Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee is seeking a highly motivated IT Procurement Consultant who thrives in a fast-paced environment. This role involves managing multiple technology sourcing and contracting initiatives while building partnerships across various teams and requires experience in sourcing and negotiating technology solutions.
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
Skills
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience required. Equivalent experience is defined as 4 years of professional work
- 5 years - Experience in a sourcing/procurement/supply chain/contracting role required
- 2 years - Leadership and/or project management experience required
- 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
- Experience with Microsoft Enterprise Agreements (EA/ELA)
- Experience with Microsoft Azure
- Experience with cloud marketplaces
- Experience with enterprise software licensing
Company Overview