Category Manager – Security & Fleet

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The Category Manager – Security & Fleet is a strategic procurement professional responsible for managing Security and Fleet, which are key subcategories within the broader Facilities, Real Estate, and Fleet category at Humana. This role will drive cost optimization, supplier performance, risk mitigation, and strategic sourcing initiatives to support enterprise-wide operational objectives.

The Category Manager will work closely with vendor managers, ensuring that sourcing strategies align with contract governance, operational needs, and performance expectations. This role requires a blend of strategic thinking, market expertise, and cross-functional collaboration to optimize supplier relationships and drive continuous improvement across Security and Fleet services.

We thrive on data-driven decision-making, proactive problem-solving, and operational excellence, leveraging strong supplier partnerships to enhance service quality, financial efficiency, and risk management

Key Responsibilities

1. Category Strategy & Execution

• Develop and implement sourcing and procurement strategies specifically for Security and Fleet subcategories within the broader Facilities, Real Estate, and Fleet portfolio.
• Lead RFPs, supplier negotiations, and contract structuring to drive cost efficiencies and ensure high-quality service delivery.
• Collaborate closely with vendor managers to maintain supplier accountability, contract compliance, and performance monitoring.
• Conduct market analysis, spend assessment, and risk evaluation to support data-driven decision-making and optimize total cost of ownership (TCO).
• Work cross-functionally with Facilities Operations, Security, Fleet Management, Finance, and Procurement to align category strategies with business goals.

2. Security Subcategory Management

• Manage procurement and supplier relationships for Security Guard Services, Security Equipment, Installation & Maintenance, Executive Security Services, Security System Monitoring, and Security Technology.
• Ensure vendor compliance with security protocols, service level agreements (SLAs), and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with vendor managers and security leadership to continuously assess and improve security service effectiveness.
• Optimize security technology sourcing, including access control, surveillance, and emergency response systems.

3. Fleet Subcategory Management

• Oversee procurement for Fleet Management Services, OEM Vehicle Purchasing, Fuel, and Vehicle Telematics.
• Develop strategic sourcing plans to enhance fleet efficiency, cost-effectiveness, sustainability, and safety compliance.
• Partner with vendor managers and fleet operations teams to evaluate supplier performance and contract adherence.
• Negotiate with market-leading suppliers to improve vehicle acquisition, maintenance, fuel management, and telematics solutions.
• Implement data-driven insights to optimize fleet utilization, reduce downtime, and enhance tracking capabilities.

4. Stakeholder Collaboration & Governance

• Act as a strategic business partner for internal stakeholders, including Facilities Management, Security Operations, Fleet Operations, and Procurement.
• Ensure sourcing decisions align with vendor management strategies to enforce compliance, cost controls, and service quality.
• Support budget planning, cost forecasting, and contract governance to drive financial and operational efficiencies.
• Lead supplier performance reviews, ensuring vendor contracts include clear KPIs, SLAs, and continuous improvement initiatives.

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Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Facilities Management, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management.
• Strong contract negotiation and supplier management experience.
• Analytical mindset, with experience in spend analysis, supplier evaluations, and cost modeling.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with vendor managers to ensure seamless supplier performance oversight.

Preferred:

• Experience managing Security or Fleet-related procurement contracts.
• Familiarity with sustainability initiatives and compliance standards in security and fleet management.
• Project leadership experience in executing sourcing initiatives and supplier transitions.
• Master’s degree (MBA, Supply Chain, or related field) is a plus.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Pay Range

The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.

 

$78,400 - $107,800 per year

 

This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.

Description of Benefits

Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides 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 and many other opportunities.

About us
 

Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is committed to putting health first – for our teammates, our customers and our company. Through our Humana insurance services and CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health – delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare, Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large.

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