Claims Supplier Management Analyst

Sentry Insurance•Stevens Point, WI

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Oversees the operational and strategic management of the claims supplier portfolio to optimize the value, cost, and risk. This role will report to our Stevens Point, WI office. Our Claims Supplier Management Analyst will oversee the operational and strategic management of the claims supplier portfolio to optimize the value, cost, and risk. You will collaborate with claims management (supplier relationship and application owners), IT management, and corporate procurement in supplier acquisition, compliance, maintenance renewals, service level agreement adherence, and more. In addition, you will… Maintain a comprehensive listing and overview of claims suppliers and services. Compile and monitor supplier contract dates and provide timely awareness of renewal dates to enable visibility of key contract items such as contract terms, pricing, current costs, and SLA Adherence. Coordinate quarterly business reviews/annual reviews/partnership reviews and support monthly invoicing as applicable. Identify potential supplier opportunities, compile a comparison analysis, and coordinate discovery discussions between claims, IT, procurement and suppliers. Provide support during the audits and assist with dispute resolution. Contribute to the development and implementation of supplier management strategies and approaches to minimize compliance and security risks.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
Minimum 3 years of related work experience
experience in software asset management and licensing is strongly preferred.
Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Knowledge of software asset management tools technologies, and principles/practices.
Familiarity with hardware technology and configurations including virtualization; experience with and/or understanding of configuration management database documentation.
Proven ability to engage others in collaborating to resolve problems/issues.
Knowledge of product use rights for software publishers and understanding software contractual agreements and compliance.
Proficiency with excel, specifically pivot tables, v-lookups, and functional agreements.

Nice To Haves

Certified Software Asset Manager certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain a comprehensive listing and overview of claims suppliers and services.
Compile and monitor supplier contract dates and provide timely awareness of renewal dates to enable visibility of key contract items such as contract terms, pricing, current costs, and SLA Adherence.
Coordinate quarterly business reviews/annual reviews/partnership reviews and support monthly invoicing as applicable.
Identify potential supplier opportunities, compile a comparison analysis, and coordinate discovery discussions between claims, IT, procurement and suppliers.
Provide support during the audits and assist with dispute resolution.
Contribute to the development and implementation of supplier management strategies and approaches to minimize compliance and security risks.

Benefits

Flexibility through a scheduled Hybrid work model
In-office workspace and materials for your home office
Laptop provided prior to start
Equipment for your home office
Meal Subsidy available for associates who report to an office
401(K) plan with a dollar for dollar match on your first eight percent , plus immediate vesting
Sentry University (SentryU)
Tuition Reimbursement program
Generous Paid-Time Off plan
Volunteer-Time off
Group Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance
Parental leave
Health and Wellness benefits
Well-being and Employee Assistance programs
Sentry Foundation gift matching program