Category Management Lead Analyst - Hih - Evernorth
Cigna
Hyderabad, India
Hybrid
Supplier contract negotiation
Strategic sourcing and category management
Indirect procurement in health services
This position offers an exciting opportunity to establish a Category Management and Strategic Sourcing presence within the innovation hub aligned with Evernorth’s business strategy
Job Summary
This position offers an exciting opportunity to establish a Category Management and Strategic Sourcing presence within the innovation hub aligned with Evernorth’s business strategy.
The role involves negotiating and executing key supplier contracts to drive business value, cost savings, and risk reduction while supporting continuous process improvement.
The position is primarily based in Hyderabad, India, with a hybrid working model and requires collaboration with global teams including US-based GPTPMS leadership.
Matching Summary
This position offers an exciting opportunity to establish a Category Management and Strategic Sourcing presence within the innovation hub aligned with Evernorth’s business strategy.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
supplier contract negotiation
strategic sourcing and category management
indirect procurement in health services
project and time management skills
experience with procurement lifecycle
onshore/offshore procurement model
contract lifecycle management systems
Nice-to-have
coaching and mentoring team members
experience with HIPAA and healthcare compliance
knowledge of procure-to-pay processes
working in matrix organizations
experience with professional services categories
strong interpersonal and communication skills
Key Requirements
5+ years relevant experience
contracting experience in indirect procurement
bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
experience with Ariba or similar procurement systems
experience with iCertis or similar CLM systems
experience in health-related procurement categories