Strategic IT Services Sourcing Leader (Hybrid)

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

Job summary

Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC) seeks a Strategic Sourcing Senior Advisor in Chicago to lead IT Professional Services category strategies, including IT Consulting, Managed Services, and Outsourcing. The role partners with business and technology leaders to balance cost, quality, and risk.

You will negotiate complex agreements, manage supplier performance, and drive cost reduction while aligning with enterprise objectives.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of progressive procurement experience.
• Strong MS Office proficiency with Excel modeling.
• Strategic thinker who can influence business units.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing activities including RFPs, RFIs, and market assessments.
• Partner with stakeholders to define requirements and align procurement with business objectives.
• Conduct market research, financial analysis, and TCO assessments to support decisions.
• Develop and execute supplier management and risk mitigation strategies.
• Lead complex negotiations including contracts, SOWs, and pricing terms.
• Prepare executive-level presentations and sourcing recommendations.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Executive presence

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

MBA or Masters Degree

Tools

MS Excel

Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC) seeks a Strategic Sourcing Senior Advisor in Chicago to lead IT Professional Services category strategies, including IT Consulting, Managed Services, and Outsourcing. The role partners with business and technology leaders to balance cost, quality, and risk.

You will negotiate complex agreements, manage supplier performance, and drive cost reduction while aligning with enterprise objectives.