Resp & Qualifications
PURPOSE:
The Administrator will be responsible for leading procurement systems administration and implementation of strategic processes. This critical role will assist in defining the best practices for purchasing goods and services that are requested by all departments across the organization, ensure audit controls are followed for PO processing, assist with training on Ariba tool.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Maintains the master schedule of departmental reports, including current, potential and completed procurement projects, corporate initiatives, contract renewal projects and project initiatives generated from procurement analysis of business needs and structure.
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Maintains accurate and timely status information for all procurement projects for regular activity reporting. Updates the master contract schedule with contract renewals well in advance of the expiration date. Attends meetings with process stakeholders to support planning and tracking procurement projects. Assist management to ensure audit controls are followed, PO's are processed correctly and assists with Ariba training as needed Tracks, analyzes and reports on appropriate metrics of process and performance that demonstrates that value is delivered, and contract obligations are met. Pro-actively investigates and determines the integrity of the system/data within source to pay procurement system to ensure proper functioning of the system and the accuracy of reports. Provide Source to Pay system troubleshooting expertise to answer questions and resolve problems at the individual, departmental and organizational levels. Identifies, recommends and implements continuous process improvements of the source to pay system. Provides guidance to and mentors lower level associates. Serves as the first escalation point for questions related to the Procurement System, Invoicing, the Procurement Process, and the Diversified Program.
- Monitors adherence to corporate policies for contracting and approval. Ensures current templates, process and resource documentation is in place for all team members to use. Develops and updates the process manual and guides to keep the process current.
- Develops training materials and delivery of training to the team, business owners, and other internal and external stakeholders.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
Position does not have direct reports but is expected to assist in guiding and mentoring less experienced staff. May lead a team of matrixed resources.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education Level: Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field OR in lieu of a Bachelor's degree, an additional 4 years of relevant work experience is required in addition to the required work experience.
Experience: 3 years experience in procurement operations and/or relevant professional experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)
- Knowledge of procurement techniques, research methodology, and analysis.
- Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
Salary Range: $51,048 - $101,387
Salary Range Disclaimer
The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the work is being performed. This compensation range is specific and considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilites of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, internal peer equity, and market and business consideration. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range, as compensation decisions depend on each case's facts and circumstances, including but not limited to experience, internal equity, and location. In addition to your compensation, CareFirst offers a comprehensive benefits package, various incentive programs/plans, and 401k contribution programs/plans (all benefits/incentives are subject to eligibility requirements).
Department
Vendor Management
Equal Employment Opportunity
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
Where To Apply
Please visit our website to apply: www.carefirst.com/careers
Federal Disc/Physical Demand
Note: The incumbent is required to immediately disclose any debarment, exclusion, or other event that makes him/her ineligible to perform work directly or indirectly on Federal health care programs.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The associate is primarily seated while performing the duties of the position. Occasional walking or standing is required. The hands are regularly used to write, type, key and handle or feel small controls and objects. The associate must frequently talk and hear. Weights up to 25 pounds are occasionally lifted.
Sponsorship in US
Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without Sponsorship.
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