Strategic Sourcing Advisor - Professional Services (Consulting and Managed Services) Job Listing at HCSC in Chicago, IL (Job ID R0042625)

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 Procurement professional reporting into the Procurement Dept., will participate in category management around the identification, development, and execution of the sourcing and procurement process for Professional Services (Consulting and Managed Services for IT stakeholders/customer). Key areas of focus will include needs analysis, sourcing options, decision support, negotiation support, and contract oversight. Additional focus includes cost reduction strategies, category strategies, supplier risk mitigation, and management. Business relationship development and management will be critical to the role to better align business objectives and procurement outcomes. This position will assist in in leveraging market research and performing total cost analyses to support decision making. This position will work on a high-performing procurement team in a highly matrixed, fast-paced environment, responsible for providing thought leadership and oversight on complex categories of spend. This position will perform duties associated with category management including category definition, market intelligence, and development of supplier roadmaps and negotiation strategies. Fosters partnerships with suppliers and critical business stakeholders. This position will also be responsible for escalations pertaining to the facilitation of requirements, and contract drafting and negotiations.

Required Job Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years progressive experience in indirect procurement, strategic sourcing, category management.
• Proficient at MS Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Strategic and innovative thinker able to influence and advise the stakeholder / 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, or Supply Chain
• MBA or Masters Degree.
• Category Experience: IT Professional Services (IT Consulting & IT Managed Svcs)
• Knowledge of BPO, Business Process Outsourcing.
• Knowledge of e-Procurement systems and tools; experience utilizing Procure-to-Pay and Contracting modules or similar procurement systems.

Sponsorship is not provided a this time. Relocation is not provided at this time. Hybrids role requires 3 days per week in the office. #LI-EO1 #LI-HYBRID

Compensation: $82,700.00 - $149,300.00

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.

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