Category Management Advisor - Corporate Services

TheCignaGroup LLC

Multiple Locations
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Strategic sourcing projects
Contract negotiation
Develop sourcing strategies
** The Cigna Group is seeking a Category Management Advisor for Corporate Services responsible for leading sourcing activities and contract negotiations across various business functions. Ideal candidates will have strategic sourcing experience, strong negotiation skills, and a background in finance or procurement. **

Job Summary

  • The Category Management Advisor will be accountable for assigned sourcing activities to negotiate contracts and conduct competitive events for the purchase of services to support the Corporate Services activity across the enterprise.
  • Lead medium and large sized strategic sourcing projects and cross-functional project teams, negotiating contract terms and determining contract structure.
  • Build strong partnerships with The Cigna Group business partners and ensure sourcing processes and policies are consistently followed.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** The Cigna Group is seeking a Category Management Advisor for Corporate Services responsible for leading sourcing activities and contract negotiations across various business functions. Ideal candidates will have strategic sourcing experience, strong negotiation skills, and a background in finance or procurement. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Strategic sourcing projects
  • Contract negotiation
  • Develop sourcing strategies
  • Cross-functional project teams
  • Supplier relationship management

Nice-to-have

  • Industry expertise
  • Market analyses
  • Business partner collaboration
  • Cost optimization
  • Value maximization

Key Requirements

  • 3 plus years Strategic Sourcing project experience
  • BA/BS in Business, Finance, Supply Chain Management, Procurement/Sourcing, Project Management, or related field
  • Experience using Procurement software (Ariba & Icertis), preferred
  • Strong negotiation and listening skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent project management skills

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