Strategic Sourcing Senior Advisor for IT Services

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

Benefits offered by this job

Total rewards package

In-office three days a week

Job summary

Health Care Service Corporation is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Senior Advisor to lead category strategies for Professional Services, notably IT Consulting, Managed Services, and IT Outsourcing. You will act as a trusted advisor to business and technology leaders, driving value creation and risk management while guiding complex negotiations and supplier relationships.

The role requires strong business acumen, financial analysis and executive presence to influence outcomes and deliver measurable

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years progressive procurement experience.
• Proficient with 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategies for Professional Services, focusing on IT Consulting, IT Managed Services, IT Outsourcing and related tech-enabled services.
• Lead complex sourcing initiatives, commercial negotiations, category management activities, and supplier relationship strategies for enterprise spend.
• Advise business and technology leaders to balance cost, quality, supplier performance, innovation and risk.
• Deliver measurable savings, optimize supplier performance, and support enterprise strategic objectives.

Skills

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Executive presence

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Presentation skills

Critical thinking

Analytical skills

Conflict resolution

Thought leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

MBA or Masters Degree

Tools

MS Excel

Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Health Care Service Corporation is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Senior Advisor to lead category strategies for Professional Services, notably IT Consulting, Managed Services, and IT Outsourcing. You will act as a trusted advisor to business and technology leaders, driving value creation and risk management while guiding complex negotiations and supplier relationships.

The role requires strong business acumen, financial analysis and executive presence to influence outcomes and deliver measurable