Strategic IT Sourcing & Vendor Leadership

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

Job summary

Blue Cross NC is seeking a Senior IT Category Manager to lead sourcing and vendor governance for IT hardware, software, and services. You will drive total cost of ownership reductions and partner with stakeholders and Legal to negotiate contracts.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, risk management, and ensuring vendor obligations align with business requirements. Hybrid Flex work arrangement and remote options are available.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Establish sourcing strategies for IT categories in collaboration with internal stakeholders and business strategy.
• Conduct sourcing events, including project work plans, category profiles, strategies, requirements, and evaluation criteria.
• Develop and manage bid documents (RFP, RFI, RFQ) and track performance metrics.

Skills

Category Management

Category Sourcing

Process Improvements

Procurement

Sourcing Strategies

Sourcing Techniques

Strategic Sourcing

Supplier Relationship Management

Vendor Compliance

Vendor Management

Vendor Negotiations

Vendor Relationship Management

Vendor Risk Management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Job description

Blue Cross NC is seeking a Senior IT Category Manager to lead sourcing and vendor governance for IT hardware, software, and services. You will drive total cost of ownership reductions and partner with stakeholders and Legal to negotiate contracts.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, risk management, and ensuring vendor obligations align with business requirements. Hybrid Flex work arrangement and remote options are available.