BCBSAZ
Procurement - Category Lead - HYBRID
AZ Blue Phoenix, AZ 85021 · Full-time
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 8 days ago
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About the role
- Our positions are classified as hybrid, onsite or remote.
- This position is hybrid within the state of AZ only.
- This hybrid work opportunity requires residency, and work to be performed, within the State of Arizona.
Responsibilities
- Partner with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and align procurement strategies.
- Strategic engagement with supplier communities to develop and implement initiatives that enable profitable growth.
- Develop category and market expertise that allows the organization to effectively compete in target market segments; this includes market trends and competitive analysis, as inputs to the development of our assortment strategy.
- Leverage market intelligence to validate and benchmark costs and competitive pricing.
- Develop product pricing/costing models that demonstrate value, impact, and opportunity.
- Lead RFx processes, contract negotiations and supplier selection, ensuring cost effectiveness & value add.
- Manage on-going supplier relationships and execute supplier performance management initiatives in accordance with standards and guidelines and in collaboration with business partners.
- Manage multiple projects and initiatives within assigned categories with the ability to meet defined timelines and provide proactive status communication to business partners.
- Provide support to ensure efficient Procure 2 Pay processes including requisition, purchase order, through payment.
- Develop and maintain strong professional relationships with key vendors and other outside partners.
Requirements
- 2 years of experience in procurement lifecycle, including requirement gathering, contracting, and post-purchase vendor management (level 1)
- 4 years of experience in procurement lifecycle, including requirement gathering, contracting, and post-purchase vendor management (level 2)
- 4 years of experience of procurement operation functions including transaction management, sourcing, and pricing analytics (level 2)
- Required Work Experience
- Required Licenses
- Required Certifications
- Required Education
- High-School Diploma or GED in field of study
Nice to have
- 2 years of experience in procurement lifecycle, including requirement gathering, RFx, negotiation, contracting, and post-purchase vendor management (level 1)
- 2 years of experience of the procurement operation functions including transaction management, sourcing, and pricing analytics (level 1)
- 4 years of experience in procurement lifecycle, including requirement gathering, RFx, negotiation, contracting, and post-purchase vendor management (level 2)
- 4 years of experience of the procurement operation functions including transaction management, sourcing, and pricing analytics (level 2)
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, accounting, or finance.
- Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M. or C.P.S.M)
- Institute of Supply Management (I.S.M.) affiliation
- Preferred Work Experience
Benefits
- Awarded a Healthiest Employer, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona aims to fulfill its mission to inspire health and make it easy.
Company info
- At AZ Blue, we have a hybrid workforce strategy, called Workability, that offers flexibility with how and where employees work.
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