What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director Procurement & Sourcing (Hybrid) position at CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield?
Resp & Qualifications
PURPOSE:
Responsible for leading the development and implementation of progressive sourcing strategies that deliver cost efficiencies, supply assurance and quality in the procurement process. This role is expected to help identify and screen suppliers, developing strategic relationships, negotiate terms and conditions, and continuously drive improved supplier service levels through leadership and direction on a cross functional basis. This role will also ensure procurement strategies, processes, and program executions are fully integrated to support internal business plans and company objectives and will actively collaborate with stakeholders to ensure that our knowledge, relationships and investments are effectively and efficiently leveraged. This position will lead improvement activities, optimizing product sourcing management, cost management, and problem resolution.
Essential Functions
Education Level: Bachelor's Degree, Business, Supply Chain or related field OR in lieu of a Bachelor's degree, an additional 4 years of relevant work experience is required in addition to the required work experience.
Experience: 8 years in contracting and purchasing activities 3 years years management experience.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities (KSAs)
Salary Range Disclaimer
The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the work is being performed. This compensation range is specific and considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, internal peer equity, and market and business consideration. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range, as compensation decisions depend on each case's facts and circumstances, including but not limited to experience, internal equity, and location. In addition to your compensation, CareFirst offers a comprehensive benefits package, various incentive programs/plans, and 401k contribution programs/plans (all benefits/incentives are subject to eligibility requirements).
Department
SBP Sourcing and Procurement
Equal Employment Opportunity
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
Where To Apply
Please visit our website to apply: www.carefirst.com/careers
Federal Disc/Physical Demand
Note: The incumbent is required to immediately disclose any debarment, exclusion, or other event that makes him/her ineligible to perform work directly or indirectly on health care programs.
Physical Demands
The associate is primarily seated while performing the duties of the position. Occasional walking or standing is required. The hands are regularly used to write, type, key and handle or feel small controls and objects. The associate must frequently talk and hear. Weights up to 25 pounds are occasionally lifted.
Sponsorship in US
Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without Sponsorship.
PURPOSE:
Responsible for leading the development and implementation of progressive sourcing strategies that deliver cost efficiencies, supply assurance and quality in the procurement process. This role is expected to help identify and screen suppliers, developing strategic relationships, negotiate terms and conditions, and continuously drive improved supplier service levels through leadership and direction on a cross functional basis. This role will also ensure procurement strategies, processes, and program executions are fully integrated to support internal business plans and company objectives and will actively collaborate with stakeholders to ensure that our knowledge, relationships and investments are effectively and efficiently leveraged. This position will lead improvement activities, optimizing product sourcing management, cost management, and problem resolution.
Essential Functions
- Leads the development, implementation and alignment of sourcing strategies and supplier network capabilities for all goods and services in the procurement category in accordance with the organizations business objectives.
- Hire, leads, motivates, develops and rewards members of procurement/sourcing teams through a hands-on leadership style that empowers their growth and development.
- Collaborate with business stakeholders to identify and capture business requirements and set negotiation strategies in order to optimize cost and risk objectives
- Ensure compliance with procurement, accounting, legal and info security standards. Partner closely with info sec team.
- Support all aspects of the strategic sourcing process, including RFP/RFI, vendor evaluations, risk assessment, and commercials negotiations to ensure the best outcomes.
- Perform research and analytics around internal redundancies, vendor pricing and discounting practices, internal adoption and usage to identify areas of opportunity for eliminating, streamlining, consolidating, and reducing spend.
Education Level: Bachelor's Degree, Business, Supply Chain or related field OR in lieu of a Bachelor's degree, an additional 4 years of relevant work experience is required in addition to the required work experience.
Experience: 8 years in contracting and purchasing activities 3 years years management experience.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities (KSAs)
- Expert knowledge of procedures essential to procurement through competitive bidding.
- Knowledge of procurement techniques, research methodology, and analysis.
- Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
- Demonstrated knowledge of strategic sourcing techniques and current best practices as related to procurement.
- Must be able to meet established deadlines and handle multiple customer service demands from internal and external customers, within set expectations for service excellence. Must be able to effectively communicate and provide positive customer service to every internal and external customer, including customers who may be demanding or otherwise challenging.
Salary Range Disclaimer
The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the work is being performed. This compensation range is specific and considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, internal peer equity, and market and business consideration. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range, as compensation decisions depend on each case's facts and circumstances, including but not limited to experience, internal equity, and location. In addition to your compensation, CareFirst offers a comprehensive benefits package, various incentive programs/plans, and 401k contribution programs/plans (all benefits/incentives are subject to eligibility requirements).
Department
SBP Sourcing and Procurement
Equal Employment Opportunity
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
Where To Apply
Please visit our website to apply: www.carefirst.com/careers
Federal Disc/Physical Demand
Note: The incumbent is required to immediately disclose any debarment, exclusion, or other event that makes him/her ineligible to perform work directly or indirectly on health care programs.
Physical Demands
The associate is primarily seated while performing the duties of the position. Occasional walking or standing is required. The hands are regularly used to write, type, key and handle or feel small controls and objects. The associate must frequently talk and hear. Weights up to 25 pounds are occasionally lifted.
Sponsorship in US
Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without Sponsorship.
Salary : $141,520 - $262,697
