Category Management & Strategic Sourcing Senior Manager - Business Software Technology - Hybrid

• Develop and execute category strategies that align with business objectives, market dynamics, supplier capabilities, and enterprise priorities. Lead end-to-end sourcing initiatives, including market analysis, supplier assessments, RFPs, commercial negotiations, contracting, and supplier selection. Identify and execute opportunities that deliver measurable value through cost optimization, risk reduction, innovation, and operational efficiency. Maintain deep knowledge of technology markets, supplier landscapes, licensing models, and emerging industry trends. Negotiate complex software, SaaS, cloud, and technology services agreements to optimize commercial outcomes and minimize risk in collaboration with internal matrix partners.

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• Establish clear objectives, performance expectations, and development plans that support organizational goals. Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning. Provide leadership and escalation support for complex sourcing, supplier, and stakeholder challenges. Act as a change leader, helping the team adapt to evolving business priorities, technologies, and market conditions.

• BA / BS in Business, Supply Chain or related field; and/or relevant work experience.
• 8+ years of progressive experience within a large, global organization.
• Previous management experience is preferred
• Excellent project management skills.
• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong communication, facilitation and leadership skills with a proven ability to lead, influence and motivate others.
• Strong time management skills; highly organized and detailed oriented.
• Structured problem solving and decision making skills.
• Understands strategic and sourcing implications of key industry trends and developments.
• Ability to apply fact - based negotiation principles and tactics.
• Strong analytical, cross-functional communication skills, teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Fundamental understanding of corporate and / or administrative supply chains.
• Ability to work well in a dynamic and rapidly changing environment, with periods of ambiguity.
• Articulates potential solution(s) effectively to key executives.
• Cross - functional business team environment experience preferred with an ability to foster working relationships with the team and across internal departments.

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.

For this position, we anticipate offering an annual salary of 126,500 - 210,800 USD / yearly, depending on relevant factors, including experience and geographic location.

This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan.

At The Cigna Group, you'll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, with a focus on supporting your whole health. Starting on day one of your employment, you'll be offered several health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs. We also offer 401(k), company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year, paid holidays, and leaves of absence. For more details on our employee benefits programs, click here .

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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