at Health Care Service Corporation in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
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.
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Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Procurement Senior Analyst to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing and optimizing procurement processes, ensuring the efficient acquisition of goods and services, and supporting our Buy Desk procurement environment. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
Buy Desk Support: Provide comprehensive support to the Buy Desk, facilitating the centralized procurement of goods and services across the organization.
Supplier Relationship Management: Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure the best terms and continuous supply of high-quality products.
Cost Optimization: Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities while maintaining product quality and supplier performance.
Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure all procurement activities comply with company policies and regulatory requirements. Mitigate risks associated with supplier selection and procurement processes.
Data Analysis and Reporting: Analyze procurement data to track performance, identify trends, and generate detailed reports for management.
Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with internal departments, including finance, operations, and legal, to align procurement strategies with organizational goals.
Required Job Qualifications:
College Degree in Business or Finance, or 2 to 7 years of relevant experience
Demonstrated thought leadership
Ability to build strategic relationship with senior-level colleagues
Experience with conducting wide-ranging research.
Analytical skills to support and enhance procurement strategy and goals.
Ability to function in ambiguous and/or time-sensitive situations.
Clear, concise, and confident interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
Knowledge and skills to participate and be effective in contract negotiations with industry suppliers.
Strong multitasking capabilities
Knowledge of strategic sourcing principles.
Experience in project management and contract negotiation.
Experience developing presentations and presenting to management and other internal groups.
Effective Negotiating skills to reduce supplier base and to negotiate beneficial contracts
Clear, concise, and confident interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
Effective, proven negotiation skills, experience rationalizing supplier base and negotiating beneficial contracts.
Knowledge of strategic sourcing best practices
PC proficiency to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Preferred Job Qualifications:
3-6 years of analytical experience in a procurement, supply chain, or financial environment.
Knowledge of HCSC organization.
Knowledge of Business Process Outsourcing
Knowledge of Insurance industry
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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.
