Category Management Lead Analyst - Hih - Evernorth
Cigna
Hyderabad, India
Hybrid
5+ years indirect procurement experience
Contract negotiation and legal terms expertise
Source to pay lifecycle knowledge
This role involves negotiating and executing key supplier contracts to drive business value and cost savings within the Evernorth innovation hub
Job Summary
This role involves negotiating and executing key supplier contracts to drive business value and cost savings within the Evernorth innovation hub.
The position requires acting as a trusted advisor to business stakeholders while managing the full sourcing and procurement lifecycle from onboarding to payment.
Candidates will work in a hybrid model based in Hyderabad, India, with expected overlap with US hours to support global procurement strategies.
Matching Summary
This role involves negotiating and executing key supplier contracts to drive business value and cost savings within the Evernorth innovation hub.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
5+ years indirect procurement experience
Contract negotiation and legal terms expertise
Source to Pay lifecycle knowledge
Supplier relationship management skills
Matrix organization collaboration
Nice-to-have
Health services category experience preferred
Ariba or iCertis system exposure
HIPAA and BAA regulatory knowledge
Mentoring and coaching capabilities
SIG, CSCP, or CPM certifications
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree in related technical/business area
5+ years relevant contracting experience
Experience with onshore/offshore procurement models