Strategic Sourcing Director, IT and Professional Services

Job description

You have a clear vision of where your career can go. And we have the leadership to help you get there. At CNA, we strive to create a culture in which people know they matter and are part of something important, ensuring the abilities of all employees are used to their fullest potential. Individual contributor responsible for identifying, designing, and implementing sourcing solutions for IT Security, HR and Professional Services sourcing categories. Responsible for partnering with business leaders on all phases of sourcing and contracting from project planning through execution. A key focus area includes category strategy development and execution, including understanding the business strategy and influence approach to supplier purchases and contractual decisions; providing procurement/contract data and guidance; acting as lead negotiator for all large and strategic contracts and commercial events; and analyzing data and providing recommendations on upcoming contract renewals based on vendor performance in conjunction with external market data. Another focus area is Supplier Relationship Management, Stakeholder Management, including engaging and influencing business leaders by deli...