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Cigna Healthcare · 3 days ago

Category Management Strategic Sourcing Sr Manager

Bloomfield, CT

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Cigna Healthcare is dedicated to improving the health and vitality of those they serve. The Category Management & Strategic Sourcing Senior Manager is responsible for end-to-end sourcing and contracting of business process outsourcing products and services, leading a team to drive sourcing strategies and manage supplier relationships.

Hospital & Health Care

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Develop annual category plans that include supplier market trends, spend analysis, and strategic business objectives

Proactively identify, develop, and execute supplier enabled projects that drive cost savings, risk reduction and quality improvement

Lead, manage, and coach a team of professionals

Execute Master Service Agreements, Statements of Work, and Change Orders that optimize benefits and minimize risks to Cigna

Work in conjunction with the Third Party (Supplier) Management team to create and manage mutually beneficial long term supplier partnerships, while consolidating the existing supplier base

Support scheduled and ad-hoc reporting on supplier and category performance

Support continuous improvement of the sourcing and procurement process

Maintain and promote sound relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders

Serve as a valued advisor to business buyers of consulting and professional services

Qualification

Project ManagementNegotiationSupply Chain KnowledgePeople ManagementProblem SolvingDynamic Environment AdaptabilityCommunication SkillsCross-functional Collaboration

Required

BA / BS in Business, Supply Chain, or related field; or relevant work experience

Eight plus years of progressive experience within a large, global organization

Excellent project management, negotiation, and communication skills

Structured problem solving and decision making skills

Ability to apply fact-based negotiation principles and tactics

Fundamental understanding of corporate and administrative supply chains

Ability to work well in a dynamic and rapidly changing environment

Preferred

Previous people management experience is preferred

Cross-functional business team environment experience preferred with an ability to foster working relationships with the team and across internal departments

Company

Cigna Healthcare

We are a health benefits provider that advocates for better health through every stage of life.

Founded in 1982

Bloomfield, CT, US

10001+ employees

http://www.cigna.com

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