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Director Category Management, IT Services and Operations Outsourcing

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Hartford, CT
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Director, Category Management – IT Services and Operations Outsourcing

Hartford , CT (Onsite)

6 months , CTH

$80.00/hr-$85.00/hr on w2 , DOE

STANDARD HIG OPENING:

You are a driven and motivated problem solver ready to pursue meaningful work. You strive to make an impact every day — not only at work, but in your personal life and community too. If that sounds like you, then you've landed in the right place.

OVERVIEW OF DEPARTMENT:

Insurance is a strong company with a powerful brand and a bright future. The Strategic Sourcing & Real Estate (SSRE) department plays a critical role in Insurance's future by operating as a trusted business advisor with deep expertise that advances Insurance's business objectives and delivers exceptional customer experiences. We operate as advisors with our customers to positively impact business strategy, while optimizing the way we use third parties to meet enterprise and business unit objectives comprehensively.

OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE:

The Director, Category Management – IT Services and Operations Outsourcing is responsible for developing, managing, and executing the category and sourcing strategy for IT, Data, and Operations spend areas , overseeing an annual spend of over $100M .

The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with strong leadership abilities and a proven history of managing large-scale IT and Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) transformation programs. This role involves close collaboration with senior leadership, including CIOs and Operations leaders. Experience with Data and Analytics is a plus. This position reports to the AVP, Category Lead for Professional Services and Claims .

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Develop and implement comprehensive category strategies for IT Services outsourcing that align with business objectives and drive value.
  • Collaborate with the CIO, CDO, and Operations senior leaders to understand business direction and requirements. Define and execute sourcing strategies to ensure alignment with business goals and optimize cost, quality, and service delivery.
  • Partner with strategic vendors and senior leadership to identify and execute technology-led opportunities to transform Business Operations, boost efficiency, and improve customer experience.
  • Lead sourcing events and develop supplier negotiation strategies that optimize spend, leverage Insurance's buying power, focus on service quality/performance, and minimize risk exposure.
  • Conduct complex, high-visibility negotiations with major vendors, negotiate key terms, and work with various stakeholders from legal, information protection, risk management, etc., to draft and execute contracts.
  • Drive sourcing model maturity based on industry best practices and Insurance's operating model changes.
  • Manage relationships with key vendors and ensure compliance with service level agreements.
  • Conduct market analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and risks in the IT outsourcing space.
  • Monitor and report on the performance of outsourcing arrangements, ensuring continuous improvement and value delivery.
  • Utilize Procurement technology to facilitate the end-to-end Procurement Lifecycle.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree (JD, Master's degree in procurement/supply chain, business, engineering, or related field) or equivalent experience is a plus.
  • Minimum 8 years of experience in strategic sourcing, specifically in the IT and BPO Outsourcing category.
  • Proven track record in Procurement with significant experience developing and executing category strategies, reviewing, analyzing, and negotiating contracts.
  • Strong strategic and analytical skills with the ability to solve long-term and complex problems.
  • Experience in leading market analysis and intelligence gathering across relevant categories to support successful strategy development.
  • Extensive negotiation skills and best practices in contracting, including drafting and negotiating contract terms.
  • Excellent relationship management skills, including the ability to work collaboratively with senior leadership in Procurement and across multiple Businesses and Corporate Functions.
  • Exceptional ability to influence stakeholders and drive groups with divergent opinions toward effective, collaborative decisions.
  • Exceptional supplier relationship and contract/conflict management skills.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Outcome-oriented with experience driving results in an environment of change.
  • Strong packaging and presentation skills with the ability to analyze and explain pricing models and contract terms.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is a must; Coupa skills are a plus.
  • Experience in IT Delivery and project management is a plus.

Pride Global offers eligible employee's comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with vendors.

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