Vendor Management Specialist

Job Title: Vendor Management Specialist/Consultant

Location: Chicago, IL (currently remote but if office re-opens, you will have to come on-site. Frequency is TBD)

The Consultant for the Group Purchasing Organization [GPO] in Chicago will proactively engage, drive strategy in line with corporate objectives and support the management of a portfolio of BCBSA suppliers to extract maximum value for the organization from existing contracts and relationships. This includes negotiation and regular interaction with management from strategic and preferred suppliers, as well as the business owners.

The Consultant will support the management of our key Vendors in alignment with agreed financial outcomes, as well as business vision and strategy, and will be assigned to support the management of specific vendors and/or contracts at a global level, partnering with the business owners. The Consultant will ensure that the vendors are delivering against their contractual obligations and that BCBSA is receiving value for money.

Preferred:

• 4 - year college degree
• At least 5 years of experience
• 3 years negotiating and managing vendors
• Minimum of 3 years of either sourcing and/or vendor management experience
• Work experience in Category Management, Supply Chain, Vendor Management or Procurement
• Comprehensive knowledge of procurement policies and regulations
• Strong advocate, familiarity and technical competence with P2P management software (Peoplesoft)
• Competency to manage priorities in delivery, product demands, and procurement timelines through analytical capabilities General knowledge of accounting, finance, marketing, and logistics.
• Experience at working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment is essential.
• Experience effectively prioritizing and executing tasks in a high-pressure environment is crucial.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $25.12 - $35.98 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• How many years of Category Management, Supply Chain, Vendor Management or Procurement experience do you have?
• Do you have experience with a P2P management software like PeopleSoft?
• What is your work authorization status?
• What is the pay rate you are looking for?

Experience:

• negotiating and managing vendors: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: Remote