The hiring range for this role is:
78,638.00 - 110,285.00
This is the lowest to highest salary we, in good faith, believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the hiring range and this hiring range may also be modified in the future. A candidate’s position within the hiring range may be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, relevant experience, skills, seniority, performance, shift, travel requirements, and business or organizational needs. This job is also eligible for annual bonus incentive pay.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, 11 holidays, medical/dental/vision insurance, generous 401(k) matching, lifestyle spending account and many other benefits to eligible employees.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
The Consultant, GPO leads smaller projects and portions of larger projects to help develop strategic contracting opportunities to improve the competitive position of the Blue System and assists in the economic and financial analysis of these opportunities. Through market research, data collection and analysis, risk evaluation, team interaction and project management the consultant is responsible for assisting in structuring supplier relationships which provide strategic and tactical solutions for Blue Plans and the Blue System. The emphasis is placed on category/contract ownership, sourcing and negotiating with suppliers to maximize the value for Blue Plans.
Grows the category assigned both through the addition of new national agreements, agreement expansion and Blue Plan adoption/utilization.
Responsible for the day-to-day management of contracts assigned.
Organizes and synthesizes financial data and other information to identify and communicate key findings.
Maintains financial viability and takes ownership of category.
Prepares reports, written materials, spreadsheets, promotional materials and presentations to support the work within categories assigned.
Engages Plans and suppliers regularly through 1:1 communications, meetings, presentations, webinars, etc.
Conducts market research to validate category performance, identifies trends/new opportunities and is a subject matter expert within the category.
Interacts with key stakeholders and external suppliers to lead in collecting information, conducting surveys and exploring potential opportunities within assigned category.
Conducts RFx for assigned categories.
Education: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience
Experience
A minimum of three years related business experience
Experience in Sourcing or any related function
Experience managing projects
Experience creating reports/project management plans to track category progress and financial tracking
Experience engaging key stakeholders and leadership
Experience creating presentations, draft articles to further marketing initiatives
Experience engaging various industry suppliers
Experience serving as a category subject matter expert
Skills
Demonstrate ability to work independently and take ownership of assigned categories
Strong written and oral communication and presentation skills
Strong project management skills
Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
People Management
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What We Do
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association is a national federation of 34 independent, community-based and locally operated Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies that collectively provide health care coverage for one in three Americans. BCBSA provides health care insights through The Health of America Report series and the national BCBS Health Index.
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