The Strategic Sourcing Specialist will be accountable for assigned sourcing activities to negotiate contracts and conduct competitive bids for the purchase of services to support the IT Software and Software as a Service category. This will include market analysis, RFI/RFP’s, direct supplier negotiations, and contract redlining.  This role will leverage industry knowledge, structure of related contracts, as well as Cigna Global Procurement processes in order to select the external provider that will meet the needs of Cigna, while optimizing costs.

Primary Duties:

• Lead small and medium sized sourcing projects and cross-functional project teams
• Support large projects, as required
• Negotiate contract terms and contract development
• Work with Cigna business partners to determine contract requirements and process improvement opportunities
• Keep up to date on related industries, suppliers, and sourcing best practices to define alternative supplier relationship structures and pricing models

Expected Deliverables:

• Development and negotiation of contracts – inclusive of leading redlining activity with internal and external partners
• Drive cost savings and value for internal business partners
• Effective management of business requirements
• Drive appropriate measures into engagements to ensure quality delivery

Functional Responsibilities:

• Negotiate, coordinate, and redline contracts with suppliers
• Review and revise contracts, SLAs, deliverables, Change Orders, and Statements of work to optimize value and mitigate risk to Cigna
• Provide analysis and support of business decision making to align with Cigna Corporate Initiatives
• Drive internal and external adherence to Cigna's sourcing policies and procedures
• Establish role as a valued business advisor to business partners
• Function as a valued member of the Global Procurement team

Qualifications:

• BA / BS in Business, Supply Chain Management, Procurement/Sourcing, Project Management, IT or related field
• 1-3 years Strategic Sourcing and Category Management experience
• Experience using Procurement software, preferably Ariba
• Strong negotiation and listening skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent project management skills
• Strong customer service experience in dealing with internal business partners
• Efficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Strong time management skills; highly organized and detailed oriented
• Strong analytical, teamwork, and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of procurement principles, theories and processes
• Cross-functional business team environment experience with an ability to foster working relationships across departments

This role is Flex or WFH which allows most work to be performed at home or on occasion at a Cigna office location. Employees must be fully vaccinated if they choose to come onsite.

For this position, we anticipate offering an annual salary of $56,000 - $93,400, depending on relevant factors, including experience and geographic location.

This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan.

Helping our customers achieve healthier, more secure lives is at the heart of what we do. While you take care of our customers, we’ll take care of you through a comprehensive benefits program that helps you be at your best. Starting on day one of your employment, you’ll be offered several health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and best in class well-being and behavioral health programs. We also offer 401(k) with company match, company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year and dozens of corporate discounts on essentials you use every day. For more details on our employee benefits programs, please visit the “Life at Cigna” tab on our careersite: www.cigna.com/careers

About Cigna

Cigna Corporation exists to improve lives. We are a global health service company dedicated to improving the health, well-being and peace of mind of those we serve. Together, with colleagues around the world, we aspire to transform health services, making them more affordable and accessible to millions. Through our unmatched expertise, bold action, fresh ideas and an unwavering commitment to patient-centered care, we are a force of health services innovation. When you work with us, or one of our subsidiaries, you’ll enjoy meaningful career experiences that enrich people’s lives. What difference will you make?

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.

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