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Job Summary

Located in Chicago, IL this position is responsible for providing senior leadership and support to a team of resources in the Procurement and Support Services (PSS) Divisions which provides services to non-IT business areas such as Human Resources and Corporate Functions. Shared accountability for business results by identifying and implementing strategies and solutions that improve business performance. Identify implications of business actions on third parties; offer guidance and flexible solutions; solve complex problems, while working within required timelines. Act as a customer advocate effectively coordinating resources and functions to achieve deliverables and desired outcome; seek voice of the customer feedback as a driver of continuous improvement and provides customer intelligence to PSS. Support the continuing development of new services offerings in PSS to meet the changing needs of the assigned customer organization. Lead a team of resources that is responsible for the sourcing and contracting activity for the specific internal organization. Develop sourcing strategies and provide leadership in the selection of a supplier and the negotiation of business terms. Support the development new contract language and the improvement of the sourcing and contracting process. Focus on the development of resources, ensuring skills and their personal business goals align to the goals and outcomes of PSS.

Required Job Qualifications:
* Bachelor degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain or Engineering with a minimum of 5 years of relevant strategic sourcing or contracting experience for professional services in a highly complex environment OR 8 years of relevant strategic sourcing or contracting experience in a highly complex environment.
* Experience in client relationship development and management.
* Experience in presentation, project management and leadership skills.
* Experience in negotiating, advanced skills to structure beneficial contracts, and ability to evolve contracts to best-in-class and minimize risk to HCSC.
* Experience with supply chain integration.
* Experience influencing cross functional teams and business decisions at an Enterprise level.
* Critical thinking skills with high learning agility and the capability to outline a direction and drive towards the outcomes.
* Possess strong financial skills and business acumen.
* Partners with business leaders and participates with senior management in the development of project specific strategies and deliver solutions which address business challenges and which positively impact business goals.
* Possess knowledge of the customer's needs and translate that into knowledge regarding the particular supply chain and/or sourcing opportunities that may exist.

* Skilled at project management and capable to lead multiple projects any given time with proper prioritization and time management

* Interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
* PC proficiency to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Preferred Job Qualifications:
* Minimum 4 years successfully managing procurement professionals such as Sourcing Analysts and/or Advisors; proven supervisory skills, including performance management, employee development, hiring/selection, and motivation.
* Experienced with procurement of/for Professional Services; Oversees the development of sourcing strategies, industry and supplier research, bidding, total cost of ownership analysis, supplier selection and the negotiation of business terms to maximize the total value to HCSC.
* Strong collaboration; partners, coordinates and integrates with PSS resources, Legal, Tax, Risk Management, Information Security, Finance and other organizations to provide seamless service.

* Establishing and ensuring standard processes exist and are followed in the sourcing and contracting process across all teams in PSS.
* Responsible for the coordination and occasionally conducting the training required in PSS.
* Responsible for the establishment of the controls necessary to assure compliance and the detection and prevention of fraud. Responsible for MAR documentation.
* Supports mergers and acquisitions by actively participating in the development of integration strategies and implementing any new business processes and workflows.

Relocation is not provided at this time.

Sponsorship is not provided at this time.

We offer a hybrid work arrangement to include 3 days in