At HCSC, we consider our employees the cornerstone of our business and the foundation to our success. We enable employees to craft their career with curated development plans that set their learning path to a rewarding and fulfilling career. Come join us and be part of a purpose driven company who is invested in your future! Job Summary This position will participate in IT category management around the identification, development, and execution of the sourcing and procurement process. Key areas of focus will include needs analysis, sourcing options, decision support, negotiation support and contract oversight. Additional focus includes cost reduction strategies, category strategies, supplier risk mitigation, and management. Business relationship development and management will be critical to the role to better align business objectives and procurement outcomes. This position will assist in in leveraging market research and performing total cost analyses to support decision making. This position is expected to perform in a high-performing procurement team in a highly matrixed, fast-paced environment, responsible for providing thought leadership and oversight on complex categories of spend. This position will perform duties associated with category management including category definition, market intelligence, and development of supplier roadmaps and negotiation strategies. Fosters partnerships with suppliers and critical business stakeholders. This position will also be responsible for escalations pertaining to the facilitation of requirements, and contract drafting and negotiations. Required Job Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience. 7 years progressive experience in indirect procurement, supplier management, category management. Proficient at MS Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Strategic and innovative thinker able to influence and advise the business areas. Strong executive presence with outstanding interpersonal, verbal, written communication, and presentation skills. Critical thinking, analytical skills and business acumen. Conflict resolution skills. Consistent thought leadership. Preferred Job Qualifications: Knowledge of e-Procurement systems and tools; experience utilizing Procure-to-Pay and Contracting modules or similar procurement systems. MBA, Masters Degree. Knowledge of HCSC organization. Knowledge of Health Insurance industry. Knowledge of IT hardware category. #LI-DK1 #LI-DK #LI-Hybrid Are you being referred to one of our roles? If so, ask your connection at HCSC about our Employee Referral process! HCSC Employment Statement: HCSC is committed to diversity in the workplace and to providing equal opportunity and affirmative action to employees and applicants. We are an Equal Opportunity Employment / Affirmative Action employer dedicated to workforce diversity and a drug-free and smoke-free workplace. Drug screening and background investigation are required, as allowed by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Join our talent community and receive the latest HCSC news, content, and be first in line for new job opportunities. Join our Talent Community. For more than 80 years, HCSC has been dedicated to expanding access to high-quality, cost-effective health care and equipping our members with information and tools to make the best health care decisions for themselves and their families. As an industry leader, HCSC also has been helping to make the health care system work better for all Americans. To remain a leader, we offer compelling careers that encourage resourcefulness, strategic thought and empower you to make a difference in the lives of our members and their communities. Today, with the industry at an important crossroad, HCSC is reimagining health care and looking for original thinkers who aren’t afraid to make innovative contributions. We are an Equal Opportunity Employment / Affirmative Action employer dedicated to workforce diversity and a drug-free and smoke-free workplace. Learn more about HCSC, our commitment to our members and the opportunity you’ll have to improve health care delivery in an open, collaborative environment. HCSC is committed to diversity in the workplace and to providing equal opportunity and affirmative action to employees and applicants. If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and need an accommodation or assistance in either using the Careers website or completing the application process, you can call us at 1-866-977-7378 to request reasonable accommodations. Please note that only requests for accommodations in the application process will be returned. 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