[Hiring] Procurement Sourcing Associate @CareFirst

Role Description

This position leads and conducts proposal preparation, contract drafting and negotiation for goods and services to ensure stakeholder requirements are satisfied. We are looking for an experienced professional to work remotely from within the greater Baltimore/Washington metropolitan area. The incumbent will be expected to come into a CareFirst location periodically for meetings, training and/or other business-related activities.

• Leads the end-to-end sourcing process of lower complexity sourcing initiatives.
• Responsible for working with business stakeholders, procurement management, and legal to frame and develop project objectives, requirements, and contracting objectives prior to supplier engagement.
• Acts as primary contact with potential suppliers during the RFx, selection, and negotiation process.
• Leads supplier negotiations throughout RFx and contracting process to achieve optimal savings, value, and risk profile.
• Prepares and facilitates the progress of procurements through the RFx bid process including contract preparation, contract reviews with functional partners, and coordinates all phases of contract administration with legal up to contract signing and completion.
• Implements the sourcing strategy and negotiation and redlining process with the supplier to draft contracts that accurately capture business, technical, and legal requirements.
• Acts as liaison with business owner and supplier during negotiations on simple to medium contracts.
• Works closely with legal and risk groups to ensure consistent communication and socialization of significant legal and risk issues throughout the negotiation process.
• Ensures compliance with contractual requirements for Federal Employee Program and other state and local contracts specifically related to MBE/WBE requirements and reporting.
• Analyzes and compares service and/or product offerings and specifications, investigates future renewal requirements and options, and resolves contract and invoice discrepancies.
• Manages existing contracts to anticipate and prepare for ongoing renewals.
• Provides other services related to the sourcing, contracting, and supplier management function as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field OR in lieu of a Bachelor's degree, an additional 4 years of relevant work experience is required.
• 3 years experience in relevant functional assignment area (e.g., a technology or other procurement focus area).
• Ability to track technology trends.
• Knowledge of the FAR.
• Knowledge of Ariba or similar procurement automation tools.
• Experience in managing the end-to-end sourcing process from requirements gathering through RFx and contracting.

Requirements

• Ability to negotiate internally and externally to achieve required objectives and execute and implement contracts.
• Good understanding of manufacturing, distribution, and logistics.
• Knowledge of sourcing systems and preferable e-sourcing technology.
• Strong meeting management and facilitation skills.
• Must be able to meet established deadlines and handle multiple customer service demands from internal and external customers.
• Must be able to effectively communicate and provide positive customer service to every internal and external customer.

Benefits

• Salary Range: $60,552 - $120,263.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Various incentive programs/plans.
• 401k contribution programs/plans (all benefits/incentives are subject to eligibility requirements).

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.

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.