Remote Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas; Topeka (KS); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision/Dental insurance

Parental leave

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to lead procurement from RFx events through contract management and supplier relationships, ensuring best-value solutions for the organization.

The role emphasizes IT services, indirect spend, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to meet deadlines, manage risks, and achieve cost savings in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional 3 years of relevant experience may be substituted for a degree.

Responsibilities

• Generate and implement efficient sourcing strategies through the RFx process.
• Prepare and manage competitive bids (RFQ, RFP, etc.), including document prep, price analysis, negotiation of terms, and selecting bidders.
• Develop and negotiate contracts with new suppliers and renegotiate existing contracts to maximize value.
• Maintain strategic sourcing relationships and foster strong supplier partnerships.
• Generate total value estimates and expenditure forecasts for procurement.
• Evaluate and streamline sourcing procedures and present improvements to leadership.

Skills

Sourcing

Negotiation

Vendor management

RFx events

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

High school diploma or equivalent

In lieu of degree, 3 years relevant experience

Tools

Contract lifecycle management systems

IT procurement tools

Job description

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to lead procurement from RFx events through contract management and supplier relationships, ensuring best-value solutions for the organization.

The role emphasizes IT services, indirect spend, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to meet deadlines, manage risks, and achieve cost savings in a dynamic environment.