Associate Procurement 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 Senior Analyst, which is a Band 3 Senior Contributor Career Track Role.

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Overview

Accountable for assigned sourcing activities including but not limited to negotiating contracts and conducting competitive bids for the purchase of IT software across the enterprise. This role includes leading small and medium sized sourcing projects, supporting larger projects, negotiations, contract development, and working with other Cigna stakeholders to determine contract requirements. It is vital to the Cigna Enterprise because facilitating the appropriate sourcing process for customers seeking IT goods and services leads to higher quality outcomes and a higher value for Cigna's dollar.

Responsibilities

Support sourcing activities for Information Technology related functions (software, cloud, SaaS, other technology related services).
Proactively identify (through analysis and business unit partnerships), develop and execute on sourcing opportunities to drive cost savings, cost avoidance, risk reduction, enhanced business outcomes and improved service levels.
Review, revise, and negotiate Contracts, Service Level Agreements, orders and amendments with suppliers to optimize benefit and minimize risk to Cigna.
Drive appropriate measures into engagements to ensure quality delivery.
Maintain and promote sound relationships with suppliers, stakeholders, and the business community.
Support the delivery of a category plan that will result in improved quality as well as reduced costs.
Identify and implement process improvements.

Qualifications

BA/BS strongly preferred, ideally in Business, Supply Chain, Medical Management or related field.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent project management skills.
Strong communication, facilitation and leadership skills with a proven ability to lead, influence and motivate others.
Strong time management skills; highly organized and detail oriented.
Strong analytical, cross-functional communication skills, teamwork and interpersonal skills.
Understanding of healthcare, the role of health insurance providers and the healthcare supply chain.
Proficiency in SAP Ariba (or other procurement related tools).
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and general business software tools.
Cross - functional business team environment experience preferred with an ability to foster working relationships with the team and across internal departments.

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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