Strategic Vendor Relations Specialist

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 66,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k contribution plans

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield is seeking a Vendor Relations Specialist to manage corporate vendor relationships for a specific division and act as a strategic advisor to Vendor Managers and business owners.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Embedded Business Unit Vendors, development of sourcing strategies, and oversight of vendor performance metrics across core enabling and operational categories.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or an additional 4 years of relevant work experience in lieu of a degree.
• 5 years experience in vendor management, business development, procurement, sourcing, pricing or related field.
• Ability to learn new software and vendor management tools.
• Ability to establish rapport with stakeholders, team members, and service providers.

Responsibilities

• Oversee centralized vendor management across CareFirst with guidance to Embedded Business Unit Vendors.
• Engage with internal stakeholders to align on vendor strategies and use of standardized tools and templates.
• Develop and manage vendor relationships, assess performance, and report remediation opportunities.

Skills

Learn vendor tools

Stakeholder rapport

Organizational skills

Contract negotiation

Financial acumen

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Vendor management tools

Job description

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield is seeking a Vendor Relations Specialist to manage corporate vendor relationships for a specific division and act as a strategic advisor to Vendor Managers and business owners.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Embedded Business Unit Vendors, development of sourcing strategies, and oversight of vendor performance metrics across core enabling and operational categories.