Job Information
BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina Category Management Analyst in Remote, North Carolina
Job Description
The Category Management Analyst will be responsible for providing support to the Enterprise Category Management process. This includes assisting with strategic planning, vendor evaluation and relationship management, ongoing delivery tracking, and contract management across the Category Management function. Supports Category Management effectiveness by coordinating work performed across Corporate Services and business areas and other stakeholders in the category management process.
Provide process guidance to business areas and maintain a library for BCBSNC’s sourcing governance processes, procedures and artifacts.
Assist in the identification of sourcing opportunities, with a focus on key sourcing levers (i.e., cost savings, enhancements in quality, customer service, speed to market, capacity growth).
Provide analytical support for sourcing activities by performing spend analysis, feasibility analysis, cost/benefit analysis, and process analysis.
Apply standardized and rigorous approach to financial analysis related to procurement such as financial modeling for bid analysis, cost saving methodology, lease vs. buy model, and total cost of ownership model development.
Provide data, analysis and reports for review meetings with key suppliers and senior level stakeholders and provide input on performance and future needs/strategic planning.
Deliver quantifiable information to measure the achievement of value in vendor relationships through standard reporting; measure vendor performance against contract SLAs and expectations; initiate corrective action; determine if projected cost savings are achieved as defined in the business case.
Assist in problem resolution and supplier relationship management for high profile vendor relationships.
Collaborate effectively with Corporate Compliance, Legal, Audit and Risk Management and other internal stakeholders for compliance activities to ensure regulatory conditions are met.
Hiring Requirements
Bachelor's degree or advanced degree (where required)
3+ years of experience in related field
In lieu of degree, 5+ years of experience in related field
Preferred Skills
Proficient in MS Office
Experience with vendor relationship management.
Experience with IT services related to software and hardware a plus.
Minimum 1 year experience with: RFP and sourcing services, and Contract negotiations.
Salary Range
$51,600.00 - $82,600.00
About Us
It's an exciting time to work at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC). Health care is changing, and we're leading the way. We offer more than health insurance our customers can count on. We’re committed to better health and better health care − in our communities and beyond. Our employees bring energy and creativity to the workplace, and it shows in our innovative approach to improving the health and well-being of North Carolinians.
Blue Cross NC is a fully taxed, not-for-profit company headquartered in Durham, North Carolina. We serve more than 4.3 million members, and we employ more than 5,000 people across the country who are passionate about making health care better for all.
Help us lead the charge for better health care by joining our award-winning team. Discover tremendous opportunities with us to do challenging and rewarding work. Opportunities that can lead you to a fulfilling career, work that can help others lead healthier, happier lives.
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Much more than a paycheck
The total value of working at Blue Cross NC goes far beyond your paycheck. We offer benefits and perks (https://careers.bluecrossnc.com/global/en/benefits) that help you thrive, such as competitive health benefits, bonus plans based on performance, 401(k) with employer match, paid time off (plus two well-being days), and a variety of career development and wellness programs.
