Strategic Sourcing Procurement Sr Advisor - Professional Services - Management Consulting

HCSC; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

HCSC, a leading health plan, seeks a Strategic Sourcing Senior Advisor to partner with business leaders on complex procurement initiatives. You will manage sourcing workstreams and negotiate MSAs/SOWs across key enterprise categories.

You will analyze supplier and market data to identify savings, craft actionable recommendations, and influence stakeholders to drive measurable business results in a hybrid Chicago environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• 8+ years of progressive procurement/ category management experience.
• Strong MS Office proficiency (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Strategic thinker who can influence executives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Analytical mindset with business acumen.

Responsibilities

• Own complex sourcing workstreams from problem definition to execution.
• Lead negotiations and develop supplier agreements including MSAs and SOWs.
• Analyze financial and market data to identify savings opportunities.
• Develop clear recommendations and translate analyses into actions.
• Act as trusted advisor and align stakeholders across the organization.
• Lead cross-functional workstreams and coach colleagues.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Strategic thinking

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder influence

Communication skills

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Flex

IL - Chicago

Full time

R0056034

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Job Summary

As a key member of the Procurement organization, the Strategic Sourcing Senior Advisor is a strategic thought partner to business and enterprise leaders, responsible for solving complex sourcing and supplier-related business problems and translating enterprise priorities into actionable strategies. The role combines structured problem solving, data-driven decision making, and stakeholder influence, and procurement expertise to drive measurable business outcomes across Professional Services, with a primary focus on Non-IT Management Consulting firms performing business advisory, Lobbyist, Project Management Firms, other labor areas (non-contingent labor).

What you’ll do:

• Own complex sourcing and category workstreams from problem definition through recommendation, stakeholder alignment, and execution, including sourcing initiatives (RFP, RFI, RFx), commercial negotiations, category management activities, and supplier relationship strategies for critical enterprise spend categories

• Drive complex commercial negotiations and support the development of effective supplier agreements, including Master Services Agreements (MSAs), Statements of Work (SOWs), Amendments, resource pricing models, and supplier rate cards

• Analyze financial, supplier, market, and operational data to identify trends, quantify opportunities, and support sourcing strategies, supplier selection, savings plans, and investment decisions

• Structure ambiguous business questions and identify the analyses required to drive to actionable insights and recommendations Develop clear recommendations and presentations, translating complex analysis into practical actions and decisions for business and enterprise leaders

• Serve as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, constructively challenging assumptions and existing approaches while building alignment across functions and levels of the organization

• Lead cross-functional workstreams with a high degree of ownership and autonomy, while collaborating effectively across teams and contributing to the development and coaching of colleagues

As an Advisor, you will gain a vast knowledge of the inner workings and operations of one of the largest healthcare plans in North America. Successful candidates should have a strong desire to learn about the healthcare industry and apply that perspective to enterprise procurement priorities.

Required Job 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

Preferred Job Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, Engineer, or a related field

• MBA or Master's Degree

• Experience sourcing and negotiating Management Consulting engagements

• Experience negotiating complex commercial agreements, including Master Services Agreements (MSAs), Statements of Work (SOWs), resource pricing models, and supplier rate cards

• Experience developing business cases and performing financial analysis to support sourcing strategies, supplier selection, savings plans, and investment decisions

• Experience conducting supplier benchmarking, cost modeling, and total cost of ownership analyses to identify savings and value creation opportunities

• Knowledge of Outsourcing services working with Management Consultant

• Strong critical thinking, business acumen, intellectual curiosity and willingness to constructively challenge the status quo

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with the ability to translate data, facts and logical reasoning into insights, recommendations and decisions

• Strong executive presence with outstanding interpersonal, verbal, written communication and presentation skills, including the ability to adjust communication style for different audiences

• Ability to influence stakeholders across functions and levels of an organization

• Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous and fast-paced environments while managing competing priorities

• Knowledge of e-Procurement systems and tool; experience utilizing Procure-to Pay and Contracting modules or similar procurement systems

• Advanced Excel and data analysis capabilities, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable business recommendations

This is a Flex (Hybrid) role: 3 days in office; 2 days work from home.

Pay Transparency Statement:

At Health Care Service Corporation, you will be part of an organization committed to offering meaningful benefits to our employees to support their life outside of work. From health and wellness benefits, 401(k) savings plan, pension plan, paid time off, paid parental leave, disability insurance, supplemental life insurance, employee assistance program, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, plus other incentives, we offer a robust total rewards package for employees. Learn more about our benefit offerings by visiting https://careers.hcsc.com/totalrewards .

The compensation offered will vary depending on your job-related skills, education, knowledge, and experience. This role aligns with an annual incentive bonus plan subject to the terms and the conditions of the plan.

Flex employees are expected to be in the office a minimum of three days a week. Management will have discretion to modify an employee's weekly schedule for exigent circumstances.

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.

Base Pay Range

$102,000.00 - $184,300.00

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

For more than 80 years, HCSC has been dedicated to expanding access to high-quality, cost-effective health care and equipping our members with information and tools to make the best health care decisions for themselves and their families. As an industry leader, HCSC also has been helping to make the health care system work better for all Americans. To remain a leader, we offer compelling careers that encourage resourcefulness, strategic thought and empower you to make a difference in the lives of our members and their communities.

Today, with the industry at an important crossroad, HCSC is reimagining health care and looking for original thinkers who aren’t afraid to make innovative contributions. We are an Equal Opportunity Employment employer dedicated to workforce diversity and a drug-free and smoke-free workplace. Learn more about HCSC, our commitment to our members and the opportunity you’ll have to improve health care delivery in an open, collaborative environment.

HCSC is committed to diversity in the workplace and to providing equal opportunity to employees and applicants.

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