Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island · 1 month ago
Business Analyst -Supplier Engagement & Innovation
Providence, RI
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$65K/yr - $97K/yr
5+ years expBlue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI) is dedicated to serving the health and well-being of Rhode Islanders. They are seeking a Business Analyst for Supplier Engagement & Innovation to collaborate with stakeholders, manage vendor relationships, and develop training programs to enhance supplier engagement.
Insurance
Responsibilities
Collaborate with appropriate stakeholders to track, measure, report and evaluate vendor classification status, Tier II program and any additional data related strategies adopted for the program
Identify and attend engagement opportunities to ensure a comprehensive vendor pool
Manage, review and respond to inquiries from various internal channels
Work with the marketing and communications teams to maintain and update relevant content on the company’s intranet and website
Identify qualified, prospective small and prospective vendors that are representative of a comprehensive enterprise ecosystem, inclusive of certified non-traditional suppliers, socially disadvantaged, small and historically underutilized enterprises and facilitates introductory discussions with procurement associates and/or business owners
Develop relationships with internal stakeholders to ensure understanding of and engagement with supplier engagement & innovation initiatives and provide consultative support to internal business owners to design, streamline, and manage the engagement with vendors
Work with internal and external stakeholders to assist in the development of a supplier engagement & innovation training, mentoring and networking program
Seek out, identify and execute on participation of local events and opportunities (i.e. trade shows, markets, educational seminars, web tutorials etc.)
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business management, communications, or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Five or more years of experience in supply chain management, supplier engagement, small business support, data analytics
Preferred
Experience building relationships with business and business stakeholders
Knowledge of BCBSRI business activities or previous healthcare industry experience
Strategic and critical thinking skills
Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret the data to communicate trends and best practices
Strong business acumen and political savvy
Strong negotiation skills
Strong problem-solving skills
Ability to work effectively with a wide variety of people in individual and group settings
Strong organizing skills, with the ability to prioritize and respond to shifting deadlines and work independently
Strong time management skills
Strong attention to details
Ability to manage diverse and deadline-oriented workflow
Work effectively with a diverse workforce
Travel required
Benefits
Flexible work arrangements that include remote and hybrid opportunities
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Assist with student-loan repayment
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Programs that support your mental health and well-being
Bonuses and investment plans
Additional paid time to volunteer
Company
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island
At Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI), we know that health is more than what happens at the doctor’s office.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Martha Wofford
President and CEO
James Joy
Chief Financial Officer - Retired
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