Encore Procurement Senior Director
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Encore Procurement Senior Director
The Cigna Group
Role Description This position is part of The Cigna Group’s Encore Program, designed exclusively for eligible retirees. The Encore Procurement Senior Director serves as a senior advisor providing strategic procurement leadership and execution support for high-priority initiatives. This role focuses on workforce transformation and operational optimization, leveraging deep enterprise experience to deliver measurable business value. The position operates within a defined, part-time structure with clearly scoped deliverables aligned to business priorities. Responsibilities - Strategic Procurement Advisory - Serve as a senior advisor to stakeholders on how to apply procurement strategy to talent acquisition and development. - Support development and execution of strategies aligned to enterprise priorities. - Workforce & Talent Initiatives - Apply procurement discipline to recruiting and workforce solutions, including alternative talent models. - Support initiatives related to AI-enabled recruiting and workforce transformation. - Partner cross-functionally with HR, Talent Acquisition, and business leaders to improve cost, speed, and quality of talent sourcing. - Supplier & Contract Strategy - Advise on supplier consolidation, negotiation strategies, and contract optimization. - Identify and execute opportunities for cost reduction and demand management. - Support structuring and evaluation of complex supplier agreements and renewals. - Cross-Functional Collaboration - Partner with Procurement, Finance, HR, IT, and Operations to align talent acquisition strategies with business objectives. - Provide analysis, insights, and recommendations to support decision-making. - Develop executive-level materials including presentations, business cases, and strategy briefs. Qualifications - Required Experience - 15+ years of experience in procurement and talent development. - Demonstrated expertise in: - Fostering and maintaining relationships with Universities. - Contract negotiation. - Cross-functional stakeholder management. - Preferred Experience - Experience supporting enterprise transformation initiatives, including workforce or digital transformation. - Prior experience within The Cigna Group or a comparable large, complex organization. Requirements - Strong ability to translate business needs into procurement strategies and measurable outcomes. - Executive-level communication and stakeholder engagement skills. - Ability to operate effectively in a matrixed, fast-paced environment. - Analytical mindset with ability to deliver data-driven insights and recommendations. Work Schedule & Scope - Part-time (typically 10–20 hours per week, based on business need). - Work planned in advance with defined scope and deliverables. - Flexible scheduling aligned to agreed-upon availability. - Scope and priorities reviewed periodically for alignment. - 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.
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