Sr Supplier Management Analyst - Specialty Pharmacy Contracts

Health Care Service Corporation • Chicago, IL

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

At HCSC, employees are the cornerstone of their business and the foundation to their success. They empower employees with curated development plans that foster growth and promote rewarding, fulfilling careers. This position is responsible for the management of key pharmacy suppliers, business relationships and operational performance. Functional responsibilities to execute on the supplier management framework include strategic supplier selection, contracting, compliance, performance management and relationship management. The role involves partnering with internal business areas and suppliers to define and ensure business expectations and contractual obligations are met, and executing strategic implementation and processes to support iterative evaluation of value delivered.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and 5 years of experience in managing supplier relationships OR 9 years of experience in managing supplier relationships
• Demonstrates ability to influence change
• Experience delivering cross functional projects within a matrixed organization
• Experience managing contracts, customer relationships, suppliers, and strategic sourcing
• Experience managing difficult relationships and resolving conflict
• Ability to synthesize, simplify, and standardize concepts/processes toward tangible results
• Ability to influence, negotiate, and execute while navigating customer relationships
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively and professionally with co-workers, management, customers, etc.
• Ability to manage time effectively, prioritize, and make trade-off decisions
• Analytical thinking and consultative problem solving
• Teamwork and collaboration

Nice To Haves

• Knowledgeable in Pharmacy or Medical Drug procurement and Health Plan drug reimbursement
• Knowledge of Contract Financial Management practices including invoice tracking and budget analysis
• Prior experience in strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and managing complex third-party relationships
• Experience with supplier performance management or analytics
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or MBA
• Advanced education or certifications in Supplier Management

Responsibilities

• Strategic supplier selection
• Contracting
• Compliance
• Performance management
• Relationship management
• Partner with internal business areas and suppliers to define and ensure business expectations and contractual obligations are met
• Execute strategic implementation and processes to support iterative evaluation of value delivered

Benefits

• Health and wellness benefits
• 401(k) savings plan
• Pension plan
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• Disability insurance
• Supplemental life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Annual incentive bonus plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees