Description
Summary
The Consultant, GPO leads smaller projects and portions of larger projects to help develop strategic contracting opportunities to improve the competitive position of the Blue System and assists in the economic and financial analysis of these opportunities.
Through market research, data collection and analysis, risk evaluation, team interaction and project management the consultant is responsible for assisting in structuring supplier relationships which provide strategic and tactical solutions for Blue Plans and the Blue System.
The emphasis is placed on category / contract ownership, sourcing and negotiating with suppliers to maximize the value for Blue Plans.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to :
Grows the category assigned both through the addition of new national agreements, agreement expansion and Blue Plan adoption / utilization.
Responsible for the day-to-day management of contracts assigned.
Organizes and synthesizes financial data and other information to identify and communicate key findings.
Maintains financial viability and takes ownership of category.
Prepares reports, written materials, spreadsheets, promotional materials and presentations to support the work within categories assigned.
Engages Plans and suppliers regularly through 1 : 1 communications, meetings, presentations, webinars, etc.
Conducts market research to validate category performance, identifies trends / new opportunities and is a subject matter expert within the category.
Interacts with key stakeholders and external suppliers to lead in collecting information, conducting surveys and exploring potential opportunities within assigned category.
Conducts RFx for assigned categories.
Required Education, Certifications and Experience
Bachelor degree in related discipline (Supply Chain Management, Finance, Economics, Business Administration).
Minimum of three years related business experience.
Three years experience in sourcing or any related function.
Experience managing projects.
Experience creating reports / project management plans to track category progress and financial tracking.
Experience engaging key stakeholders and leadership.
Experience creating presentations, draft articles to further marketing initiatives.
Experience engaging various industry suppliers.
Experience serving as a category subject matter expert.
Demonstrate ability to work independently and take ownership of assigned categories.
Strong written and oral communication and presentation skills.
Preferred Education, Certifications and Experience
Strong project management skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
People Management No
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