Manager - Corporate Procurement Operations

<p>With more than 7,000 employees, we are the largest health insurance company in Michigan. We offer an exciting work environment with a diverse group of employees. Our goal is to make health insurance easier for our members. We want to transform the industry and become a resource that people can trust.</p>

Detroit, MI

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

When you think of <a href="https://www.bcbsm.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan</a> for health insurance, you can know you&rsquo;re getting much more. We're a company founded on a tradition of affordable, quality health care for everyone, improving the present and investing in the future.<br /><br />We offer:<br />Plans for employers and individuals that meet today&rsquo;s needs, budgets and lifestyle<br />The largest network of doctors and hospitals in the state<br />Lower health care costs Higher quality health care<br />Award-winning diversity practices<br />Grants and programs that promote better health throughout Michigan<br /><strong><br />Mission:&nbsp;</strong>We commit to being our members&rsquo; trusted partner by providing affordable, innovative products that improve their care and health.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.bcbsm.com/index/about-us/our-company.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Click here</strong></a> to learn more about our commitment to our Social Mission, view company updates and reviews, and view our awards &amp; accolades.<br /><br />Learn more about your options as an external candidate. <a href="https://bcbsm.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here</a> to view open positions. http://www.bcbsm.com

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Full-Time

Competitive Total Compensation Package

Overview: <p>Responsible to plan, organize, direct, control, and lead assigned business unit; specialize in development, planning, and leadership; operate within broad objectives to ensure optimum utilization of capital, manpower, and equipment for the assigned business unit.</p>
Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Manage activities of a department including but not limited to planning, problem solving, staff development and communication.</li> <li>Execute function/area objectives that support continuous improvement.</li> <li>Manage professional, exempt, and non-exempt non-bargaining and bargaining unit employees. Responsible for special projects and/or problem resolutions.</li> <li>Provide effective and efficient solutions to complex business problems.</li> <li>Provide high level oversight and leadership.</li> <li>Other Duties may be assigned.</li> </ul>
Requirements: <p><strong>Department Preferences:</strong></p> <p>Manage 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.</p> <ul> <li>Ability to create a vision for the team and lead the team to attain the vision.</li> <li>Must be able to challenge status quo, current practices and assumptions in pursuit of continuous improvement.</li> <li>The employee will be driving process improvements and process documentation.</li> <li>Must be able to have clear communication, specific measurements that are meaningful to stakeholders and drive strategic objectives.</li> <li>Ability to effectively utilize metrics to measure team and individual team member performance.</li> <li>Proven ability to build a strong team through an emphasis in diversity and inclusion.</li> <li>Proven ability to establish and maintain a broad, diverse network of relationships throughout the organization including counterparts in Legal, Audit, HR, Risk Management and various business divisions.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's Degree in related field required. Master's Degree in related field considered a plus.</li> <li>Five (5) to ten (10) years experience in related field including experience in a leadership role.</li> <li>Ability to work under general direction.</li> <li>Ability to work effectively in a team environment.</li> <li>Good analytical, organizational, planning, verbal and written communication skills.</li> <li>Other related skills and/or abilities may be required to perform this job.</li> <li>Valid Michigan Accident and Health Insurance License.</li> <li>Valid and unrestricted driver's license is required.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Certificates , Licenses, Registrations:</strong></p> <p>If an employee is selling/negotiating rates as part of the duties and responsibilities of this job, the following licenses are required within 90 days of the employee's start date or the license expiration date.</p> <ul> <li>Valid Michigan Accident and Health Insurance License</li> <li>Valid Michigan driver's license required.</li> </ul>