Hybrid IT Sourcing Senior Advisor — Strategic

Health Care Service Corp.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC) seeks a Strategic Sourcing Senior Advisor within the Procurement organization to develop and execute category strategies for Professional Services, with focus on IT Consulting, IT Managed Services, and IT Outsourcing.

You will lead complex sourcing initiatives, negotiate terms, and build supplier relationships to deliver savings and value while aligning with enterprise objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years progressive experience in procurement, supplier management, category management.
• Proficient at MS Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Strategic and innovative thinker able to influence and advise the business areas.
• Strong executive presence with outstanding interpersonal, verbal, written communication, and presentation skills.
• Critical thinking, analytical skills and business acumen.
• Conflict resolution skills.
• Consistent thought leadership

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategies for Professional Services focusing on IT Consulting, IT Managed Services, IT Outsourcing and related technology-enabled services.
• Lead complex sourcing initiatives, negotiations and supplier relationship strategies.
• Advise business and technology leaders to balance cost, quality, risk and innovation.
• Support enterprise strategic objectives and identify cost reduction opportunities.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Executive presence

Analytical skills

Verbal & written communication

Conflict resolution

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

MBA or Master's Degree

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC) seeks a Strategic Sourcing Senior Advisor within the Procurement organization to develop and execute category strategies for Professional Services, with focus on IT Consulting, IT Managed Services, and IT Outsourcing.

You will lead complex sourcing initiatives, negotiate terms, and build supplier relationships to deliver savings and value while aligning with enterprise objectives.