Senior Procurement Specialist (Medicare/Medicaid)

OVERVIEW :

Our client, a provider of Health, Dental, Vision, Medicaid, and Medicare Healthcare service plans in the state of California with 4.

7 million members and $22.9 billion of annual revenues , seeks an accomplished Senior Procurement Specialist (Medicare / Medicaid) .

IMPORTANT NOTES :

• This will be 6 months assignment with possible extension.
• This will be a local remote role.
• Work Schedule : 08 : 30 AM - 05 : 30 PM (Mon- Fri) (Pacific Time).
• Client Location : 601 12th St Oakland, CA 94607.
• Candidate MUST have high-speed wired internet connection. Wi-Fi / Wireless connections are not allowed.
• Candidate MUST have a reliable home-office environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Manage sourcing intake including assessing sourcing / contracting request, ensuring actionable requirements are met, engaging stakeholders as necessary, and providing guidance regarding the sourcing / contracting process.
• Manage relationship with business unit and act as a trusted advisor and provide leadership through sourcing strategy advice and consultation to best achieve the business strategy and objectives.
• Capture and aggregate business requirements for sourcing support requested.
• Build and execute procurement plan with Business Units
• Analyze business unit demand and support overall capacity planning and alignment. Capture / Define demand forecasts and annual budget and provide supplier / market insights as part of business unit plans.
• Provide guidance to Business partners and seek alignment to influence spend and cost savings through vendor rationalization and driving economies of scale.
• Analyze the supply market to identify best sources for acquisition of goods and services.
• Manage RFx process - Manage vendor selection and qualification through a competitive bid process for goods and / or services.
• Lead, structure and guide business partners on complex contracts.
• Research cost drivers and conduct industry analysis for the development of negotiation strategy. Conduct spends analytics.
• Utilize contract templates and create contract draft documents that fully encompass the business requirements. Write and negotiate Statements of Work.
• Assist the Business in maintaining compliance with all client's policies regarding contracting and purchasing.
• Assist the Business to resolve vendor management issues such as vendor disputes and / or vendor termination.
• Facilitate vendor risk management, due diligence and on boarding activities.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS :

• Bachelor’s degree is required MBA preferred.
• Certified Outsourcing Professional or Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) is a plus.
• Candidate must have 5 years of Vendor management & contracting experience within Healthcare (Medicare / Medicaid) or Pharma Industry.
• Candidate must have 3-5 years of experience with RFX & Competitive Bidding (RFP's / RFQ's).
• Candidate must have strong background in Procurement & contracting with in healthcare or clinical or pharma industry.
• Candidate must have advanced level of expertise using MS Excel.

I'd love to talk to you if you think this position is right up your alley, and assure a prompt communication, whichever direction.

If you're looking for rewarding employment and a company that puts its employees first, we'd like to work with you.

Recruiter Name : Jatin Rattan

Title : Senior Recruiter