Strategic Sourcing Procurement Advisor - Corporate Functions - Human Resources & Travel

HCSC•Chicago, IL

18d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Strategic Sourcing Procurement Advisor is a key member of the Procurement organization and a strategic thought partner to business and enterprise leaders. The role solves complex sourcing and supplier-related business problems and translates enterprise priorities into actionable strategies. It combines structured problem solving, data-driven decision making, stakeholder influence, and procurement expertise to drive measurable outcomes across Corporate Functions, with a primary focus on Human Resources and Travel. The Advisor owns complex sourcing and category workstreams from problem definition through recommendation, stakeholder alignment, and execution. This includes sourcing initiatives, commercial negotiations, category management, and supplier relationship strategies for critical enterprise spend categories. The role analyzes financial, supplier, market, and operational data; develops recommendations and presentations; and advises stakeholders across functions and levels. Successful candidates should be interested in learning about the healthcare industry and applying that perspective to enterprise procurement priorities. This is a hybrid Flex role, with a minimum expectation of three days in the office and two days working from home. Compensation is based on job-related skills, education, knowledge, and experience. The position aligns with an annual incentive bonus plan, subject to its terms and conditions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
At least 5 years of progressive experience in indirect procurement, supplier management, or category management.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Strategic and innovative thinking, with the ability to influence and advise business areas.
Strong executive presence and outstanding interpersonal, verbal, written communication, and presentation skills.
Critical-thinking and analytical skills, with business acumen.
Conflict-resolution skills.
Consistent thought leadership.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field.
MBA or master’s degree.
Experience sourcing and negotiating Human Resources and Travel engagements.
Experience negotiating complex commercial agreements, including Master Services Agreements, Statements of Work, resource pricing models, and supplier rate cards.
Experience developing business cases and performing financial analysis to support sourcing strategies, supplier selection, savings plans, and investment decisions.
Experience conducting supplier benchmarking, cost modeling, and total cost of ownership analyses to identify savings and value-creation opportunities.
Knowledge of corporate functions contracts across an enterprise.
Strong critical thinking, business acumen, intellectual curiosity, and willingness to constructively challenge the status quo.
Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with the ability to translate data, facts, and logical reasoning into insights, recommendations, and decisions.
Strong executive presence and communication skills, including the ability to adjust communication style for different audiences.
Ability to influence stakeholders across functions and levels of an organization.
Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous, fast-paced environments while managing competing priorities.
Knowledge of e-Procurement systems and tools; experience using Procure-to-Pay and Contracting modules or similar procurement systems.
Advanced Excel and data-analysis capabilities, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable business recommendations.

Responsibilities

Own complex sourcing and category workstreams from problem definition through recommendation, stakeholder alignment, and execution.
Lead sourcing initiatives, including RFP, RFI, and other RFx processes; commercial negotiations; category management activities; and supplier relationship strategies for critical enterprise spend categories.
Drive complex commercial negotiations and support the development of supplier agreements, including Master Services Agreements, Statements of Work, amendments, resource pricing models, and supplier rate cards.
Analyze financial, supplier, market, and operational data to identify trends and quantify opportunities supporting sourcing strategies, supplier selection, savings plans, and investment decisions.
Structure ambiguous business questions and identify the analyses needed to develop actionable insights and recommendations.
Develop clear recommendations and presentations that translate complex analysis into practical actions and decisions for business and technology leaders.
Serve as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, constructively challenge assumptions and existing approaches, and build alignment across functions and organizational levels.
Lead cross-functional workstreams with ownership and autonomy, collaborate across teams, and contribute to the development and coaching of colleagues.