The Cigna Group is seeking a Third Party Management Director to oversee teams responsible for software and technology sourcing, focusing on cost reduction and risk minimization. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in sourcing, vendor management, and negotiation, along with experience in relevant technologies
Job Summary
Accountable for teams of software and technology sourcing associates, and managing vendor issues as they arise within the assigned categories.
Lead the end-to-end sourcing process from requirements to contract execution, analyzing business requirements, and developing and executing sourcing strategy and category plans for assigned business categories in conjunction with stakeholders.
Supervise a team of Category Management professionals (currently 10 FTEs).
Matching Summary
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The Cigna Group is seeking a Third Party Management Director to oversee teams responsible for software and technology sourcing, focusing on cost reduction and risk minimization. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in sourcing, vendor management, and negotiation, along with experience in relevant technologies.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Manage vendor issues
Minimize risks through software agreements
Lead end-to-end sourcing process
Identify and implement process improvements
Drive cost savings through negotiations
Manage complex vendor management issues
Nice-to-have
Proactive management of industry best practices
Provide insight to executive management
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree and 5 years of sourcing or third party management experience
Experience with iCertis CLM
Experience with Ariba S2C and P2P
Experience with ProcessUnity
Experience with SOW, MSA, BAA
Demonstrated expertise with NDA negotiations
Demonstrated expertise with Market Research
Demonstrated expertise with Category Plan Creation
Demonstrated expertise with Executive Communication
Demonstrated expertise with People Management and development