Procurement/Strategic Sourcing Specialist - Bloomfield, United States - The Cigna Group

The Cigna Group Bloomfield, United States

3 weeks ago

OTHER

Description

The job profile for this position is Category Management Advisor, which is a Band 4 Senior Contributor Career Track Role.

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As a member of the Enterprise Operations team within the Category Management and Strategic Sourcing (CMSS) organization, this Category Management Advisor role 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 Cigna. More specifically, this role will function in the US Government space in negotiations for services like, obtaining medical records, Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS) measures, Risk Management and services that impact Cigna's overall STARs ratings.

The individual will lead and support negotiations with suppliers to secure competitive prices, improve delivery, and achieve favorable terms to Cigna. 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 Cigna.

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 Cigna business units
Research potential suppliers and recommend alternatives
Review and draft contracts with suppliers to optimize benefits and minimize risks to Cigna
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

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

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.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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