Business Analyst -Supplier Engagement & Innovation

Pay Range:

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At BCBSRI, our greatest resource is our people. 

We come from varying backgrounds, different cultures, and unique experiences. We are hard-working, caring, and creative individuals who collaborate, support one another, and grow together. Passion, empathy, and understanding are at the forefront of everything we do—not just for our members, but for our employees as well.

We recognize that to do your best work, you have to be your best self. 
It’s why we offer flexible work arrangements that include remote and hybrid opportunities and paid time off. We provide tuition reimbursement and assist with student-loan repayment. We offer health, dental, and vision insurance as well as programs that support your mental health and well-being. We pay competitively, offer bonuses and investment plans, and are committed to growing and developing our employees.

Our culture is one of belonging.
We strive to be transparent and accountable. We believe in equipping our associates with the knowledge and resources they need to be successful. No matter where you’re at in the organization, you’re an integral part of our team and your input, thoughts, and ideas are valued.

Join others who value a workplace for all.
We appreciate and celebrate everything that makes us unique, from personal characteristics to past experiences. Our different perspectives strengthen us as an organization and help us better serve all Rhode Islanders. 

We’re dedicated to serving Rhode Islanders.
Our focus extends beyond providing access to high-quality, affordable, and equitable care. To further improve the health and well-being of our fellow Rhode Islanders, we regularly roll up our sleeves and get to work (literally) in communities all across the state—building homes, working in food pantries, revitalizing community centers, and transforming outdoor spaces for children and adults. Because we believe it is our collective responsibility to uplift our fellow Rhode Islanders when and where we can, our associates receive additional paid time to volunteer.

What you will do: 2 - 3 Days On-Site in Providence, RI

• Collaborate with appropriate stakeholders to track, measure, report and evaluate vendor classification status, Tier II program and any additional data related strategies adopted for the program.
• Identify and attend engagement opportunities to ensure a comprehensive vendor pool
• Manage, review and respond to inquiries from various internal channels
• Work with the marketing and communications teams to maintain and update relevant content on the company’s intranet and website
• Identify qualified, prospective small and prospective vendors that are representative of a comprehensive enterprise ecosystem, inclusive of certified non-traditional suppliers, socially disadvantaged, small and historically underutilized enterprises and facilitates introductory discussions with procurement associates and/or business owners
• Develop relationships with internal stakeholders to ensure understanding of and engagement with supplier engagement & innovation initiatives and provide consultative support to internal business owners to design, streamline, and manage the engagement with vendors.
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to assist in the development of a supplier engagement & innovation training, mentoring and networking program
• Seek out, identify and execute on participation of local events and opportunities (i.e. trade shows, markets, educational seminars, web tutorials etc.)
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What you’ll need to succeed:  

• Bachelor’s degree in business management, communications, or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Five or more years of experience in supply chain management, supplier engagement, small business support, data analytics

The extras:

• Experience building relationships with business and business stakeholders
• Knowledge of BCBSRI business activities or previous healthcare industry experience
• Strategic and critical thinking skills
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret the data to communicate trends and best practices
• Strong business acumen and political savvy
• Strong negotiation skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively with a wide variety of people in individual and group settings
• Strong organizing skills, with the ability to prioritize and respond to shifting deadlines and work independently
• Strong time management skills
• Strong attention to details
• Ability to manage diverse and deadline-oriented workflow
• Work effectively with a diverse workforce
• Travel required

Location:
BCBSRI is headquartered in downtown Providence, conveniently located near the train station and bus terminal. We actively support associate well-being and work/life balance and offer the following schedules, based on role:

• In-office: onsite 5 days per week
• Hybrid: onsite 2-4 days per week
• Remote: onsite 0-1 days per week. Permitted to reside in the following states, pending approval from the Human Resources Department: Arizona, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia
   

Our culture of belonging at Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI) is at the core of all we do, and it strengthens our ability to meet the challenges of today’s healthcare industry. BCBSRI is an equal opportunity employer.

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