Strategic Sourcing Senior Advisor

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Strategic Sourcing Senior Advisor

The candidate coordinates the highly business critical implementation and transition processes of specific categories. Promotes continuous improvement in the procurement organization and in the other areas of the organization related to procurement. Establishes company-wide specialized product/service contracts and related procurement policy; communicates and influences stakeholders to ensure compliance with new contracts/ policies. Actively coaching and mentoring new and more junior resources on Procurement tools and processes, HCSC organization and culture, and best procurement processes. Proactively identifies, develops, and executes sourcing strategies so that HCSC will receive the most cost-effective pricing and best service. Develops strategic sourcing process by partnering with users to define specifications and requirements. Assesses requirements and creates standards by matching corporate needs to products. Provides and negotiates recommendations to internal groups and establishes standards for products. Creates and leads cross-divisional category/sourcing teams and project and communication plans that drive towards milestones and goals. Able to quickly resolve conflicts within the cross-divisional team or with suppliers. Develops, documents, and maintains category policies and procedures. Analyzes markets and assess risk, gathering intelligence on fundamental conditions and technical information that affects the commodity. Manages supplier relationships and deal processes, including the bid process, supplier negotiations, etc.. Manages the contract and award process, including the negotiation of the business terms of the contract. Coordinates routine implementation and transition processes of specific categories. Rationalizes and consolidates the supplier base, gaining economies of scale in sourcing. Communicates and interacts effectively and professionally with co-workers, management, customers, etc.. Maintains and leads web-based Contracting Process. Leads and manages the review and approval of contracts in accordance with Execution of Instruments Policy and other corporate policies. Builds relationships with internal stakeholders across various departments. College Degree in Business or Finance, or 6+ years of relevant experience is required. Should preferably have 4-8 years of experience in strategic sourcing and contract negotiation, or higher-level education (e.g. Juris Doctorate).

Additional Information

Job requisition ID: 1046294

Company info

Health Care Service Corporation
300 East Randolph Street
Chicago
Illinois
United States 60601
Website : http://www.hcsc.com/