What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director Category Management, Legal Services position at The Hartford?
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Company Overview : The Hartford is a strong company with a powerful brand and a bright future. The Strategic Sourcing and Real Estate (SSRE) department plays a critical role in advancing The Hartford's business objectives and delivering exceptional customer experiences.
Role Overview : The Assistant Director, Category Management for Legal Service will develop and execute sourcing strategies for Corporate Law and Claims Legal. This role collaborates closely with stakeholders across the organization and reports to the VP, Category Management, Professional Services.
The position is hybrid, with an expectation to work in the Hartford, CT office three days a week (primarily Tuesday through Thursday).
Key Responsibilities :
- Act as an advisor throughout the sourcing and contracting process.
- Drive cost reductions and optimize spend by leveraging demand and supply opportunities.
- Implement best practices within the category.
- Lead sourcing events and develop supplier negotiation strategies to maximize The Hartford's buying power and minimize risk.
- Bring thought leadership and experience with relevant vendors to deliver value to stakeholders.
- Lead complex negotiations working with legal, information protection, and risk management teams to draft and execute contracts.
- Enhance sourcing model maturity based on industry best practices and The Hartford's operating model.
- Utilize procurement technology to manage the end-to-end procurement lifecycle.
- Manage new and existing contracts, driving standards and best practices.
- Evaluate and introduce new suppliers with innovative, cost-cutting, or disruptive technologies.
- Aggressively manage category performance, adhering to internal savings goals and reviewing financial models.
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Compensation
The listed annualized base pay range is primarily based on analysis of similar positions in the external market. Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to performance, proficiency and demonstration of competencies required for the role. The base pay is just one component of The Hartford's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term or annual bonuses, long-term incentives, and on-the-spot recognition. The annualized base pay range for this role is :
111,520 - $167,280
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Salary : $111,520 - $167,280
