Procurement Business Partner

EMC Insurance Companies

8d•$85,799 - $130,394•Remote

About The Position

At EMC, we’re all about working together to make an impact. As part of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to grow, contribute, and gain experience that matters. We strive to be caring leaders, close partners, and responsive experts—always supporting each other to do our best work. Join us, and let’s improve lives together. This position is eligible to work remotely anywhere in the United States with preference given to those who live in the Des Moines, Iowa area Essential Functions: Serves as procurement resource for assigned categories and/or departments through collaboration with business unit leaders. Collaborates with business units to understand the business needs, processes and procedures a supplier's products/services support. Acts as the key procurement contact for assigned business units, assisting with issue escalations and resolution, educating partners on policy, contract status, and payment processing. Leads the negotiation of the financials, contract length, and deliverable / product / service terms of supplier contracts, including implementing improvements to terms of contracts based on knowledge of business partner needs. Closely coordinates review of supplier contracts with adjacent business partners, such as Information Security, IT, Innovation, Risk Management, Privacy, and Legal, to ensure alignment between commercial, technical and legal terms and conditions of supplier contracts Leads the request process (RFx) with key suppliers in collaboration with needs and input from business units and key stakeholders. Works to identify and align supplier contracts in accordance with company policies. Provides post-contract support to business units regarding usage-based commercial terms and supports internal contract related questions. Supports and monitors supplier adherence to contracts. Develops and analyzes key reporting metrics designed to track overall efficiency of the process and internal spend data for assigned categories. Supports reporting and analysis to provide oversight of the supplier lifecycle. Maintains a level of expertise in an assigned category or categories to continue to monitor and evaluate potential new partnerships and/or tools to meet assigned category and/or business unit needs. Education & Experience:

Requirements

Bachelor's degree, preferably business, supply chain, or related field, or equivalent relevant experience
Seven years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supplier management, including contract negotiation experience or related experience
Thorough knowledge of contracting principles and the contract negotiation process including contract lifecycle management
Knowledge of Workday Strategic Sourcing or Scout RFP preferred
Excellent interpersonal skills, including contract negotiation
Excellent ability to read, comprehend, and communicate contractual language to make recommendations to stakeholders
Ability to work strategically and collaboratively across all departments at all levels
Strong knowledge of the RFx process
Advanced verbal and written communication skills, including documentation and presentation skills
Strong analytical ability, including strong knowledge of spend analytics
Strong computer skills, including MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Excellent analytical, investigative, and problem-solving abilities
Strong attention to detail, multi-tasking, organizational, and project management skills

Nice To Haves

Prior property and casualty insurance experience preferred
Relevant industry certification(s) or designation(s) preferred

Responsibilities

Serves as procurement resource for assigned categories and/or departments through collaboration with business unit leaders.
Collaborates with business units to understand the business needs, processes and procedures a supplier's products/services support.
Acts as the key procurement contact for assigned business units, assisting with issue escalations and resolution, educating partners on policy, contract status, and payment processing.
Leads the negotiation of the financials, contract length, and deliverable / product / service terms of supplier contracts, including implementing improvements to terms of contracts based on knowledge of business partner needs.
Closely coordinates review of supplier contracts with adjacent business partners, such as Information Security, IT, Innovation, Risk Management, Privacy, and Legal, to ensure alignment between commercial, technical and legal terms and conditions of supplier contracts
Leads the request process (RFx) with key suppliers in collaboration with needs and input from business units and key stakeholders.
Works to identify and align supplier contracts in accordance with company policies.
Provides post-contract support to business units regarding usage-based commercial terms and supports internal contract related questions.
Supports and monitors supplier adherence to contracts.
Develops and analyzes key reporting metrics designed to track overall efficiency of the process and internal spend data for assigned categories.
Supports reporting and analysis to provide oversight of the supplier lifecycle.
Maintains a level of expertise in an assigned category or categories to continue to monitor and evaluate potential new partnerships and/or tools to meet assigned category and/or business unit needs.

Benefits

More than 105 years of financial strength and stability
Named a five-star insurance carrier by Insurance Business America
Two-time recipient of the Best Practices Award of Excellence from the Independent Agents & Brokers of America
Multiple locations recognized as Top Workplaces based solely on team member feedback
Corporate culture that engages and empowers team members to achieve their best
Outstanding benefits with life, medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
Competitive paid time off plan and a full day of volunteer time off annually
Financial incentives, including a 401(k) plan match, pension plan, OneEMC bonus plan and recognition and anniversary awards
Professional development and growth opportunities, including tuition reimbursement
Wellness initiatives to improve team member well-being and reduce health insurance costs
Flexibility to dress for your day and opportunities for alternative work arrangements