Senior Procurement Specialist

We are seeking a precision-focused Senior Procurement Specialist to execute sourcing operations under strategic leadership. As procurement’s operational engine, you’ll own vendor negotiations, risk mitigation, SaaS/vendor consolidation, and process rigor across technology, marketing, professional services, and other mission-critical spend. Your discipline will transform cost containment and streamline partnerships into scalable agility for the organization.

To prioritize togetherness, culture, and accountability, RVO Health operates on an in-office work schedule. We expect employees to work from our south Charlotte office Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday each week. You are welcome to work remotely Mondays and Fridays if you wish.

Address: 1101 Red Ventures Dr Fort Mill, SC 29707

• End-to-End Contract Lifecycle Management:
• Execute day-to-day complex contract renewals, intake requests, and sourcing across software, marketing, and professional services. 
• Analyze spend data to surface savings opportunities, market trends, and vendor risks. 
• Review SOWs, MSAs, and contractual language for compliance (e.g., PHI/PII/HIPAA).
• Process Rigor & Documentation:
• Maintain 100% policy-compliant procurement workflows
• Keep contract repositories, approval records, and risk assessments, audit-ready
• Vendor Management: 
• Maintain 100% policy-compliant procurement workflows. 
• Keep contract repositories, approval records, and risk assessments audit-ready.
• Cross-functional partnership: 
• Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, Security, and FP&A to embed guardrails into contracts. 
• Translate business needs into procurement requirements while advising stakeholders.
• Team Enablement & mentorship: Act as a pillar of operational excellence for other team members:
• Share procurement best practices and mentor junior team members

• 5+ years of procurement experience negotiating complex contracts (SaaS, marketing, professional services). 
• Financial Acumen:
• Proven understanding of PO coding, GL alignment, budget variance tracking, and category management. 
• Experience maintaining policy-compliant workflows and audit-ready documentation. 
• Cross-Functional Skills: 
• Track record of embedding Legal/Security requirements into contracts. 
• Ability to advise stakeholders. 
• Technical Proficiency: 
• ERP systems (e.g., Coupa, Oracle), CLM tools, MS Office. 
• Professional Resilience: 
• Receives feedback; escalates formally.
• Thrives in agile environments, adapting procurement strategies swiftly to evolving business priorities without compromising compliance or stakeholder alignment.

Preferred:

• Mentoring experience
• Industry certifications (CPSM, CPM, etc.).

Pursuant to various state Fair Pay Acts, below is a summary of compensation elements for this role at the company. The following benefits are provided by RVO Health, subject to eligibility requirements.

• Starting Salary: $66,750.00 - $80,000.00
  *Note actual salary is based on geographic location, qualifications and experience
• Access to a Free Udemy for Business subscription—thousands of hours of learning content on hundreds of different subjects at your fingertips
• Health Insurance Coverage (medical, dental, and vision)
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• 401(k) with match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Bonding Benefit Program
• Pharmacy Benefits
• Income Protection Plans
• Pet Services Plans
• Mental Health Support
• Wellness Coaching
• HSA- Health Savings Account
• Commuter Benefits
• Gym & Fitness Center Discount Program

Who We Are: 

Founded in 2022, RVO Health is a new healthcare platform of digital media brands, services and technologies focused on building relationships with people throughout their health & wellness journey. We meet people where they are in their personal health journeys and connect them with both the information and the care they need. RVO Health was created by joining teams from both Red Ventures and UnitedHealth Group’s Optum Health. Together we’re focused on delivering on our vision of a stronger and healthier world. 

RVO Health is comprised of Healthline Media (Healthline, Medical News Today, Psych Central, Greatist and Bezzy), Healthgrades, FindCare and PlateJoy; Optum Perks, Optum Store and the virtual coaching platforms Real Appeal, Wellness Coaching, and QuitForLife. 

We offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits program for full-time employees, including medical, dental and vision coverage, paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, 401(k) plan and a paid parental leave program. 

RVO Health is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or any other basis protected by law. Employment at RVO Health is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications.  

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. This includes providing reasonable accommodation where appropriate. Should you require a reasonable accommodation to apply or participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [email protected].

We do not provide visa sponsorship for this role at this time.

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