Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas • Topeka, KS • 2d ago

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13512134 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas is looking to add to our Strategic Sourcing and Procurement (SPVM) team and has an opportunity for a Strategic Sourcing Specialist. This position will play a key role in driving the efficient acquisition of goods and services across the organization, focusing on delivering the best value solutions. This position involves overseeing the entire sourcing lifecycle, from understanding business needs to conducting RF(x) events, negotiating & drafting contracts, and managing the source-to-pay process. The specialist will participate in supplier selection activities, including competitive bids, establishing contracts, and handling contract administration and reporting.

The ideal candidate will work closely with requestors to develop specifications, prepare bid documents, and evaluate and select suppliers to ensure the best value solutions, while also ensuring adequate capacity, on-time delivery, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Additionally, the Procurement Specialist will collaborate with business areas to manage and oversee all supplier contracts and relationships, ensuring compliance with both contractual and regulatory requirements.

Collaboration with cross-functional teams and suppliers will be essential to develop sourcing strategies, optimize vendor relationships, and achieve key operational objectives. A strong focus on meeting deadlines, managing risks, and applying procurement best practices will be critical to delivering value and driving cost savings. Strong proactive communication, negotiation, adaptability, prioritization, and planning skills are essential to succeed in a dynamic, fast-paced, and highly visible environment.

\"This position is eligible to work hybrid or onsite in accordance with our Telecommuting Policy. Applicants must reside in Kansas or Missouri or be willing to relocate as a condition of employment.\"

**Are you ready to make a difference? Choose to work for one of the most trusted companies in Kansas.

Why Join Us?**

Family Comes First: Total rewards package that promotes the

idea of family first for all employees.

Professional Growth Opportunities: Advance your career with

ongoing training and development programs.

Trust: Work for one of the most trusted companies in Kansas

Stability: 80 years of commitment, compassion and community

Balance: paid vacation and sick leave with paid maternity and

paternity available immediately upon hire

Compensation

\$73,920 - \$92,400

Exempt Grade 15

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas offers excellent competitive

compensation with the goal of retaining and growing talented team members. The compensation range for this role is a good faith estimate, it is estimated based on what a successful candidate might be paid. All offers presented to candidates are carefully reviewed to ensure fair, equitable pay by offering competitive wages that align with the individual\'s skills, education, experience, and training. The range may vary above or below the stated amounts.

What you\'ll do

Generate and implement efficient sourcing strategies through the RFx

process.

Prepare and manage competitive bids (RFQ, RFP, etc.), including

document preparation, proposal review, price analysis, negotiation of price and contract terms, scope review, and recommending selected bidders.

Develop and negotiate contracts with new suppliers and renegotiate

existing contracts to achieve the best value solutions and savings objectives.

Maintain strategic sourcing relationships and foster the development

of strong supplier partnerships.

Generate total value estimates and expenditure forecasts related to

procurement.

Evaluate and streamline sourcing procedures, present improvement

strategies to leadership, and implement solutions for continuous enhancement.

Drive the success of strategic sourcing goals and implement action

items to ensure those objectives are met.

Develop strategies to improve the organization\'s cost structure.

Optimize external spending through early involvement in the sourcing

lifecycle and collaboration with business stakeholders.

Demonstrate strong business judgment, integrity, financial acumen,

and sourcing expertise.

Negotiate contracts and manage vendor relationships, focusing on key

areas such as IT services, IT infrastructure, and indirect spend.

Evaluate supplier core competencies and competitive positioning,

working with cross-functional stakeholders to reach agreements on contract terms and conditions.

Analyze industry trends and emerging technologies to proactively

identify risks and opportunities, minimizing supply chain disruptions and ensuring continuity of supply.

Manage all aspects of purchase order administration, including

submitting notices, change orders, new supplier onboarding, and closing out contracts.

What

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