This individual will be responsible for creating and executing on the Global Procurement & Third-Party management strategy across Cigna International. The individual will focus on setting high level strategies regarding the use of third-party relationships and to reduce the organization’s overall third-party risks and costs without compromising quality or reliability of the Cigna supply chain.  The incumbent will lead the organization's overall third-party management function and establish plans, policies, systems, and procedures that will achieve the business’ strategic objectives. This individual will identify, evaluate, and capitalize on opportunities to reduce sourcing and purchasing costs by improving the organization's buying patterns and enhancing Cigna's global supply chain.

This position will interface with all levels of management across the business units providing guidance on third party issues.  This individual must build working relationships with associates at all levels across other Cigna business units fostering support for these programs where required.  This position will manage exempt employees and will have many matrixed relationships to manage in other Cigna business units to ensure the effectiveness of the programs.  Strong change management skills and global understanding are a key element to the position.

Primary Accountability:

Leadership

Develop & build talent capabilities within the team and direct reports

Provide stretch learning opportunities for team members

Develop and lead cross-functional efforts for continuous improvement

Portfolio Strategy/Business Area Alignment

Serve as trusted advisor and single point of contact for ELT/SLT members on supplier / procurement related needs

Meet with ELT members and their teams to understand business strategies and align supplier forecasts and planning to meet business demands

Provide supplier, market, and industry insights to ELT/SLT members

Establish Portfolio Plan aligning supplier strategies to business goals

Ensure alignment with Category Management and Strategic Sourcing (CMSS) on category strategy and business needs

3rd Party Relationship & Risk Management

Lead team and manage a portfolio of supplier relationships that minimizes risk and maximizes value for NewCo

Lead cross-functional teams (3rd party risk, matrix partners, business areas) to define appropriate governance model for monitoring supplier risks

Facilitate the constructive handling or resolution of conflict both internally and externally with suppliers

Supplier Performance & Compliance Management

Lead supplier performance management with cross enterprise view

Oversee monitoring of supplier performance & compliance against agreed upon criteria and contract terms

Lead periodic performance reviews with ELT and their largest / most strategic suppliers

If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.

About The Cigna Group

Doing something meaningful starts with a simple decision, a commitment to changing lives. At The Cigna Group, we’re dedicated to improving the health and vitality of those we serve. Through our divisions Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth Health Services, we are committed to enhancing the lives of our clients, customers and patients. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.

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