IT Services Sourcing Strategist - Senior Advisor (Hybrid)

HCSC

Chicago (IL)

Hybrid

USD 102,000 - 184,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Health Care Service Corporation in Chicago is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Senior Advisor to lead category strategies for IT Professional Services, including IT Consulting, IT Managed Services, and IT Outsourcing.

You will drive complex sourcing initiatives, negotiate agreements, manage supplier relationships, and influence executive stakeholders to balance cost, quality, and risk while delivering measurable savings.

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 thinker able to influence and advise the business areas.
Strong executive presence with outstanding interpersonal, verbal, written communication, and presentation skills.
Analytical, analytical skills and business acumen.
Conflict resolution skills.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute category strategies for Professional Services (IT) including IT Consulting, IT Managed Services, IT Outsourcing and staff augmentation.
Lead complex sourcing initiatives, commercial negotiations, and supplier relationship strategies.
Influence executive stakeholders to balance cost, quality, supplier performance, and risk.
Identify opportunities for cost reduction, cost avoidance, and value creation.
Support governance and risk management in procurement activities.