Strategic Sourcing Procurement Sr Advisor - Professional Services - Management Consulting
HCSC · Illinois, Chicago, United States
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Job Summary
As a key member of the Procurement organization, the Strategic Sourcing Senior Advisor is a strategic thought partner to business and technology leaders, responsible for solving complex sourcing and supplier-related business problems and translating enterprise priorities into actionable strategies. The role combines structured problem solving, data-driven decision making, and stakeholder influence, and procurement expertise to drive measurable business outcomes across Professional Services, with a primary focus on IT Consulting, IT Managed Services, IT Outsourcing, and related technology-enabled services. This position does not support the procurement of IT hardware or software.
Required Job Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
- 8+ years progressive experience in procurement, supplier management, category management
- Proficient at MS Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
- Strategic and innovative thinker able to influence and advise the business areas
- Strong executive presence with outstanding interpersonal, verbal, written communication, and presentation skills
- Critical thinking, analytical skills and business acumen
- Conflict resolution skills
- Consistent thought leadership
Preferred Job Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, Engineer, or a related field
- MBA or Master's Degree
- Experience sourcing and negotiating Management Consulting engagements
- Experience negotiating complex commercial agreements, including Master Services Agreements (MSAs), Statements of Work (SOWs), resource pricing models, and supplier rate cards
- Experience developing business cases and performing financial analysis to support sourcing strategies, supplier selection, savings plans, and investment decisions
- Experience conducting supplier benchmarking, cost modeling, and total cost of ownership analyses to identify savings and value creation opportunities
- Knowledge of Outsourcing services and technology-enables service delivery models
- Strong critical thinking, business acumen, intellectual curiosity and willingness to constructively challenge the status quo
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with the ability to translate data, facts and logical reasoning into insights, recommendations and decisions
- Strong executive presence with outstanding interpersonal, verbal, written communication and presentation skills, including the ability to adjust communication style for different audiences
- Ability to influence stakeholders across functions and levels of an organization
- Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous and fast-paced environments while managing competing priorities
- Knowledge of e-Procurement systems and tool; experience utilizing Procure-to Pay and Contracting modules or similar procurement systems
- Advanced Excel and data analysis capabilities, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable business recommendations
This is a Flex (Hybrid) role: 3 days in office; 2 days work from home.
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Pay Transparency Statement:
At Health Care Service Corporation, you will be part of an organization committed to offering meaningful benefits to our employees to support their life outside of work. From health and wellness benefits, 401(k) savings plan, pension plan, paid time off, paid parental leave, disability insurance, supplemental life insurance, employee assistance program, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, plus other incentives, we offer a robust total rewards package for employees. Learn more about our benefit offerings by visiting https://careers.hcsc.com/totalrewards.
The compensation offered will vary depending on your job-related skills, education, knowledge, and experience. This role aligns with an annual incentive bonus plan subject to the terms and the conditions of the plan.
Flex employees are expected to be in the office a minimum of three days a week. Management will have discretion to modify an employee's weekly schedule for exigent circumstances.
HCSC Employment Statement:We are an Equal Opportunity Employment employer dedicated to providing a welcoming environment where the unique differences of our employees are respected and valued. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are a drug-free and smoke-free workplace. Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of drug screening in accordance with applicable law.
Base Pay Range$102,000.00 - $184,300.00
Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.