Head of Strategic Sourcing & Vendor Strategy

CNA Insurance; Chicago (IL); Vor Ort; USD 97.000 - 189.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

CNA Insurance is seeking a senior procurement leader to drive strategic sourcing, contracting, and vendor management across Claims operations. You will lead a high-impact team, develop category strategies, and deliver cost savings while aligning with risk and governance standards.

The role requires ten years of experience, a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred), and strong negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills. Illinois location with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifikationen

• Senior-level leadership experience in strategic sourcing and contracting.
• Experience directing teams, coaching and development.
• Strong ability to influence stakeholders and negotiate favorable terms.
• Experience leveraging market intelligence to drive savings.

Aufgaben

• Directs work activities and manages performance, coaching, and development of a team.
• Leads cross-functional teams to define requirements and execute initiatives.
• Gathers market intelligence and benchmarks to set annual savings targets.
• Develops and drives sourcing strategies across business units and categories.
• Negotiates contracts and terms with suppliers and law function as needed.
• Partners with external providers for strategic sourcing and contract management.
• Influences business leaders to enable enterprise sourcing events.

Kenntnisse

People leadership

Strategic sourcing

Contracting

Negotiation

Market intelligence

Stakeholder management

Project management

Change management

Communication

Cost savings

Auction tools

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s preferred

Tools

Auction tools

Jobbeschreibung

CNA Insurance is seeking a senior procurement leader to drive strategic sourcing, contracting, and vendor management across Claims operations. You will lead a high-impact team, develop category strategies, and deliver cost savings while aligning with risk and governance standards.

The role requires ten years of experience, a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred), and strong negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills. Illinois location with a comprehensive benefits package.