Manager, Healthcare Category Management

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🏈 Alabama, Arizona, +23 more states – Remote

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💵 $118.7k - $189.9k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

🔴 Lead

👔 Manager

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Blue Cross NC

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5001 - 10000 employees

Founded 1933

🏥 Healthcare

🛡️ Insurance

⚕️ Healthcare Insurance

Healthcare • Insurance • Healthcare Insurance

Blue Cross NC is a health insurance provider that offers a range of health plans and services to individuals and groups. The company focuses on delivering quality healthcare coverage and improving health outcomes for its members through innovative health programs and services. Blue Cross NC is committed to enhancing access to affordable healthcare while supporting the health and wellness of the communities it serves.

📋 Description

• Manage staff responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies across categories • Direct and train staff conducting sourcing events and developing project plans, category profiles, strategies, requirements, evaluation criteria, and solicitations • Guide development and implementation of RFP, RFI, RFQ, and other bid documents • Manage status reporting and performance metrics for sourcing and category management activities • Analyze and forecast complex market and industry dynamics and share healthcare industry expertise • Partner with stakeholders to develop business and sourcing strategies and source products and services using tools, processes, and analytics • Evaluate sourcing results from a total-cost-of-ownership perspective and provide optimization recommendations • Participate in complex, cross-functional vendor negotiations involving specialized expertise and risk mitigation • Lead supplier category management and performance within an assigned category • Establish positive working relationships with vendor personnel and drive vendor engagement • Engage stakeholders to implement category management plans • Develop procedures, training, initiatives, specifications, and recommendations for process or policy improvements

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or advanced degree where required • 8+ years of experience in a related field • In lieu of degree, 10+ years of experience in a related field • Demonstrated success developing and executing sourcing strategies across complex, multi-category healthcare environments • Experience with healthcare analytics, utilization management, care management, payment integrity, and pharmacy • Experience with contract types including SaaS and services and varied pricing models • Expertise in contract negotiation and drafting • Ability to build cross-functional relationships, influence senior stakeholders, and lead enterprise-wide initiatives • Experience fostering collaborative cultures and providing coaching and mentorship • Experience leading vendor selection and strategic partner evaluation and onboarding in healthcare • Ability to identify cost-saving opportunities and implement value-based sourcing initiatives • Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing business needs • Strong understanding of compliance, risk management, and regulatory frameworks in sourcing and category management • Exceptional communication, leadership, and change management skills • Commitment to continuous improvement and staying current with healthcare sourcing and procurement trends, regulations, and best practices • Authorization to work in the United States

🏖️ Benefits

• Work-life balance, flexibility, and autonomy • Medical, dental, and vision coverage • Health and wellness programs • Parental leave and support • Adoption and surrogacy assistance • Career development programs • Tuition reimbursement for continued education • 401k match including an annual company contribution • Annual Incentive Bonus • Paid Time Off (PTO) • Competitive health benefits and wellness programs • Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities