Strategic Sourcing Procurement Sr Advisor - Professional Services - Management Consulting

Corporate Strategy Division; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

HCSC is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Senior Advisor to partner with business and technology leaders, solving complex sourcing challenges and translating priorities into actionable strategies. Primary focus on IT Consulting, IT Managed Services and related technology-enabled services, excluding IT hardware/software procurement.

The role demands 8+ years in procurement, strong executive presence, and excellent analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• 8+ years of procurement, supplier management, or category management experience.
• Proficient with MS Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Strategic and innovative thinker capable of influencing the business areas.
• Strong communication and presentation skills; executive presence.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills; business acumen.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic thought partner to business and technology leaders.
• Translate enterprise priorities into actionable sourcing strategies.
• Lead complex sourcing and supplier-related business problems for IT consulting and technology-enabled services.
• Influence stakeholders across functions and levels in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

MS Excel

Strategic thinking

Influence stakeholders

Executive presence

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

MBA or Master’s Degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

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.

As a key member of the Procurement organization, the Strategic Sourcing Senior Advisor is a strategic thought partner to business and technology 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 IT Consulting, IT Managed Services, IT Outsourcing, and related technology-enabled services. This position does not support the procurement of IT hardware or software.

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 and technology-enables service delivery models
• 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.

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Compensation: $102,000.00 - $184,300.00

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.

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