Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
Sr. Category Manager - Professional Services - HYBRID
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, Phoenix, Arizona, United States, 85003
Overview
Awarded a Healthiest Employer, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona aims to fulfill its mission to inspire health and make it easy. AZ Blue offers a variety of health insurance products and services to meet the diverse needs of individuals, families, and small and large businesses, as well as providing information and tools to help individuals make better health decisions. At AZ Blue, we have a hybrid workforce strategy, called Workability, that offers flexibility with how and where employees work. Our positions are classified as hybrid, onsite or remote. While the majority of our employees are hybrid, the following classifications drive our current minimum onsite requirements: Hybrid People Leaders: must reside in AZ, required to be onsite at least twice per week Hybrid Individual Contributors: must reside in AZ, unless otherwise cited within this posting, required to be onsite at least once per week Hybrid 2 (Operational Roles such as but not limited to: Customer Service, Claims Processors, and Correspondence positions): must reside in AZ, unless otherwise cited within this posting, required to be onsite at least once per month Onsite: daily onsite requirement based on the essential functions of the job Remote: not held to onsite requirements, however, leadership can request presence onsite for business reasons including but not limited to staff meetings, one-on-ones, training, and team building Please note that onsite requirements may change in the future, based on business need, and job responsibilities. Most employees should expect onsite requirements and at a minimum of once per week. 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. Purpose of the Job
The Category team will develop and maintain best practice Procurement to Pay (P2P) processes that maximize the value for the business, the experience for the internal customers and the partnership with an inclusive supplier base. Manage and maintain, based on business segment requirements, supplier/vendor categories, support business case development for on-going business needs and projects, and ensure strategic sourcing initiatives are embraced. Required Qualifications
Required Work Experience 2 years of experience in procurement lifecycle, including requirement gathering, 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, contracting, and post-purchase vendor management (level 2 & 3) 4 years of experience of the procurement operation functions including transaction management, sourcing, and pricing analytics (level 2 & 3) Required Education High-School Diploma or GED in field of study Required Licenses N/A Required Certifications N/A Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Work Experience 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 & 3) 4 years of experience of the procurement operation functions including transaction management, sourcing, and pricing analytics (level 2 & 3) Preferred Education Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, accounting, or finance. Preferred Certifications Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M. or C.P.S.M) Institute of Supply Management (ISM) affiliation Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities
Ownership of assigned product category including spend analytics, category and supplier performance management, risk identification, analysis, and mitigation. 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 to compete in target market segments, including market trends and competitive analysis for the assortment strategy. Leverage market intelligence to validate and benchmark costs and pricing. Develop product pricing/costing models that demonstrate value, impact, and opportunity. Lead RFx processes, contract negotiations and supplier selection, ensuring cost effectiveness and value add. Manage ongoing supplier relationships and supplier performance management initiatives with standards and guidelines and in collaboration with business partners. Manage multiple projects within assigned categories with ability to meet timelines and provide proactive status updates. Establish category ownership with internal and external stakeholders. Ensure compliance with all policies and procedures for efficient and compliant operations. Work with business segment leaders and procurement operations to determine enterprise sourcing strategies and tactics. Provide support to ensure efficient Procure to Pay processes including requisition, purchase order, through payment. Ensure collaboration with Legal to ensure contracts comply with directives. Develop and maintain strong professional relationships with key vendors and other outside partners. All Levels The position has an onsite expectation of 1 day per week and requires a full-time work schedule. Full-time is defined as working at least 40 hours per week, plus any additional hours as requested or as needed to meet business requirements Perform all other duties as assigned. Required Competencies Required Job Skills Ability to establish relationships to deliver effective and timely client procurement solutions Strong project management skills Negotiating with suppliers Excellent analytical, organizational, problem resolution, presentation, and verbal and written communication skills Proficient in current industry standard PC applications Ability to understand, balance and apply industry, enterprise and business demands to support value-based acquisitions Understanding of P&L impact of supplier-related decisions Ability to manipulate large amounts of data and derive conclusions and recommendations Other related skills and abilities may be required to perform this job Required Professional Competencies Maintain confidentiality and privacy Analytical knowledge to generate reports and make decisions based on data Ability to perform legal and analytical research Ability to synthesize legal and regulatory information and analyze impact on the corporation Strong writing skills and ability to translate complex information into clear language Demonstrated ability to plan and implement complex procurement projects to meet deadlines Ability to communicate complex procurement matters effectively to management Preferred Competencies Preferred Job Skills Leading supplier negotiations focusing on terms, pricing, and service levels Category management experience Preferred Professional Competencies Knowledge of a wide range of subjects pertaining to the organization’s service and operations Preferred Leadership Experience and Competencies N/A Our Commitment AZ Blue does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected group. Thank you for your interest in Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona. For more information on our company, see azblue.com. If interested in this position, please apply.
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Awarded a Healthiest Employer, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona aims to fulfill its mission to inspire health and make it easy. AZ Blue offers a variety of health insurance products and services to meet the diverse needs of individuals, families, and small and large businesses, as well as providing information and tools to help individuals make better health decisions. At AZ Blue, we have a hybrid workforce strategy, called Workability, that offers flexibility with how and where employees work. Our positions are classified as hybrid, onsite or remote. While the majority of our employees are hybrid, the following classifications drive our current minimum onsite requirements: Hybrid People Leaders: must reside in AZ, required to be onsite at least twice per week Hybrid Individual Contributors: must reside in AZ, unless otherwise cited within this posting, required to be onsite at least once per week Hybrid 2 (Operational Roles such as but not limited to: Customer Service, Claims Processors, and Correspondence positions): must reside in AZ, unless otherwise cited within this posting, required to be onsite at least once per month Onsite: daily onsite requirement based on the essential functions of the job Remote: not held to onsite requirements, however, leadership can request presence onsite for business reasons including but not limited to staff meetings, one-on-ones, training, and team building Please note that onsite requirements may change in the future, based on business need, and job responsibilities. Most employees should expect onsite requirements and at a minimum of once per week. 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. Purpose of the Job
The Category team will develop and maintain best practice Procurement to Pay (P2P) processes that maximize the value for the business, the experience for the internal customers and the partnership with an inclusive supplier base. Manage and maintain, based on business segment requirements, supplier/vendor categories, support business case development for on-going business needs and projects, and ensure strategic sourcing initiatives are embraced. Required Qualifications
Required Work Experience 2 years of experience in procurement lifecycle, including requirement gathering, 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, contracting, and post-purchase vendor management (level 2 & 3) 4 years of experience of the procurement operation functions including transaction management, sourcing, and pricing analytics (level 2 & 3) Required Education High-School Diploma or GED in field of study Required Licenses N/A Required Certifications N/A Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Work Experience 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 & 3) 4 years of experience of the procurement operation functions including transaction management, sourcing, and pricing analytics (level 2 & 3) Preferred Education Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, accounting, or finance. Preferred Certifications Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M. or C.P.S.M) Institute of Supply Management (ISM) affiliation Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities
Ownership of assigned product category including spend analytics, category and supplier performance management, risk identification, analysis, and mitigation. 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 to compete in target market segments, including market trends and competitive analysis for the assortment strategy. Leverage market intelligence to validate and benchmark costs and pricing. Develop product pricing/costing models that demonstrate value, impact, and opportunity. Lead RFx processes, contract negotiations and supplier selection, ensuring cost effectiveness and value add. Manage ongoing supplier relationships and supplier performance management initiatives with standards and guidelines and in collaboration with business partners. Manage multiple projects within assigned categories with ability to meet timelines and provide proactive status updates. Establish category ownership with internal and external stakeholders. Ensure compliance with all policies and procedures for efficient and compliant operations. Work with business segment leaders and procurement operations to determine enterprise sourcing strategies and tactics. Provide support to ensure efficient Procure to Pay processes including requisition, purchase order, through payment. Ensure collaboration with Legal to ensure contracts comply with directives. Develop and maintain strong professional relationships with key vendors and other outside partners. All Levels The position has an onsite expectation of 1 day per week and requires a full-time work schedule. Full-time is defined as working at least 40 hours per week, plus any additional hours as requested or as needed to meet business requirements Perform all other duties as assigned. Required Competencies Required Job Skills Ability to establish relationships to deliver effective and timely client procurement solutions Strong project management skills Negotiating with suppliers Excellent analytical, organizational, problem resolution, presentation, and verbal and written communication skills Proficient in current industry standard PC applications Ability to understand, balance and apply industry, enterprise and business demands to support value-based acquisitions Understanding of P&L impact of supplier-related decisions Ability to manipulate large amounts of data and derive conclusions and recommendations Other related skills and abilities may be required to perform this job Required Professional Competencies Maintain confidentiality and privacy Analytical knowledge to generate reports and make decisions based on data Ability to perform legal and analytical research Ability to synthesize legal and regulatory information and analyze impact on the corporation Strong writing skills and ability to translate complex information into clear language Demonstrated ability to plan and implement complex procurement projects to meet deadlines Ability to communicate complex procurement matters effectively to management Preferred Competencies Preferred Job Skills Leading supplier negotiations focusing on terms, pricing, and service levels Category management experience Preferred Professional Competencies Knowledge of a wide range of subjects pertaining to the organization’s service and operations Preferred Leadership Experience and Competencies N/A Our Commitment AZ Blue does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected group. Thank you for your interest in Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona. For more information on our company, see azblue.com. If interested in this position, please apply.
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