Strategic Sourcing Specialist

4 weeks ago


Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States The Cigna Group Full time

About the Role

The Category Management & Strategic Sourcing Senior Advisor is a key member of the Global Procurement & Third-Party Management team at The Cigna Group. This role is responsible for end-to-end sourcing and contracting of the company's Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) category.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop annual category plans that include supplier market trends, spend analysis, and strategic business objectives.
  • Proactively identify, develop, and execute supplier-enabled projects that drive cost savings, risk reduction, and quality improvement.
  • Execute Master Service Agreements, Statements of Work, and Change Orders that optimize benefits and minimize risks to the company.
  • Work in conjunction with the Third-Party (Supplier) Management team to create and manage mutually beneficial long-term supplier partnerships, while consolidating the existing supplier base.
  • Support scheduled and ad-hoc reporting on supplier and category performance.
  • Support continuous improvement of the sourcing and procurement process.
  • Maintain and promote sound relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
  • Serve as a valued advisor to business buyers of consulting and professional services.

Requirements

  • BA/BS in Business, Supply Chain, or related field; or relevant work experience.
  • 7+ years of progressive experience within a large, global organization.
  • Experience within BPO category preferred.
  • Excellent project management, negotiation, and communication skills.
  • Structured problem-solving and decision-making skills.
  • Ability to apply fact-based negotiation principles and tactics.
  • Fundamental understanding of corporate and administrative supply chains.
  • Ability to work well in a dynamic and rapidly changing environment.
  • Cross-functional business team environment experience preferred with an ability to foster working relationships with the team and across internal departments.

Interactions

  • Executive leaders of strategic initiatives that require consulting support.
  • Directors and Managers of projects that align to strategic initiatives.
  • Senior Director, Director, and Senior Advisor staff within Global Procurement & Third-Party Management.
  • Matrix Partner Managers and Specialists.
  • Supplier sourcing and contracting teams.


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