Sourcing Analyst (1)

Summary

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey empowers our members to achieve their best health. For over 90 years, we have been New Jersey's health solutions leader driving innovations that improve health care quality, affordability, and member experience. Our members are our neighbors, our friends, and our families. It is this understanding that drives us to better serve and care for the 3.5 million people who place their trust in us. We pride ourselves on our best-in-class employees and strive to maintain an innovative and inclusive environment that allows them to thrive. When our employees bring their best and succeed, the Company succeeds.

About the Role

This is an entry level position responsible for the cost efficient and effective procurement of goods and services. The position is responsible for assisting in the selection, development, negotiation, and execution of contracts that cover a wide variety of specifications and commercial items or services. The incumbent will also be responsible for gathering and presenting utilization and spend information for the purpose of building and managing sourcing category strategies.

What You'll Do

Responsibilities:

• Works with internal clients to integrate procurement processes and policies into regular business practice, including assisting with accurate completion of WorkDay processes and compliance with procurement policies.
  
• Works with Strategic Sourcing Staff, internal clients and external suppliers on the creation, dissemination, and management of RF(x) related activities.
  
• Procures goods and services as assigned via eProcurement tools. Evaluates products and services for overall value (including price, quality, etc.)
  
• In coordination with other members of the Strategic Sourcing team, internal clients, and suppliers - Obtain quotes; conduct cost analysis; and participate and price and term/condition negotiations.
  
• Acts as first tier problem resolution concerning quality, deliveries, Accounts Payable issues, outstanding items, damaged goods and incorrect shipments
  
• Assists other Strategic Sourcing staff with special projects
  
• Generates queries and reports from the appropriate Strategic Sourcing systems for internal customers as requested
  

What You Bring

Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma/GED required.
  
• 1- 2 years of experience in strategic sourcing/procurement field preferred.
  

Knowledge:

• Preferred - Healthcare Industry, Contracting (Legal), Finance, Technology, Workday
  

Skills and Abilities:

• Requires an ability to think analytically
  
• Requires good oral, written, listening and interpersonal skills
  
• Requires good PC skills (MS Office)
  
• Prefers working knowledge of eProcurement systems (i.e. WorkDay, Icertis, Cognos)
  

Why Horizon?

At Horizon, you'll do meaningful work that directly improves lives-while being supported by a mission-driven organization that values expertise, collaboration, and growth. We believe that when our people thrive, our communities do too. If you are passionate about making an impact, we'd love to hear from you!

Salary Range:
$63,000 - $84,420

This compensation range is specific to the job level and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to: education, experience, licensure, certifications, geographic location, and internal equity. This range has been created in good faith based on information known to Horizon at the time of posting. Compensation decisions are dependent on the circumstances of each case. Horizon also provides a comprehensive compensation and benefits package which includes:

• Comprehensive health benefits (Medical/Dental/Vision)
  
• Retirement Plans
  
• Generous PTO
  
• Incentive Plans
  
• Wellness Programs
  
• Paid Volunteer Time Off
  
• Tuition Reimbursement
  

Disclaimer:

Horizon BCBSNJ employees must live in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut or Delaware. This job summary has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by colleagues within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of colleagues assigned to this job.

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability and any other protected class as required by federal, state or local law. Horizon will consider reasonable accommodation requests as part of the recruiting and hiring process.

Job Description

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey empowers our members to achieve their best health. For over 90 years, we have been New Jersey's health solutions leader driving innovations that improve health care quality, affordability, and member experience. Our members are our neighbors, our friends, and our families. It is this understanding that drives us to better serve and care for the 3.5 million people who place their trust in us. We pride ourselves on our best-in-class employees and strive to maintain an innovative and inclusive environment that allows them to thrive. When our employees bring their best and succeed, the Company succeeds.

About the Role

This is an entry level position responsible for the cost efficient and effective procurement of goods and services. The position is responsible for assisting in the selection, development, negotiation, and execution of contracts that cover a wide variety of specifications and commercial items or services. The incumbent will also be responsible for gathering and presenting utilization and spend information for the purpose of building and managing sourcing category strategies.

What You'll Do

Responsibilities:

• Works with internal clients to integrate procurement processes and policies into regular business practice, including assisting with accurate completion of WorkDay processes and compliance with procurement policies.
  
• Works with Strategic Sourcing Staff, internal clients and external suppliers on the creation, dissemination, and management of RF(x) related activities.
  
• Procures goods and services as assigned via eProcurement tools. Evaluates products and services for overall value (including price, quality, etc.)
  
• In coordination with other members of the Strategic Sourcing team, internal clients, and suppliers - Obtain quotes; conduct cost analysis; and participate and price and term/condition negotiations.
  
• Acts as first tier problem resolution concerning quality, deliveries, Accounts Payable issues, outstanding items, damaged goods and incorrect shipments
  
• Assists other Strategic Sourcing staff with special projects
  
• Generates queries and reports from the appropriate Strategic Sourcing systems for internal customers as requested
  

What You Bring

Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma/GED required.
  
• 1- 2 years of experience in strategic sourcing/procurement field preferred.
  

Knowledge:

• Preferred - Healthcare Industry, Contracting (Legal), Finance, Technology, Workday
  

Skills and Abilities:

• Requires an ability to think analytically
  
• Requires good oral, written, listening and interpersonal skills
  
• Requires good PC skills (MS Office)
  
• Prefers working knowledge of eProcurement systems (i.e. WorkDay, Icertis, Cognos)
  

Why Horizon?

At Horizon, you'll do meaningful work that directly improves lives-while being supported by a mission-driven organization that values expertise, collaboration, and growth. We believe that when our people thrive, our communities do too. If you are passionate about making an impact, we'd love to hear from you!

Salary Range:
$63,000 - $84,420

This compensation range is specific to the job level and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to: education, experience, licensure, certifications, geographic location, and internal equity. This range has been created in good faith based on information known to Horizon at the time of posting. Compensation decisions are dependent on the circumstances of each case. Horizon also provides a comprehensive compensation and benefits package which includes:

• Comprehensive health benefits (Medical/Dental/Vision)
  
• Retirement Plans
  
• Generous PTO
  
• Incentive Plans
  
• Wellness Programs
  
• Paid Volunteer Time Off
  
• Tuition Reimbursement
  

Disclaimer:

Horizon BCBSNJ employees must live in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut or Delaware. This job summary has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by colleagues within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of colleagues assigned to this job.

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability and any other protected class as required by federal, state or local law. Horizon will consider reasonable accommodation requests as part of the recruiting and hiring process.