Category Management Strategic Sourcing Sr Manager

The Cigna Group

Bloomfield, CT, United States
End-to-end sourcing and contracting
Competitive bid process management
Supplier relationship management
The Category Management & Strategic Sourcing Senior Manager is accountable for end-end sourcing and contracting of business process outsourcing (BPO) products and services across The Cigna Group

Job Summary

  • The Category Management & Strategic Sourcing Senior Manager is accountable for end-end sourcing and contracting of business process outsourcing (BPO) products and services across The Cigna Group.
  • The Senior Manager leads a team of two to three U.S.-based The Cigna Group employees, executing projects of varying sizes and complexities.
  • A successful Senior Manager must balance team management and project prioritization, with reducing supplier fees and improving service delivery.

Matching Summary

The Category Management & Strategic Sourcing Senior Manager is accountable for end-end sourcing and contracting of business process outsourcing (BPO) products and services across The Cigna Group.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • end-to-end sourcing and contracting
  • competitive bid process management
  • supplier relationship management
  • negotiated contract execution
  • team leadership and coaching
  • cost savings and risk reduction

Nice-to-have

  • valued advisor to business buyers
  • sound relationships with suppliers
  • cross-functional business team environment

Key Requirements

  • BA/BS or relevant work experience
  • Eight plus years progressive experience
  • Excellent project management skills
  • Excellent negotiation skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Structured problem solving skills
  • Fact-based negotiation principles

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