure strong commercial outcomes in a fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead strategic sourcing and contracting activities for technology-related categories, with emphasis on business process applications, virtual care solutions, care coordination platforms, financial systems, and other assigned indirect spend areas.</p><p>• Partner with business leaders and cross-functional teams to shape category plans, evaluate supplier options, and align procurement strategies with enterprise objectives.</p><p>• Manage the full sourcing lifecycle, including market analysis, bid events, supplier assessments, negotiation planning, contract development, and final agreement execution.</p><p>• Negotiate complex master service agreements, statements of work, and commercial terms to reduce risk and improve value for the organization.</p><p>• Use data, benchmarking, and financial analysis to support sourcing recommendations, identify savings opportunities, and strengthen decision-making.</p><p>• Oversee multiple procurement initiatives at the same time while maintaining clear communication, strong project organization, and consistent progress against deadlines.</p><p>• Advise internal stakeholders through ambiguous or evolving business needs by presenting practical options, assessing tradeoffs, and recommending sound sourcing approaches.</p><p>• Support procurement operations through the use of eSourcing, procure-to-pay, or contracting tools where applicable, and contribute to process execution across assigned projects.</p>
<p>We are looking for a strategic Sourcing & Category Manager to support our client with enterprise procurement initiatives. This is a Long-term Contract position for a detail-oriented individual who can lead category planning, manage competitive sourcing events, and build strong vendor relationships across areas such as IT or Operations, Marketing, and Legal. The role is well suited for someone who combines analytical thinking with sound negotiation skills and can partner effectively with stakeholders to deliver cost savings, reduce risk, and improve supplier performance.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Develop and carry out category plans that align purchasing decisions with business priorities, financial goals, and operational needs.</p><p>• Lead the full sourcing lifecycle, including opportunity assessment, market evaluation, bid management, supplier selection, negotiation, and contract award.</p><p>• Review industry trends, supplier capabilities, and pricing structures to identify opportunities for value creation and stronger commercial terms.</p><p>• Partner with internal leaders and cross-functional teams to shape sourcing strategies that support project timelines and departmental objectives.</p><p>• Negotiate agreements with vendors to secure favorable pricing, service levels, and contract conditions while protecting the organization from risk.</p><p>• Track supplier performance and maintain productive relationships with external partners to encourage accountability and continuous improvement.</p><p>• Prepare reports, documentation, and presentations that summarize sourcing activity, savings opportunities, and contract outcomes for stakeholders.</p><p>• Support procurement processes and related systems by ensuring sourcing activities are documented accurately and integrated with business requirements.</p><p>• Contribute expertise in category areas such as IT or Operations, Marketing, and Legal, depending on business need and role alignment.</p>
We are looking for a Product Manager to join a growing IT software organization in Minnesota. This contract position with the potential to become permanent will guide product direction, shape roadmap priorities, and partner closely with Product Owners and engineering teams to deliver solutions that address business goals and customer needs. The role calls for someone who can connect market insights, healthcare software knowledge, and cross-functional collaboration to move products from concept through release with a strong focus on quality and measurable value.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Define product direction and support long-range planning in partnership with product leadership, ensuring priorities reflect organizational goals, customer expectations, and market demand.<br>• Oversee the progression of products and features from early discovery through launch and ongoing enhancement, coordinating work across Product Owners and engineering partners.<br>• Build and maintain a product roadmap that clearly communicates upcoming capabilities, sequencing decisions, and business rationale.<br>• Translate user feedback, market intelligence, and operational needs into actionable requirements, prototypes, and workflow improvements for development teams.<br>• Work closely with engineering, sales, marketing, implementation, client success, and clinical stakeholders to align delivery efforts and promote successful releases.<br>• Monitor healthcare software trends, regulatory considerations, and competitor activity to identify opportunities for innovation and stronger market positioning.<br>• Communicate product plans, status updates, and strategic recommendations to leadership, internal teams, customers, and external partners.<br>• Use agile product management practices and tools such as Azure DevOps to manage priorities, track progress, support bug tracking, and encourage continuous product improvement.