Senior Strategic Sourcing Leader

CNA; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 97,000 - 189,000; Full time

Job summary

CNA seeks a Strategic Sourcing Managing Director in Chicago/Downers Grove to lead third-party vendor solutions for Claims strategy. You will guide sourcing from planning to execution, build category plans, and influence senior leaders with data-driven insights.

The role requires a Bachelor’s and preferably a Master’s, with at least ten years of related experience. It offers hybrid work, competitive benefits, and the chance to shape procurement at a national scale.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading major strategic sourcing programs.
• Deep knowledge of vendor management and contract negotiations.
• Ability to translate business strategy into category plans.

Responsibilities

• Directs work activities and manages a team with coaching and development.
• Presents category strategy analyses to senior leadership.
• Leads cross-functional teams from planning through execution to create value.

Skills

Team leadership

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Data-driven insights

Market intelligence

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Auction tools

Job description

CNA seeks a Strategic Sourcing Managing Director in Chicago/Downers Grove to lead third-party vendor solutions for Claims strategy. You will guide sourcing from planning to execution, build category plans, and influence senior leaders with data-driven insights.

The role requires a Bachelor’s and preferably a Master’s, with at least ten years of related experience. It offers hybrid work, competitive benefits, and the chance to shape procurement at a national scale.