Lead Manager of Procurement Services

2 weeks ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Health Care Service Corporation Full time

At Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC), our workforce is the foundation of our success. We are committed to empowering our employees through tailored development plans that encourage growth and foster fulfilling careers.

Join HCSC and contribute to a mission-driven organization that prioritizes your professional advancement.

Job Overview

This role is pivotal in providing strategic leadership and support to a dedicated team within the Procurement and Support Services (PSS) Divisions, which cater to non-IT business sectors such as Human Resources and Corporate Functions. You will share accountability for achieving business outcomes by identifying and executing strategies that enhance operational performance.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Assessing the impact of business decisions on external stakeholders and offering adaptable solutions to complex challenges while adhering to established timelines.
  • Acting as a customer advocate by effectively coordinating resources to meet deliverables and desired results, while actively seeking customer feedback to drive continuous improvement.
  • Leading a team responsible for sourcing and contracting activities for specific internal departments.
  • Formulating sourcing strategies and guiding the selection of suppliers, including negotiating favorable business terms.
  • Enhancing contract language and refining the sourcing and contracting processes.
  • Fostering the development of team members, ensuring their skills align with the objectives of PSS.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or Engineering with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in strategic sourcing or contracting for professional services in a complex environment, or 8 years of equivalent experience.
  • Proven experience in developing and managing client relationships.
  • Strong presentation, project management, and leadership capabilities.
  • Advanced negotiation skills with a focus on structuring beneficial contracts and minimizing risks.
  • Experience in supply chain integration and influencing cross-functional teams at an enterprise level.
  • Exceptional critical thinking skills and the ability to drive towards desired outcomes.
  • Strong financial acumen and business insight.
  • Collaboration with business leaders to devise project-specific strategies that address challenges and positively impact business objectives.
  • Ability to understand customer needs and identify sourcing opportunities.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • At least 4 years of experience managing procurement professionals, demonstrating supervisory skills in performance management, employee development, and motivation.
  • Experience in procuring professional services, overseeing sourcing strategies, supplier research, bidding processes, and negotiations to maximize value.
  • Strong collaborative skills, working effectively with PSS resources, Legal, Tax, Risk Management, Information Security, Finance, and other departments to ensure seamless service delivery.

In this role, you will also be responsible for establishing and maintaining standard processes in sourcing and contracting across all PSS teams, coordinating necessary training, and ensuring compliance controls are in place to prevent fraud.

We offer a hybrid work arrangement, allowing for a combination of in-office and remote work.

HCSC Employment Statement:

We are an Equal Opportunity Employment / Affirmative Action employer dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where the unique differences of our employees are respected and valued. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.


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