Specialist, Procurement

Who We Are

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, you'll 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!

Benefits

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:

• Hourly compensation between $27.00 - $31.00, PLUS an annual performance-based, discretionary incentive. Compensation is dependent on non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to an applicant's skills, education/degrees, certifications, prior experience, market data, and other relevant factors.
• Full Health Benefits – Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 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

As a Procurement Specialist, this role will play a key role in supporting the company’s procurement operations and purchasing activities. In collaboration with the Sr Dir, Procurement, this role will also help refine and maintain procurement policies and procedures to ensure operational excellence and continuous improvement.

• Sourcing and Purchasing: Assist in sourcing and purchasing of purchase orders and services to support business functions and objectives.
• Contract Negotiation: Negotiate contracts, terms, and conditions with vendors, ensuring favorable terms for the company.
• Quotes: Request and review vendor quotes, comparing costs, terms, quality, and delivery schedules to identify the best options for the business.
• Collaboration: Partner with business stakeholders and the legal team to process contracts.
  
  

Who You Are

• Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain management, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain.
• In lieu of a degree, 6+ years of relevant experience may be considered.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
• 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.
  

No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you!

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.