IT Category Sourcing & Vendor Governance Lead

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina; Missouri; Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Cross NC in the United States seeks a Senior IT Category Manager to lead sourcing and governance for IT hardware, software, and services, driving cost reductions and risk management. You will partner with vendors, business owners, and contractual teams to develop category strategies, run RFPs/RFIs, and optimize procurement processes.

A strong background in IT sourcing and supplier relationships is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or advanced degree required or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years in IT procurement or category management.
• In lieu of degree, 7+ years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing and vendor governance for IT hardware, software, and services.
• Develop category strategies, RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs.
• Analyze total cost of ownership and negotiate contracts.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and vendor teams to optimize spend.
• Monitor vendor performance and risk across categories.
• Coordinate vendor reviews and renewal planning.

Skills

Category Management

Category Sourcing

Procurement

Vendor Management

Vendor Negotiations

Vendor Risk Management

Education

Bachelor's degree or advanced degree

Job description

Blue Cross NC in the United States seeks a Senior IT Category Manager to lead sourcing and governance for IT hardware, software, and services, driving cost reductions and risk management. You will partner with vendors, business owners, and contractual teams to develop category strategies, run RFPs/RFIs, and optimize procurement processes.

A strong background in IT sourcing and supplier relationships is essential.