Main Duties/Responsibilities: The Third-Party Management Senior Advisor, MEA will oversee third-party risk governance and support compliance with outsourcing and third-party management regulatory requirements across Cigna Healthcare Middle East & Africa (Cigna MEA). The role will act as a key regional point of coordination between business segments, Finance, Global Procurement, Third-Party Management, and Shared Services. The role will negotiate and execute key supplier contracts, drive business value and cost savings, strengthen supplier governance, manage supplier issues, improve performance, and reduce contractual and operational risk. This is a key opportunity to establish and embed a Third-Party Management presence within the region. In this role, you will be part of the Global Procurement, Third-Party Management, and Shared Services (GPTPMS) organization, with regional dotted-line accountability to the MEA Finance organization. Responsibilities: Strategic Sourcing: Lead sourcing and contracting activities for MEA across assigned spend categories, using market insights, business priorities, spend analysis, supplier benchmarks, and strategic value levers to deliver cost savings, risk reduction, improved service outcomes, and fit-for-purpose supplier solutions. Review, draft, and negotiate supplier contracts, Service Level Agreements, Statements of Work, and related commercial documentation. Evaluate best-in-class suppliers through RFx or similar competitive processes and advise stakeholders on supplier strategy, sourcing best practices, negotiation approach, contract terms, and procurement processes. Maintain strong stakeholder and supplier relationships, disciplined project management, and clear communication throughout the sourcing lifecycle. Support continuous improvement across sourcing and procurement processes in partnership with the GPTPMS Center of Excellence. T

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