Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona

Procurement

• Develop and maintain best practice Procurement to Pay (P2P) processes that maximize the value for the business, the experience for internal customers and the partnership with an inclusive supplier base.
• Manage and maintain supplier/vendor categories, support business case development for ongoing business needs and projects, and ensure strategic sourcing initiatives are embraced.
• Ownership of assigned 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.
• 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 ongoing 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.
• Ensure compliance with all policy and procedures to ensure efficient and compliant operations.

Senior Category Manager – Professional Services