Job Description:

Your RoleThe Global Business Services (GBS) department is responsible for delivering strategic and category supplier sourcing, contracting and governance excellence at Blue Shield of California. The Sourcing Specialist, Consultant will report to the Senior Manager, Sourcing. In this role you will focus on supporting the Blue Shield of California Pharmacy Services Business Unit in making effective sourcing decisions, and leading strategic, operational and transactional sourcing and contracting initiatives through execution.Your WorkIn this role, you will:Analyze the supplier market to identify best sources for acquisition of goods and servicesManage RFx process including supplier selection and qualification through a competitive bid process for goods andor servicesPromote small, disadvantaged, and minority-owned businesses through a supplier diversity programUtilize contract templates and create contract documents that fully encompass the business requirements and mitigate riskAssist the business to resolve supplier management issues such as supplier disputes andor supplier terminationProvide sourcing strategy advice and consultation to best achieve the business strategy and objectives Capture and aggregate business requirements for sourcing support requestedManage relationship with the businessProvide escalation point within Global Business Services (GBS)Provide guidance to business partners and seek alignment to influence cost savings and drive supplier rationalizationFacilitate supplier risk management, due diligence and onboarding activitiesLead, structure and guide business partners on complex contractsResearch cost drivers and conduct industry and spend analysis for the development of negotiation strategyContribute to the analysis of complex situations, identify risks and contribute to the development of risk mitigation ideasEnsure supplier management principles and best practices are incorporated into contractsWrite and negotiate statements of workAssist business partners in maintaining compliance with all Blue Shield of California policies regarding sourcing, contracting and purchasingPresent status and issue identificationresolution effectively to managementQUALIFICATIONSYour Knowledge and ExperienceRequires a bachelor's degree or equivalent experienceMinimum 7 years of relevant experience in a sourcing, contracting, and negotiations roleRequires deep knowledge of end-to-end sourcing and contracting typically obtained through experience combined with advanced educationLegal or paralegal experience preferred, preferably working directly with commercial contractsPrevious experience working in the healthcare, pharmaceutical, biotechnology or related services industry preferredPrevious experience leading a pharmaceutical pricing and contracting engagement from source to contract preferredContracting Expertise: Understand the key components of basic agreements and how legal terms impact business terms and vice versa. Be able to articulate high-level understanding of the issues with confidence to the legal team as relates to both client contract requirements and supplier editsContract Writing and Negotiation: Ability to understand how clauses relate to one another, including all exhibits and schedules. Ability to write clearly and concisely while adapting templates to fit the services being procured in accordance with client's expectations. Ability to review statements of work andor requirements provided by a business partner, identify risks, apply best practices and improve the quality of the work productProcurement Knowledge: Knowledge of procurement methods, technologies and processes. Ability to analyze and recommend improvements to a client's procurement organizationCompetitive Bid Experience: Experience in executing strategic competitive bids with a track record of delivering cost efficiencies and value across diverse portfolio of enterprise sourcing activities. Ability to manage complex competitive bid processesSourcing Project Management: Experience of managing sourcing projects from start to finish; strong ability to practice and apply time management skills to balance and manage the requirements of workload without missing deadlines. Ability to secure alignment with stakeholders and hold them accountable to deadlines, while communicating risks and necessary adjustments in a timely manner. Ability to manage multiple projects concurrentlyData analysis, strategic thinking, accuracy, attention to detail, and Microsoft Office skills Pay Range: The pay range for this role is $109,120.00 to $163,680.00 for California.Note: Please note that this range represents the pay range for this and many other positions at Blue Shield that fall into this pay grade. Blue Shield salaries are based on a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, location (California, Bay area, or outside California), and current employee salaries for similar roles.ABOUT BLUE SHIELDBlue Shield of California's mission is to ensure all Californians have access to high-quality health care at a sustainably affordable price. We are transforming health care in a way that genuinely serves our nonprofit mission by lowering costs, improving quality, and enhancing the member and physician experience.To fulfill our mission, we must ensure a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where all employees can be their authentic selves and fully contribute to meet the needs of the multifaceted communities we serve. Our continued commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion upholds our values and advances our goal of creating a healthcare system that is worthy of our family and friends while addressing health disparities, promoting social justice, and integrating health equity through our products, business practices, and presence as a corporate citizen.Blue Shield has received awards and recognition for being a certified Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work, Military Friendly Employer, People Companies that Care, a Leading Disability Employer, and one of California's top companies in volunteering and giving. Here at Blue Shield, we strive to make a positive change across our industry and communities - join us!Our Values:Honest. We hold ourselves to the highest ethical and integrity standards. We build trust by doing what we say we're going to do and by acknowledging and correcting where we fall short.Human. We strive to be our authentic selves, listening and communicating effectively, and showing empathy towards others by walking in their shoes.Courageous. We stand up for what we believe in and are committed to the hard work necessary to achieve our ambitious goals.Our Workplace Model:Blue Shield of California is dedicated to making work-life balance a reality. Whether you prefer to work in an office or from home, we understand flexibility is more important than ever. That's why Blue Shield is a hybrid company, offering you the opportunity to decide where you can do your best and most meaningful work.Two ways of working: Hybrid (our default) and officeHybrid - In a business unit approved office a few times per year to 3 days per week, on averageOffice - In a business unit approved office 4+ days a week, on average. If the role you're applying for is deemed an "Essential Role," the company has determined that the role can only be performed in a Blue Shield office or in the field and would require your to meet the office worker classification.Physical Requirements: Office Environment - roles involving part to full time schedule in Office Environment. Due to the current public health emergency in California, Blue Shield employees are almost all working remotely. Based in our physical offices and work from home officedeskwork - Activity level: Sedentary, frequency most of work day.Please click here for further physical requirement detail. Equal Employment Opportunity: External hires must pass a background checkdrug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest records andor conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, State and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability status and any other classification protected by Federal, State and local laws.