We are seeking a highly motivated IT Procurement Consultant who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working with others to get things done. This role requires someone who can successfully manage multiple technology sourcing and contracting initiatives simultaneously while building strong partnerships across IT, Legal, Information Security, Privacy, Risk, and business teams.
The right candidate will have hands-on experience sourcing and negotiating technology solutions, including software, SaaS, cloud, infrastructure, telecom, and professional services. Experience with Microsoft Enterprise Agreements (EA/ELA), Microsoft Azure, cloud marketplaces, and enterprise software licensing is highly desirable.
We're looking for someone who has experience identifying and implementing process improvements, including leveraging AI-enabled solutions to enhance efficiency and effectiveness across sourcing, contracting, and supplier management activities. Success in this role requires sound business judgment, strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to navigate competing priorities while moving projects efficiently from intake through contract execution. The successful candidate embraces established procurement processes, collaborates effectively with stakeholders, continuously looks for ways to improve how work gets done, and consistently delivers compliant, cost-effective, and business-focused outcomes.
Please note:
- Sponsorship is not available for this role.
- Travel to our Chattanooga, Tennessee headquarters will be required for final interviews.
- Travel to our Chattanooga, TN headquarters as needed will be required (although this role is otherwise remote).
Job Responsibilities
- Primary business contact for enterprise procurement activities across all categories.
- Lead the negotiation and contracting of complex and business critical agreements.
- Facilitate business stakeholders with ongoing vendor relationship activities and contract renewals.
- Drive continuous improvement for Procurement related activities.
Job Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience required. Equivalent experience is defined as 4 years of professional work
Experience
- 5 years - Experience in a sourcing/procurement/supply chain/contracting role required.
- 2 years - Leadership and/or project management experience required.
Skills/Certifications
- Advanced contracting expertise
- Strong depth of knowledge in category development and management
- Proficient oral and written communication skills
- Capacity to solve problems and manage multiple assignments with critical deadlines
- Ability to work with all levels of staff and senior management
Number of Openings Available
1Worker Type:
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent (4 years professional experience)
- 5 years experience in sourcing/procurement/supply chain/contracting
- 2 years leadership and/or project management experience
- Hands-on experience sourcing and negotiating technology solutions (software, SaaS, cloud, infrastructure, telecom, professional services)
- Advanced contracting expertise
- Strong knowledge in category development and management
- Proficient oral and written communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple assignments with critical deadlines and strong organizational skills
- Ability to work with all levels of staff and senior management
- Experience with Microsoft Enterprise Agreements (EA/ELA), Microsoft Azure, cloud marketplaces, and enterprise software licensing
- Experience identifying and implementing process improvements, including leveraging AI-enabled solutions
What We Do
As Tennessee's largest health plan, we've been helping Tennesseans find their own unique paths to good health for more than 70 years. More than that, we're your neighbors and friends – fellow Tennesseans with deep roots of caring tradition, a focused approach to physical, financial and community good health for today, and a bright outlook for an even healthier tomorrow. Our mission is simple: peace of mind through better health. We're an independent, not-for-profit, locally governed health plan company – meaning we live and work alongside our Tennessee business customers and plan members. Our 6,000 employees across the state have built our strong reputation for integrity, excellent service and community leadership. But we are also part of the BlueCross BlueShield Association, a nationwide association of health care plans. Because of this, our plan members have access to the same quality health benefits while traveling or living out of state that they have while in Tennessee. © 2018 BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc., an Independent Licensee of the BlueCross BlueShield Association.
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