Blue Cross & Blue Shield jobs in Kansas City, MO - 3 jobs

The Manager, IT Category Management, is responsible for directing all sourcing and vendor contracting activities within the assigned categories. This role supervises staff engaged in the sourcing process for high-value and complex goods, services, or projects and initiatives. The incumbent focuses on reducing organizational costs by implementing effective sourcing strategies, tools, and processes. Coordination with third-party vendors, business owners, and the legal team is essential for the preparation, analysis, and negotiation of vendor contracts. Additionally, this position supports business owners across all functional areas in technology vendor selection and ensures that vendor obligations are documented in alignment with business requirements. What You'll Do Manage staff responsible for the development and execution of sourcing strategies in one or more technology categories. Direct and train staff in conducting sourcing events, including development of project work plan, category profile, category strategy, minimum requirements and evaluation criteria, solicitation Guide staff in the development and implementation assorted bid documents and requests (i.e. RFP, RFI, RFQ); and manage status reporting and performance metrics of sourcing and category management activities. Understand, analyze and forecast complex market and industry dynamics and share subject matter expertise and industry knowledge within the established portfolio of products and services Partner with stakeholders to develop business and sourcing strategy and source products and services using proven tools, processes, and analytics to drive and achieve business results. Coordinate the evaluation and analyses of sourcing results from a total cost of ownership perspective, and provide optimization recommendations Lead cross-functional teams responsible for complex vendor negotiations, including those that require specialized subject matter expertise, nonstandard risk mitigation solutions, and coordination of multiple arrangements. Proactively establish and foster successful, positive working relationships with vendor personnel. Drive vendor engagement through formal and informal transactions. Manage contract management function and facilitate effective collaboration with Corporate Compliance, Legal, Audit and Risk Management and other internal stakeholders for compliance activities to ensure regulatory conditions are met. Develop new procedures, training, initiatives, specifications and recommendations for process or policy changes and improvements, as appropriate. What You Bring Bachelor's degree or advanced degree (where required) 8+ years of experience in related field. In lieu of degree, 10+ years of experience in related field. Bonus Points 8+ years Technology procurement experience Highly Preferred Procurement experience at a healthcare company Highly Preferred Procurement experience with key vendors including IBM, Microsoft, Salesforce, ServiceNow, Cognizant, Accenture, NTT Data and HCL Technologies Experience purchasing hardware and software through Value Added Resellers What You'll Get The opportunity to work at the cutting edge of health care delivery with a team that's deeply invested in the community. Work-life balance, flexibility, and the autonomy to do great work. Medical, dental, and vision coverage along with numerous health and wellness programs. Parental leave and support plus adoption and surrogacy assistance. Career development programs and tuition reimbursement for continued education. 401k match including an annual company contribution Salary Range At Blue Cross NC, we take great pride in a fair and equitable compensation package that reflects market-price and our starting salaries are typically planned near the middle of the range listed. Compensation decisions are driven by factors including experience and training, specialized skill sets, licensure and certifications and other business and organizational needs.Our base salary is part of a robust Total Rewards package that includes an Annual Incentive Bonus*, 401(k) with employer match, Paid Time Off (PTO), and competitive health benefits and wellness programs. *Based on annual corporate goal achievement and individual performance. $107,901.00 - $172,642.00 Skills IT Procurement, Negotiation, Strategic Sourcing, Vendor Procurement

We are seeking an experienced and analytical Senior Business Operations Advisor - Procurement Excellence (Analytics and Reporting) to join our Procurement Excellence team. The successful candidate will provide insightful reporting, perform spend analytics, and support data-driven decision-making. Key responsibilities include developing and maintaining spend taxonomy, designing and managing dashboards, monitoring savings, and collaborating with cross-functional partners to enhance procurement processes. The ideal candidate demonstrates a robust analytical skill set, advanced proficiency in data tools, and a strong commitment to improving procurement efficiency. What You'll Do Develop and maintain spend taxonomy to ensure accurate categorization and classification of procurement data. Generate spend reporting insights to support sourcing strategies, budget planning, and cost optimization. Track, measure, and report on savings achieved through procurement initiatives. Design, develop, and maintain dashboards that visualize procurement data and KPIs for effective decision-making. Partner cross-functionally across procurement teams to understand data needs and provide analytical support. Leverage tools (such as Excel, Power BI, Tableau, and/or procurement-specific software) to extract and analyze procurement data. Collaborate with Finance to align spend reporting, savings tracking, and budgeting processes. Identify opportunities for process improvements within procurement analytics and reporting functions. What You Bring Bachelor's degree or advanced degree (where required) 5+ years of experience in Finance, Business, Supply Chain Management, Data Analytics or related field. In lieu of degree, 7+ years of experience in related field. Bonus Points Experience working in a large-scale procurement function or within a Procurement Operations team. Familiarity with ERP systems (Workday). Proven experience in procurement analytics, reporting, and data visualization. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, Tableau, SQL, or other relevant analytics tools. Strong knowledge of procurement processes, spend taxonomy, and cost-saving methodologies. Ability to work collaboratively across teams and build strong stakeholder relationships. Excellent analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights. Strong communication and presentation skills to convey data findings effectively. Understanding of financial analysis and budgeting principles in procurement. What You'll Get The opportunity to work at the cutting edge of health care delivery with a team that's deeply invested in the community. Work-life balance, flexibility, and the autonomy to do great work. Medical, dental, and vision coverage along with numerous health and wellness programs. Parental leave and support plus adoption and surrogacy assistance. Career development programs and tuition reimbursement for continued education. 401k match including an annual company contribution Salary Range At Blue Cross NC, we take great pride in a fair and equitable compensation package that reflects market-price and our starting salaries are typically planned near the middle of the range listed. Compensation decisions are driven by factors including experience and training, specialized skill sets, licensure and certifications and other business and organizational needs.Our base salary is part of a robust Total Rewards package that includes an Annual Incentive Bonus*, 401(k) with employer match, Paid Time Off (PTO), and competitive health benefits and wellness programs. *Based on annual corporate goal achievement and individual performance. $89,174.00 - $142,679.00 Skills Business Operation Management, Change Management, Client Vendor Relationship, Microsoft Power Business Intelligence (BI), Operations Management, Organizational Strategic Planning, Partnership Strategy, People Management, Process Improvements, Procurement, Strategic Consulting, Structured Query Language (SQL), Tableau (Software), Taxonomy