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Job Summary
Job Profile Summary
This position will support IT category management around the identification, development, and execution of the sourcing and procurement process. Key areas of support for PSS will include needs analysis, sourcing options, decision support, negotiation support and contract oversight. Additional focus includes cost reduction strategies and overall support and research of category strategies, supplier risk mitigation, and management. This position will be responsible for leveraging market research and performing total cost analyses to support decision making.
This position is expected to lead efforts for 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 but not limited to 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 of experience in strategic sourcing and indirect procurement
- Expert knowledge of strategic sourcing principles
- Effective team leadership background; strategic thinker who is energized by change and impact.
- Outstanding interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills with extensive experience developing presentations for executive leadership and other internal groups
- Experience with conducting wide-ranging research.
- Critical thinking, analytical skills, and business acumen to support and enhance procurement strategy and goals.
- Ability to function in ambiguous and/or time-sensitive situations.
- Conflict resolution skills.
- Consistent thought leadership
- Extensive experience in project management and skills to participate and be effective in contract negotiations with industry suppliers.
- Strong multitasking capabilities.
- Self-sufficient on all projects, with minimal to no leadership direction
- Lead and drive to desired customer outcomes
- Problem solver who can drive change
- Viewed as expert in field, either process or domain expertise
- Proficient at Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
- Computer Science, MBA or other advanced degree
- CPSM certification
- 3+ years of experience in IT software sourcing
- 3+ years of direct leadership, indirect leadership, and/or cross-functional team leadership experience
- Knowledge of HCSC organization.
- Knowledge of health insurance industry
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HCSC is committed to diversity in the workplace and to providing equal opportunity and affirmative action to employees and applicants. We are an Equal Opportunity Employment / Affirmative Action employer dedicated to workforce diversity and a drug-free and smoke-free workplace. Drug screening and background investigation are required, as allowed by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
