Sr Manager Analytics Consulting - Sourcing & Vendor Strategy

Corporate Strategy Division; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 121,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

HCSC in Chicago, IL seeks a Senior Sourcing & Vendor Strategy Analytics Leader to guide a team of analytics professionals supporting Strategic Sourcing, Contracting, and Vendor Management. You will develop data-driven insights from spend, supplier, contract data to drive cost optimization and risk mitigation, while establishing data governance and standards.

Hybrid work policy and competitive compensation are offered; visa sponsorship not provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Math, Actuarial Science, Business Statistics, Accounting or Finance OR 4 years’ experience.
• 7 years’ experience interfacing with internal stakeholders and/or internal clients.
• 7 years’ experience requiring data analysis and information reporting relating to healthcare data.
• 4 years’ leadership experience, including 2 years in a management position.
• Experience with vendor contracts, key metadata, and the high‑level products and services procured by a large services organization
• Demonstrated experience applying quantitative and qualitative standards, performance measures, and statistical methodologies.
• Negotiation, decision-making, and analytical skills.
• Verbal and written communication skills, including presentation skills.
• Organizational skills and ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.
• PC proficiency to include Access, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of analytics professionals across Strategic Sourcing, Contracting, and Vendor Management.
• Develop actionable insights from spend, supplier, contract, market, and operational data.
• Create data‑driven visualizations and deliver executive‑level insights.
• Establish data ownership, governance standards, and accountability for procurement data assets.
• Partner with Procurement, Finance, Operations, and stakeholders to enable informed decision‑making and maximize vendor ROI.

Skills

Leadership

Data analysis

Stakeholder communication

Project management

Quantitative methods

Negotiation

Presentation skills

Excel/Access

Education

Bachelor's degree in Math/Actuarial Science/Business Statistics/Accounting or Finance

Tools

Access

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Python

Visual Studio Code

Power BI

Alteryx

Job description

At HCSC, our employees are the cornerstone of our business and the foundation to our success. We empower employees with curated development plans that foster growth and promote rewarding, fulfilling careers.

Join HCSC and be part of a purpose-driven company that will invest in your professional development.

This position leads a team of analytics professionals supporting Strategic Sourcing, Contracting, and Vendor Management functions. The role is responsible for developing actionable insights from spend, supplier, contract, market, and operational data to drive cost optimization, value creation, risk mitigation, operational insights and supplier performance improvements. As Sourcing & Vendor Strategy’s data steward, this leader will establish data ownership, governance standards, and accountability for procurement-related data assets, ensuring consistency, quality, accessibility, and compliance across the department. The role partners with Procurement, Finance, Operations, and business stakeholders to develop data-driven visualizations, deliver executive-level insights, advance analytics capabilities, and enable informed decision-making that maximizes vendor return on investment.

Please note: Candidates who require current or future visa sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, TN, OPT, CPT, or other employment-based sponsorship) are not eligible for consideration for this position.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Math, Actuarial Science, Business Statistics, Accounting or Finance OR 4 years’ experience.
• 7 years’ experience interfacing with internal stakeholders and/or internal clients.
• 7 years’ experience requiring data analysis and information reporting relating to healthcare data.
• 4 years’ leadership experience, including 2 years in a management position.
• Experience with vendor contracts, key metadata, and the high‑level products and services procured by a large services organization
• Demonstrated experience applying quantitative and qualitative standards, performance measures, and statistical methodologies.
• Negotiation, decision-making, and analytical skills.
• Verbal and written communication skills, including presentation skills.
• Organizational skills and ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.
• PC proficiency to include Access, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

PREFERRED JOB REQUIREMENTS

• 5 years’ experience interfacing with Procurement and/or Supply Chain professionals.
• Master’s Degree in Business Analytics or Information Management.
• Alteryx Certification (Essentials, Designer Core, or Designer Advanced).
• Ability to code in Python and Microsoft Visual Studio Code.
• Microsoft PowerBI Certification (PL-300 or DP-600).

This position is expected to adhere to HCSC's hybrid FLEX policy of 3 days in office and 2 days WFH weekly.

Compensation: $121,200.00 - $225,200.00

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location

HCSC Employment Statement:

We are an Equal Opportunity Employment employer dedicated to providing a welcoming environment where the unique differences of our employees are respected and valued. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are a drug-free and smoke-free workplace. Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of drug screening in accordance with applicable law.