Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts · 3 hours ago
Vice President, Procurement
Boston, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
15+ years expBlue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts is seeking a Vice President of Procurement to lead the enterprise procurement, sourcing, and vendor contracting strategy. This role will be pivotal in shaping vendor partnerships to drive speed, quality, and innovation while overseeing a team and managing significant annual spend.
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Responsibilities
Define and lead the enterprise procurement and vendor management strategy - with emphasis on balancing cost, quality, risk and speed to meet evolving business needs
Establish and maintain a consistent vendor management framework to ensure disciplined selection, evaluation and performance monitoring of vendors across the enterprise
Oversee all non-provider contracting in close partnership with key business stakeholders to ensure timely, high-quality agreements that protect and enable the organization
Collaborate with key business stakeholders (Enterprise Technology, Security, and Finance) partners to ensure sourcing and contracting decisions align with the enterprise strategy and business priorities
Streamline procurement processes and leverage technology and AI to Improve cycle time, visibility, and value creation across spend categories
Lead, mentor and develop a 15-20-person team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement
Qualification
Required
15+ years of experience in procurement, vendor management and sourcing in large, enterprise-wide teams
Proven experience driving procurement transformation in complex, regulated, or matrixed environments
Deep knowledge of sourcing strategies, contract lifecycle management, vendor risk management and spend optimization
Strong financial acumen and experience managing multi-million-dollar budgets
Demonstrated ability to partner effectively with senior leaders and influence enterprise decisions
Commitment to being in the office at least two days a week (offices in Hingham and Back Bay), after successful onboarding with more in-office presence
Define and lead the enterprise procurement and vendor management strategy - with emphasis on balancing cost, quality, risk and speed to meet evolving business needs
Establish and maintain a consistent vendor management framework to ensure disciplined selection, evaluation and performance monitoring of vendors across the enterprise
Oversee all non-provider contracting in close partnership with key business stakeholders to ensure timely, high-quality agreements that protect and enable the organization
Collaborate with key business stakeholders (Enterprise Technology, Security, and Finance) partners to ensure sourcing and contracting decisions align with the enterprise strategy and business priorities
Streamline procurement processes and leverage technology and AI to improve cycle time, visibility, and value creation across spend categories
Lead, mentor and develop a 15-20-person team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement
Strategic procurement leadership: proven ability to design and lead an enterprise-wide procurement and vendor management strategy that aligns to business goals, drives measurable value and enables faster decision-making across the organization
Operational agility and technology-enablement: proven track record of streamlining and digitizing procurement processes, leveraging automation and AI-enabled insights to improve cycle time, transparency and employee experience
Vendor and risk management excellence: demonstrated success establishing vendor governance frameworks, performance metrics, and disciplined risk management processes that ensure compliance, mitigate exposure and enhance partnership quality
Cross-functional collaboration and influence: strong interpersonal and communication skills with a track record of influencing senior executives and cross-functional partners and stakeholders in a matrixed environment
Team leadership: Inspire and lead teams by connecting daily work to enterprise strategy and goals and committed to fostering a team culture grounded in growth, psychological safety and shared accountability
Enterprise mindset and commitment to the company's mission and values
“Player-coach” mindset – balancing strategic thinking with operational execution
Solution-oriented and comfortable leading through ambiguity
Strong interpersonal skills to build healthy, collaborative, and trusting relationships across the company
Strong executive presence with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Preferred
Healthcare or insurance experience is strongly preferred
Benefits
Paid time off
Medical/dental/vision insurance
401(k)
Suite of well-being benefits
Company
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts is a state licensed private health insurance company
1001-5000 employees
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President and Chief Executive Officer
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Chief Strategy Officer
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