Strategic Sourcing Director

Company Overview

The Enlyte Family of Businesses

Mitchell Genex Coventry

Enlyte is the parent brand of Mitchell, Genex and Coventry, an organization unlike any other in the Property & Casualty industry, bringing together three great businesses with a shared vision of using technology innovation, clinical services and network solutions to help our customers and the people they serve.

Our suite of products and services enable our employees to help people recover from challenging life events, while providing opportunities for meaningful impact and career growth.

Job Description

Perks : Full and comprehensive benefits programs starting on your first day, 24 days of paid vacation / holidays in your first year plus sick days, Employee Assistance and a Referral Program.

Key responsibilities of the role include :

Sourcing Strategy, Supplier Management, and Contract Negotiation :

• Collaborate with internal IT teams to gain a deep understanding of their technology goals, initiatives, and sourcing needs.
• Develop and execute IT sourcing strategies that align with IT objectives while optimizing IT costs and supplier relationships.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key IT suppliers, focusing on collaboration, innovation, and performance improvement in IT service delivery.
• Implement IT supplier performance metrics, drive continuous improvement, and ensure high-quality service levels.
• Lead contract negotiations with IT suppliers to secure favorable terms, pricing, and service level agreements while mitigating risks.
• Ensure that all IT contracts align with organizational goals and legal requirements.
• Manage the end-to-end contract lifecycle, including renewal, amendments, and dispute resolution.

Cross-Functional IT Collaboration :

• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including finance, operations, legal, and other stakeholders, to ensure IT sourcing needs are met and integrated into broader IT plans.
• Serve as a liaison between strategic sourcing and internal IT teams, facilitating open communication and partnership-building.

Cost Optimization, Risk Management, and Governance :

• Determine, implement, and track strategic and operational IT KPIs, including governance metrics, that align with IT objectives and focus areas.
• Define, execute, and measure an IT cost optimization plan for all IT spending categories.
• Identify and mitigate IT sourcing risks, develop and implement IT risk mitigation strategies, contingency plans, and IT supplier risk assessments.
• Manage IT governance and third-party risk management framework, proactively identifying IT risks and providing oversight and guidance.

Supplier Diversity and Sustainability :

• Support initiatives to promote IT supplier diversity and sustainability in the IT sourcing process.
• Identify opportunities to engage with diverse IT suppliers and encourage sustainability practices throughout the IT supply chain.

Principal Working Relationships

• VP, Strategic Sourcing
• SVP, Global Business Services
• Executive and Senior Level Business Unit Leadership
• Cross-Functional Stakeholders

Qualifications

Minimum Education : Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, or related field. (Master's degree preferred).

Required Skills and Experience : 10+ years in strategic sourcing, procurement, or vendor management. Strong negotiation skills and experience with IT contract management.

Ability to build and maintain effective partnerships with internal IT teams.

Deep understanding of IT sourcing best practices, market trends, and supplier landscape. Excellent communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills.

Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills.

Preferred skills and experience : Certifications such as CSCP, CPSM, or CIPS are a plus.

Benefits

We’re committed to supporting your ultimate well-being through our total compensation package offerings that support your health, wealth and self.

These offerings include Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Accounts / Flexible Spending Accounts, Life and AD&D Insurance, 401(k), Tuition Reimbursement, and an array of resources that encourage a lifetime of healthier living.

Benefits eligibility may differ depending on full-time or part-time status. Compensation depends on the applicable US geographic market.

The expected base pay for this position ranges from $118,533 - $163,000 annually and will be based on a number of additional factors, including skills, experience, and education.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.