Blue Cross NC · 1 week ago
Principal Category Management Analyst
United States
Full-time
Remote
Lead/Staff
$108K/yr - $173K/yr
8+ years expBlue Cross NC is seeking a Principal Category Management Analyst to lead supplier strategies, sourcing initiatives, and contract negotiations. The successful candidate will manage commercial activities, supplier contracts, and performance metrics, with responsibility for driving substantial cost savings through effective execution of supplier strategy and oversight of complex enterprise agreements.
Financial ServicesHealth InsuranceInsurance
Responsibilities
Implement Blue Cross NC enterprise sourcing strategy and drive millions in annual savings to meet established targets
Understand Blue Cross NC enterprise business needs and act as authoritative voice of Blue Cross NC to the suppliers regarding business needs, requirements, expectations, and direction
Lead and coordinate roadmap discussions and engagement with executives to establish the sourcing strategy for critical business capabilities
Understand, analyze, and forecast complex market and industry dynamics and share subject matter expertise and industry knowledge within the strategic portfolio of products and services
Conduct complex enterprise sourcing events with strategic suppliers, including development of project work plan, category profile, category strategy, minimum requirements and evaluation criteria, solicitation
Find solutions, build proposals, and execute sourcing events to meet business requirements, striking a balance between supply continuity, cost, and delivery
Develop and implement assorted bid documents and requests (i.e. RFP, RFI, RFQ); Manage status reporting and performance metrics of sourcing activities for strategic vendors
Partner with stakeholders to source products and services using proven tools, processes, and analytics to drive and achieve business results
Evaluate analyses of sourcing results from a total cost of ownership perspective and provide optimization recommendations
Participate in cross-functional teams responsible for complex vendor negotiations, including those that require specialized subject matter expertise, nonstandard risk mitigation solutions, and coordination of multiple arrangements
Lead supplier relationship management and performance for the largest and most complex suppliers in the Enterprise from both an operational and risk management perspective
Proactively establish and foster successful, positive working relationships with vendor personnel. Drive vendor engagement through formal and informal transactions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or advanced degree (where required)
8+ years of experience in related field
In lieu of degree, 10+ years of experience in related field
Preferred
Demonstrated success in developing and executing sourcing strategies across complex, multi-category healthcare payer environments
Ability to build multi‑year category strategies aligned to medical cost, operational performance, and enterprise initiatives
Knowledge of healthcare delivery models and service categories (UM vendors, analytics providers, payment integrity, clinical services, TPA, behavioral health solutions, digital health, etc.)
Strong command of complex services agreements, SOWs, KPIs, SLAs, and performance‑based contracting
Ability to quantify savings, avoided cost, and business value drivers
Proven ability to partner with clinical leaders, operations, finance, IT, and legal
Exceptional communication, leadership, and change management skills, with a focus on driving strategic transformation
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage along with numerous health and wellness programs.
Parental leave and support plus adoption and surrogacy assistance.
Career development programs and tuition reimbursement for continued education.
401k match including an annual company contribution.
Company
Blue Cross NC
It's an exciting time to work at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC). Health care is changing, and we're leading the way.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Tunde Sotunde
President and Chief Executive Officer
Caleb Davies
Medicaid Market CFO - Healthy Blue of NC Medicaid
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