Blue Cross Blue Shield Association

Procurement

• Developing, managing, implementing, and leading strategic sourcing opportunities to improve the organization's overall financial position
• Contributes to the execution of procurement and sourcing strategies through negotiating complex contractual agreements, category management, key stakeholder management, supplier management, and managing cross-functional projects
• Leverages market intelligence and industry knowledge to lead major initiatives and RFx processes
• Works closely with stakeholders to identify critical business requirements and manage the status of sourcing activities
• Provides insights on mitigating risk, forecasting demand, and optimizing value within the sourcing process
• Responsible for creating and managing diverse strategic supplier partnerships that drive enterprise value with innovation, best cost, and competitive advantages
• Engages with stakeholders to optimize supplier selection and drive cost reduction initiatives
• Leads major projects including RFx development, bid process oversight, negotiations, and contract execution
• Collaborates with business stakeholders to implement sourcing strategies and enhance contract performance
• Plans and communicates project status to maintain stakeholder relationships and identify strategic opportunities
• Develops comprehensive category strategies and stays informed about industry trends and emerging technologies

Sourcing Lead Consultant

Events

• Serve as the primary contact for assigned programs, handling planning, documentation, vendor management, daily operations, and internal coordination.
• Utilize Cvent for RFPs, lead team meetings, manage registration and technology, create marketing content, oversee speaker management, and handle onsite logistics.
• Complete program close-out tasks, integrate sponsorships, maintain databases, and coordinate with internal partners.
• Research relevant industry information to present findings and make recommendations for BCBSA in meeting procedures that incorporate changing best practices and the current environment
• Ensure that conference and event planning follows practices and protocols identified and described by the BCBSA corporate DEI initiatives

Sourcing Lead Consultant

Senior Event Consultant