Category Management Senior Advisor

As a member of the IT Technology Services team within the Category Management and Strategic Sourcing (CMSS) organization, the Category Management Senior Advisor is accountable for sourcing on, near, and offshore supplier delivery of customer-facing and functional business processes that lower costs and increase operational benefits to The Cigna Group. Category of focus will be in the Business Technology Software category (SaaS, Cloud, on-prem).

The individual will lead negotiations with suppliers to secure competitive prices, improve delivery, and achieve favorable terms to The Cigna Group.  Understanding of business process, legal contracts, and financial acumen is desired. 

This resource must have experience in dealing with dynamic requirements that are tied to strategic level business objectives.  The individual will regularly interface with managers, directors, and senior directors to complete assigned work.  As part of strategy and contract finalization, this role also will interact with senior leaders at the vice president and above levels within The Cigna Group.

Major Objectives

• Support, execute and implement sourcing initiatives; take accountability for the results of these efforts

• Execute clearly written contracts that optimize value and mitigate risk to Cigna

• Establish the role as a valued advisor to business teams

Major Activities

• Lead the end to end sourcing process, from market analysis to RFP, through business terms and contract execution

• Analyze business requirements to formulate high level supply chain strategies and processes that are aligned with various The Cigna Group business units

• Research potential suppliers and recommend alternatives

• Review and draft contracts with suppliers to optimize benefits and minimize risks to The Cigna Group

• Identify and implement process improvements

• Lead and direct the proactive management and understanding of industry best practices and technology trends; provide insight to executive management

KEY COMPETENCIES AND ATTRIBUTES

• Bachelor degree preferred

• 10+ years relevant work experience

• Fundamental understanding of the healthcare sector and health services industry

• Project and stakeholder management

• Strong analytical, teamwork, and interpersonal skills

• Effective verbal and written communication skills

• Knowledge of procurement and outsourcing principles, theories, and processes

• Demonstrated experience in drafting and reviewing contracts that include Master Services Agreements and Statements of Work

• Experience with eSourcing applications (Ariba)

If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.

About The Cigna Group

Doing something meaningful starts with a simple decision, a commitment to changing lives. At The Cigna Group, we’re dedicated to improving the health and vitality of those we serve. Through our divisions Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth Health Services, we are committed to enhancing the lives of our clients, customers and patients. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.

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