Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association

Group Purchasing Senior Consultant

Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business-related field or equivalent work experience
  • Over 5 years of related business experience
  • Advanced communication and negotiation abilities
  • Proficient in market research and data analysis
  • Strong project management and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects
  • Preferred certification in supply management (CPSM)

Responsibilities

  • Lead strategic sourcing projects to secure goods and services cost-effectively
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements and specifications
  • Negotiate and finalize contracts for growth and adoption
  • Address and resolve contract-related issues on quality, delivery, and cost
  • Conduct market research and present data-driven recommendations
  • Analyze supplier responses during the request process and recommend options
  • Prepare reports and presentations to support category management and track expenditure

Benefits

  • Paid time off and 11 holidays
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Generous 401(k) matching
  • Lifestyle spending account
  • Eligibility for annual bonus incentive pay
Full Job Description
Lead and participate in strategic sourcing projects to obtain goods and services at the best value. Work with internal and external stakeholders to define requirements, conduct market research, and negotiate contracts.

  • Lead and support contract growth and adoption. Negotiate and finalize contracts.
  • Review requisitions and collaborate with stakeholders on requirements and specifications.
  • Address issues related to contract specifications, quality, delivery, or cost.
  • Conduct market research, analyze data, and make recommendations.
  • Interact professionally with stakeholders through meetings, presentations, and webinars.
  • Lead the request process, analyze supplier responses, and make recommendations.
  • Prepare reports, presentations, and promotional materials to support category work and track spending.

The posting range for this position is:

92,326.25 - 121,919.42
Qualifications:

Education
  • Required Bachelor's Degree in any of the business disciplines (e.g. Supply Chain Management, Finance, Economics, Business Administration); or equivalent work experience
Experience
  • Required 5+ Years related business experience

Knowledge Skills and Abilities
  • Advanced communication and negotiation skills.
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.
  • Proficiency in market research and data analysis.
  • Effective project management and problem-solving skills.


Certifications & Licenses
  • Preferred: Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) - ISM


  • Extra Posting Information:

    A minimum of five years related business experience

    The posted salary range is the lowest to highest salary we, in good faith, believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting.  We may ultimately pay more or less than the hiring range and this hiring range may also be modified in the future. A candidate’s position within the hiring range may be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, relevant experience, skills, seniority, performance, shift, travel requirements, and business or organizational needs. This job is also eligible for annual bonus incentive pay. 

    We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, 11 holidays, medical/dental/vision insurance, generous 401(k) matching, lifestyle spending account and many other benefits to eligible employees. 

    About Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association

    The Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) is a federation of 36 separate United States health insurance companies that provide health insurance in the United States to more than 106 million people. It was formed in 1982 from the merger of its two namesake organizations: Blue Cross was founded in 1929 and became the Blue Cross Association in 1960, while Blue Shield emerged in 1939 and the Blue Shield Association was created in 1948. The Blue Cross Blue Shield Association is headquartered in Chicago and has offices in Washington, D.C. The association provides health insurance products and services to more than 106 million Americans.
    Learn more about Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association
    Size
    1,000 employees
    Industry
    Founded
    1929

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