Team Leader II - Corporate Procurement

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Detroit, MI

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

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Full-time

Competitive Total Compensation Package

Overview: Department Preferences: Lead a team responsible for negotiating commercial contracts and/or leading sourcing initiatives with suppliers to the BCBSM enterprise to obtain optimal value for goods and services.<br /><br />Understand and enforce procurement policies and procedures and ensure that they are followed. Satisfy compliance requirements
Responsibilities: <ul><li>Train and coach staff on the RF(X) process events utilizing Oracle PeopleSoft Strategic Sourcing module; subject matter expert for module.</li><li>Provide support and guidance related to sourcing and contract related activities</li><li>Continually collaborate to streamline and develop efficiencies within the sourcing process to reduce time for completion.</li><li>Drive process improvements and process documentation.</li><li>Manage departmental reporting and focus on metrics integrity</li><li>Manage RFx activities and contracting assignments in addition to leadership responsibilities Responsible for planning, coordinating and supervising assigned departments(s)/area(s) to ensure an efficient and cost effective area of responsibility in accordance with established corporate and departmental policies and procedures.</li><li>Supervise and promote the professional development of assigned staff through selection, development, and exploration of more effective methods of managing projects and time.</li><li>Research, (internally and externally), initiate, and plan strategic changes in assigned department(s)/area(s) to optimize technologies and personnel.</li><li>Recommend and assist in acquisition of technology and other tools or equipment and resources to optimize departmental performance and output.</li><li>Prioritize and assign work to employees and initiate corrective measures to resolve problems, including scheduling or adjusting overtime requirements as necessary.</li><li>Interface with diverse levels of internal and external personnel to develop and maintain effective rapport and to resolve issues and inquiries.</li><li>Administer and adhere to Corporate and departmental policies, practices and procedures. </li></ul>
Requirements: <ul><li>Bachelor's Degree in related field preferred. </li><li>A minimum of 90 college credits is required. </li><li>Five (5) years of BCBSM/BCN and/or related field experience including at least two (2) years of experience </li><li>in a leadership role. </li><li>Strong organizational, planning, analytical and communication skills. </li><li>Excellent interpersonal skills necessary to interact with all levels of personnel. </li><li>Working knowledge of PC application and/or mainframe systems preferred. </li><li>Other related skills and/or abilities may be required to perform this job. </li></ul>