Category Management & Strategic Sourcing Senior Advisor - IT - Hybrid

The Cigna Group; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental benefits

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off (18 days)

Job summary

The Cigna Group is seeking a Senior Advisor within the Category Management and Strategic Sourcing (CMSS) organization to lead sourcing initiatives for Information Security, Telecom, and Contact Center Technologies. You will drive strategy, negotiations, and supplier relationships to secure favorable terms and reduce risk.

Responsibilities include managing complex sourcing projects, developing RFPs, and coordinating cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Business, Supply Chain, Medical Management, or related field.
• Knowledge of healthcare insurers and the healthcare supply chain is preferred.
• Experience drafting and reviewing contracts, including Master Services Agreements and Statements of Work.
• At least five years of progressive sourcing experience in a large, global organization.
• Strong project management, communication, facilitation, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing initiatives from small to large scope within Information Security and Telecom categories.
• Manage day-to-day sourcing and contracting activities with SMEs as needed.
• Develop negotiation strategies and conduct financial analyses to benchmark costs.
• Prepare for and lead supplier negotiations with stakeholders and Supply Chain leadership.
• Communicate project progress and track sourcing initiative progress in the contracting system.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to develop RFPs and supplier evaluations.
• Identify opportunities to improve sourcing processes with significant financial impact.
• Ensure supplier contracts support performance measurement and reporting.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Ariba

iCertis

Job description

Overview

Join the Information Security, Telecom, and Contact Center Technologies team as a Senior Advisor within the Category Management and Strategic Sourcing (CMSS) organization. The team negotiates agreements with an emphasis on risk mitigation, business and legal terms, and competitive pricing. In this role, you will lead assigned sourcing activities across related categories within the Information Security and Technology organizations. You will manage sourcing projects of varying size and complexity and support major strategic initiatives. Responsibilities include developing sourcing strategies, analyzing markets, managing competitive events, negotiating agreements, maintaining supplier relationships, and recommending suppliers that best meet business objectives. The successful candidate will translate evolving requirements into sourcing strategies aligned with enterprise goals, engage stakeholders at multiple management levels, and lead supplier negotiations to secure competitive pricing, reduce risk, improve delivery, and obtain favorable terms for Cigna. Strong business and legal knowledge of Information Security, Telecom, and Contact Center hardware and software is expected, along with solid financial acumen.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution and implementation of sourcing initiatives ranging from small to large.
• Manage day-to-day sourcing and contracting activities, engaging subject-matter experts as needed.
• Develop negotiation strategies and conduct or oversee detailed financial analyses to benchmark market-leading costs for products and services.
• Prepare for and lead negotiations in collaboration with business stakeholders and Supply Chain Management leadership, as appropriate.
• Clearly communicate negotiation strategies and sourcing project progress.
• Track and report sourcing initiative progress in the contracting system.
• Partner with business stakeholders to develop RFPs and other supplier selection and evaluation tools.
• Identify opportunities to improve sourcing and procurement processes with the potential for significant financial impact.
• Ensure supplier contracts support performance measurement and reporting.
• Analyze industries, supply markets, and sourcing best practices to design supplier relationship models that meet enterprise needs, control costs, and maximize value.
• Develop timelines and coordinate cross-functional teams to implement sourcing strategies and initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred, ideally in Business, Supply Chain, Medical Management, or a related field.
• Knowledge of healthcare, the role of health insurers, and the healthcare supply chain is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience drafting and reviewing contracts, including Master Services Agreements and Statements of Work.
• At least five years of progressive sourcing experience in a large, global organization.
• Self-motivated, with a strong appreciation for effective processes and systems.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and leadership skills, with a proven ability to lead, influence, and motivate others.
• Experience working in cross-functional teams and building effective relationships across internal departments.
• Strong time-management and organizational skills, with close attention to detail.
• Ability to perform procurement-related financial analyses.
• Structured problem-solving and decision-making skills.Ability to lead a diverse negotiation team.
• Ability to apply fact-based negotiation principles and tactics and present findings to key executives and decision-makers.
• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced, changing environment that may involve ambiguity.
• Understanding of industry cost structures, cost drivers, and their implications for strategic positioning.
• Commitment to the enterprise vision, values, and goals.
• Experience with eSourcing applications such as Ariba and iCertis.

If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.

For this position, we anticipate offering an annual salary of 109,800 - 183,000 USD / yearly, depending on relevant factors, including experience and geographic location.

This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan.

At The Cigna Group, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, with a focus on supporting your whole health. Starting on day one of your employment, you’ll be offered several health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs. We also offer 401(k), company-paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year, paid holidays, and leaves of absence. For more details on our employee benefits programs, click here.

About The Cigna Group

Doing something meaningful starts with a simple decision, a commitment to changing lives. At The Cigna Group, we’re dedicated to improving the health and vitality of those we serve. Through our divisions Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth Health Services, we are committed to enhancing the lives of our clients, customers and patients. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.

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The Cigna Group has a tobacco-free policy and reserves the right not to hire tobacco/nicotine users in states where that is legally permissible. Candidates in such states who use tobacco/nicotine will not be considered for employment unless they enter a qualifying smoking cessation program prior to the start of their employment. These states include: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, and Washington State.

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