Summary

Why should you join the BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina family of companies?
Other companies come and go, but for more than seven decades we’ve been part of the national landscape, with our roots firmly embedded in the South Carolina community. We are the largest insurance company in South Carolina … and much more. We are one of the nation’s leading administrators of government contracts. We operate one of the most sophisticated data processing centers in the Southeast. We also have a diverse family of subsidiary companies that allows us to build on a variety of business strengths. We deliver outstanding service to our customers. If you are dedicated to the same philosophy, consider joining our team!

Description

Position Purpose:

Develop and implement the strategic sourcing and IT vendor relationship strategies. Work closely within IT to serve as the IT point of contact for product and service contract support, analysis, and negotiations. Responsible for the financial practices and procedures associated with the management of these contracts.

This position will be responsible for:

• New business contracts
• Renewing terms and conditions of current contracts
• Working with internal business owners
• Working with legal and Chief Negotiating Officer
• Participating in executive level meetings

What You Will Do:

• Reviews existing and new IT vendor contracts preparing redlines to legal terms where needed in contracts. Negotiates contract terms and conditions with vendor and internal customers ensuring mandatory government laws, regulations, corporate policies and procedures are adhered to. Consults with internal legal counsel in review of the contract terms and conditions for new/amended contracts and change orders. Documents and approves amendments that arise during implementation or execution. Evaluate and determine the most cost-effective and efficient means of acquiring IT hardware, software, and services. Ensure contracts/licenses will cover potential scope and use of IT hardware, software, and services.
• Continually seeks optimal value in service from vendors, reviewing and monitoring performance and ROI metrics and initiating
• contract modifications. Monitors existing contracts, renegotiations, and renewal agreements during the duration of the contract without lapse of coverage/service. Ensures compliance with the contracts’ terms and conditions. Educate vendors and internal customers on processes affecting evaluations, risk, audits, etc.
• Qualifies vendors and provides information needed to maintain an appropriate vendor database and tracking system to manage the contract life cycle process.

To Qualify For This Position, You Will Need:

Required Education:

• Bachelor's in a job related field
• Or an additional 4 years job related work experience
Or Associate's and an additional 2 years job related work experience

Required Work Experience:

10+ years experience in vendor relationship management, contract negotiation/management, and/or IT procurement.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Basic understanding of all technical product and service needs across the enterprise.
• Strong negotiation skills. Strong customer service orientation.
• Strong knowledge of financial and/or contractual modeling techniques.
• Able to maintain knowledge of changing technologies.
• Able to support multiple contracts and complex enterprise agreements.
Able to be creative in recommending contracts that offer the best near- and long-term value for IT.

Required Software and Tools:

Standard office equipment.

We Prefer That You Have:

• ICD experience
• Experience supporting CDS in contractual negotiation
• Experience managing high value Government Technology contracts
• Experience working with and presenting to executive leadership

What We Can Do for You:

We understand the value of a diverse and inclusive workplace and strive to be an employer where employees across all spectrums have access and opportunity to develop their skills, advance their careers and contribute their unique abilities to the growth of our company.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match

• Subsidized health plans and free vision coverage

• Life insurance

• Paid annual leave — the longer you work here, the more you earn

• Nine paid holidays

• On-site cafeterias and fitness centers in major locations

• Wellness programs and a healthy lifestyle premium discount

• Tuition assistance

• Service recognition
  

What to Expect Next:

After submitting your application, our recruiting team members will review your resume to ensure you meet the qualifications. This may include a brief telephone interview or email communication with our recruiter to verify resume specifics and salary requirements. Management will be conducting interviews.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and our subsidiary companies maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment to promote employment opportunities for persons regardless of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, weight, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other legally protected status. Additionally, as a federal contractor, the company maintains affirmative action programs to promote employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. It is our policy to provide equal opportunities in all phases of the employment process and to comply with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities, pregnant individuals, individuals with pregnancy-related conditions, and individuals needing accommodations for sincerely held religious beliefs, provided that those accommodations do not impose an undue hardship on the Company.

If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email mycareer.help@bcbssc.com or call 800-288-2227, ext. 47480 with the nature of your request. We will make a determination regarding your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

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