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Solving IT | Sr. Strategic Sourcing Advisor

Solving IT
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 1/22/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/20/2025

This Contract to Hire role as a Strategic Sourcing Sr Advisor in Chicago, IL will support IT category management around the identification, development, and execution of the sourcing and procurement process. Key areas of support for PSS will include needs analysis, sourcing options, decision support, negotiation support and contract oversight. Additional focus includes cost reduction strategies and overall support and research of category strategies, supplier risk mitigation, and management. This position will be responsible for leveraging market research and performing total cost analyses to support decision making.

Pay Rate : $60 per hour

Responsibilities :

  • Lead efforts for a high-performing procurement team in a highly matrixed, fast-paced environment, responsible for providing thought leadership and oversight on complex categories of spend.
  • Perform duties associated with category management including but not limited to category definition, market intelligence, and development of supplier roadmaps and negotiation strategies.
  • Fosters partnerships with suppliers and critical business stakeholders.
  • Escalations pertaining to the facilitation of requirements, and contract drafting and negotiations.

Job Requirements :

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
  • 7 years of experience in strategic sourcing and indirect procurement
  • Expert knowledge of strategic sourcing principles
  • Effective team leadership background; strategic thinker who is energized by change and impact.
  • Outstanding interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills with extensive experience developing presentations for executive leadership and other internal groups
  • Experience with conducting wide-ranging research.
  • Critical thinking, analytical skills, and business acumen to support and enhance procurement strategy and goals.
  • Ability to function in ambiguous and / or time-sensitive situations.
  • Conflict resolution skills.
  • Consistent thought leadership
  • Extensive experience in project management and skills to participate and be effective in contract negotiations with industry suppliers.
  • Strong multitasking capabilities.
  • Self-sufficient on all projects, with minimal to no leadership direction
  • Lead and drive to desired customer outcomes
  • Problem solver who can drive change
  • Viewed as expert in field, either process or domain expertise
  • Proficient at Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
  • Preferred Job Requirements :

  • Computer Science, MBA or other advanced degree
  • CPSM certification
  • 3 years of experience in IT software sourcing
  • 3 years of direct leadership, indirect leadership, and / or cross-functional team leadership experience
  • Knowledge of health insurance industry
  • Benefits :

    Solving IT, a Woman and LGBTQ owned and operated organization is thrilled to provide a comprehensive benefit package to all our W2 employees and their families, regardless of gender. We are proud to offer five diverse health plan options as well as a PPO dental plan through Blue Cross Blue Shield, Term Life / AD&D Insurance, and a 401(k) Savings Plan. Solving IT covers a portion of the health and dental premiums for our employees.

    Salary : $60

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