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The Cigna Group · 3 weeks ago

Category Management Advisor- Professional Services

St Louis, MO

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

The Cigna Group is dedicated to improving health and vitality, and they are seeking a Category Management Advisor to procure consulting and professional services for their Information Technology organization. The role involves managing competitive sourcing processes and guiding stakeholders in selecting the most suitable suppliers and solutions to meet business objectives.

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Responsibilities

Draft, redline, and negotiate master service agreements (MSAs) and statements of work (SOWs) with robust information protection provisions

Negotiate and execute MSAs with technology service providers, ensuring compliance with Cigna’s contractual standards to minimize corporate risk

Establish and maintain supplier performance measurement and reporting mechanisms

Analyze business requirements, supplier relationships, and processes to enhance performance and deliver greater value

Recommend sourcing strategies, process improvements, and supplier relationship models for enterprise-wide adoption

Evaluate supplier market rates and historical cost trends to negotiate consulting rate cards and role definitions

Develop timelines and coordinate cross-functional teams to implement sourcing strategies and initiatives

Oversee day-to-day execution of sourcing and contracting processes, leveraging subject matter experts as needed

Collaborate with business stakeholders to develop RFPs and supplier evaluation tools

Formulate negotiation strategies, including detailed financial analyses to benchmark costs against market standards

Lead negotiations in partnership with business teams and Supply Chain Management leadership

Monitor and report progress against sourcing objectives and performance metrics

Qualification

SAP AribaContract negotiationFinancial analysisOracle financial systemsMarket analysisCommunication skillsLeadership skillsOrganizational skillsProblem-solvingTime management

Required

Bachelor's degree strongly preferred, ideally in Business, Supply Chain, Information Technology, or a related field

Proficiency with SAP Ariba (or similar source-to-pay and contracting platforms) and Oracle financial systems; experience with Icertis or other contract lifecycle tools is a plus

Exceptional communication, facilitation, and leadership skills with the ability to influence and motivate cross-functional teams

Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail

Advanced analytical skills and financial acumen

Proven ability to solve complex problems and make sound decisions in dynamic, fast-paced environments

Skilled in articulating solutions to senior executives and driving alignment on strategic initiatives

Demonstrated ability to apply fact-based negotiation principles and perform total cost analyses to support ROI decisions

Expertise in market and industry analysis, including cost structures and strategic implications of industry trends

Commitment to enterprise vision, values, and goals