Strategic Sourcing Sr Advisor - IT Professional Services

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

Job summary

Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC) seeks a Strategic Sourcing Senior Advisor within the Procurement organization to develop and execute category strategies for Professional Services, with focus on IT Consulting, IT Managed Services, and IT Outsourcing.

You will lead complex sourcing initiatives, negotiate terms, and build supplier relationships to deliver savings and value while aligning with enterprise objectives.

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

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategies for Professional Services focusing on IT Consulting, IT Managed Services, IT Outsourcing and related technology-enabled services.
• Lead complex sourcing initiatives, negotiations and supplier relationship strategies.
• Advise business and technology leaders to balance cost, quality, risk and innovation.
• Support enterprise strategic objectives and identify cost reduction opportunities.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Executive presence

Analytical skills

Verbal & written communication

Conflict resolution

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

MBA or Master's Degree

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

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.

Job Summary As a key member of the Procurement organization, the Strategic Sourcing Senior Advisor is responsible for developing and executing category strategies for Professional Services with a primary focus on IT Consulting, IT Managed Services, IT Outsourcing, and related technology-enabled services. This role serves as a trusted advisor to business and technology leaders, driving sourcing decisions that balance cost, quality, supplier performance, innovation, and risk. This position does not support the procurement of IT hardware or software. The Senior Advisor will lead complex sourcing initiatives, commercial negotiations, category management activities, and supplier relationship strategies for critical enterprise spend categories. The role requires strong business acumen, financial analysis capabilities, executive stakeholder management, and the ability to identify opportunities for cost reduction, cost avoidance, supplier consolidation, and value creation. Success in this role will be measured by the ability to influence business outcomes, deliver measurable savings, optimize supplier performance, and support enterprise strategic objectives. As an Advisor you will gain a vast knowledge of the inner workings and operations for one of the largest healthcare plans in North America. Successful candidates should have a strong desire to learn about the healthcare industry.

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

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, Engineering or a related field
• MBA or Masters Degree
• Experience sourcing and negotiating IT Professional Services, including IT Consulting, IT Managed Services, IT Outsourcing and Staff Augmentation 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 and investment decisions
• Experience conducting supplier benchmarking, cost modeling, and total cost of ownership analyses to identify savings and value creation opportunities
• Knowledge of Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) and technology-enables service delivery models
• Knowledge of e-Procurement systems and tools; 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

Sponsorship is not available #LI-PD1 #LI-Hybrid

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.

• 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.

If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and need an accommodation or assistance in either using the Careers website or completing the application process, you can call us at 1-866-977-7378 to request reasonable accommodations. Please note that only requests for accommodations in the application process will be returned.