Procurement Associate Director

We are looking for a Contract Sourcing Procurement Associate Director to support enterprise procurement initiatives for our corporate client. This opportunity sits within the health insurance industry and focuses on strategic sourcing, contracting, and category leadership across IT software, services, and related technology spend. The person in this role will guide complex purchasing efforts, advise stakeholders on sourcing strategy, and help secure strong commercial outcomes in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

Lead strategic sourcing and contracting activities for technology-related categories, with emphasis on business process applications, virtual care solutions, care coordination platforms, financial systems, and other assigned indirect spend areas. Partner with business leaders and cross-functional teams to shape category plans, evaluate supplier options, and align procurement strategies with enterprise objectives. Manage the full sourcing lifecycle, including market analysis, bid events, supplier assessments, negotiation planning, contract development, and final agreement execution. Negotiate complex master service agreements, statements of work, and commercial terms to reduce risk and improve value for the organization. Use data, benchmarking, and financial analysis to support sourcing recommendations, identify savings opportunities, and strengthen decision-making. Oversee multiple procurement initiatives at the same time while maintaining clear communication, strong project organization, and consistent progress against deadlines. Advise internal stakeholders through ambiguous or evolving business needs by presenting practical options, assessing tradeoffs, and recommending sound sourcing approaches. Support procurement operations through the use of eSourcing, procure-to-pay, or contracting tools where applicable, and contribute to process execution across assigned projects. At least 3 years of progressive experience building category strategies and leading complex sourcing initiatives within cross-functional environments. At least 3 years of experience drafting, evaluating, and negotiating sophisticated commercial agreements, including master agreements and statements of work. Demonstrated success working in demanding, deadline-driven settings that require strong prioritization and the ability to manage several workstreams at once. Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and risk assessment skills with the ability to support recommendations through facts and analysis. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present positions clearly and gain support from stakeholders and leadership. Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams.

Preferred:

6 years of experience in IT software or hardware sourcing, including negotiation of complex technology deals and leadership of RFx events.

Preferred:

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