Hybrid-Flex IT Sourcing & Vendor Leader

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina; Iowa (LA); Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina seeks a Senior IT Category Manager to lead sourcing and vendor governance for IT hardware, software, and services. The role aims to reduce total cost of ownership through strategic sourcing, contract negotiations, and coordinated vendor oversight with internal stakeholders and the Corporate Services Vendor Contracting team.

Responsibilities include developing category strategies, conducting sourcing events, and ensuring vendor obligations align with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or advanced degree required.
• 5+ years of experience in a related field.
• In lieu of degree, 7+ years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Establish sourcing strategies for IT categories with stakeholders.
• Conduct sourcing events and develop category strategy and evaluation criteria.
• Develop bid documents (RFP/RFI/RFQ) and manage reporting and performance metrics.
• Lead supplier relationships, vendor negotiations, and contract compliance.

Skills

Procurement experience

Vendor governance

Contract negotiations

Education

Bachelor's degree or advanced degree

Job description

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina seeks a Senior IT Category Manager to lead sourcing and vendor governance for IT hardware, software, and services. The role aims to reduce total cost of ownership through strategic sourcing, contract negotiations, and coordinated vendor oversight with internal stakeholders and the Corporate Services Vendor Contracting team.

Responsibilities include developing category strategies, conducting sourcing events, and ensuring vendor obligations align with