Procurement Category Lead

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona

Category Lead at Blue Cross Blue Shield developing best practice Procurement to Pay processes. Collaborating with suppliers and internal stakeholders to maximize business value and performance.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timePhoenix • Arizona • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Procurement to Pay (P2P) processes, supplier performance management, and strategic sourcing initiatives. Proficient in spend analytics, risk identification, and market analysis to drive effective procurement strategies.

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Procurement Lifecycle ManagementSupplier Performance ManagementSpend AnalyticsStrategic SourcingCertified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M. or C.P.S.M)

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Hard Skills

Requirement GatheringContractingPost-Purchase Vendor ManagementTransaction ManagementSourcingPricing AnalyticsRFxNegotiation

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M. or C.P.S.M)

Industry Keywords

Procurement to Pay (P2P)Supplier/Vendor CategoriesSpend AnalyticsRisk IdentificationMarket TrendsCompetitive AnalysisAssortment Strategy

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.
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 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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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)
4 years of experience of procurement operation functions including transaction management, sourcing, and pricing analytics (level 2)
High-School Diploma or GED in field of study
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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Awarded a Healthiest Employer
Flexible hybrid workforce strategy