• Job Description

  Req#: R1035250

  
  Summary
  

  Why should you join the BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina family of companies? Other companies come and go, but for more than seven decades we’ve been part of the national landscape, with our roots firmly embedded in the South Carolina community. We are the largest insurance company in South Carolina … and much more. We are one of the nation’s leading administrators of government contracts. We operate one of the most sophisticated data processing centers in the Southeast. We also have a diverse family of subsidiary companies that allows us to build on a variety of business strengths. We deliver outstanding service to our customers. If you are dedicated to the same philosophy, consider joining our team!

  
  Description
  

  Position Purpose:

  Provide strategic vendor reports data analysis, registration, and coordination of vendor information with I/S Contracts. Responsible for providing assistance in the acquisition, negotiation and renewal functions related to IT vendor contracts. Register vendors for IT contracts and manages databases for IT vendor contracts.

  What You'll Do:

  •35% Assists in the acquisition, negotiation, and renewal functions related to IT vendor contracts. Reviews, analyzes and creates hierarchy for IT vendor agreements. Maintains and updates various IT vendor databases in support of area workflow and department projects.

  •35% Perform quality reviews of databases to ensure agreements are entered correctly. Works with staff to correct and advise of proper protocols.

  •10% Trains and assists new employees with processes and procedures of the databases. Creates work instructions, procedures and standards for databases.

  •10% Request vendor registrations from new and established vendors and assists IT Payables with finalizing the required documentation.

  •10% Creates, reviews, maintains, and completes various reports for management.

  To Qualify for This Position, You'll Need:

  Required Education:

  • Bachelor's Degree OR,

  • 4 years job related work experience OR,

  • Associate's and 2 years job related work experience

  Required Work Experience:

  •4 years project coordination or other related work experience.

  Required Skills and Abilities:

  • Excellent organizational skills and quality research skills.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

  • Demonstrated skills to work with and assist others.

  • Ability to acquire in-depth knowledge of department functions, procedures and workflow.

  • Analytical or critical thinking skills.

  • Good judgment skills.

  • Ability to handle confidential or sensitive information with discretion.

  • Ability to work in a team environment and prioritize work effectively.

  • Ability to assist in the preparation, documentation, and presentation of recommendations to management.

  Required Software and Other Tools:

  • Microsoft Office.

  We Prefer That You Have:

  • Ability to acquire knowledge of procedures for the supported business

  unit.

  • Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical personnel.

  • Understanding of how Vendor Management affects an organization and is able to link it to business processes. Good analytical and conceptual skills.

  Preferred Software and Other Tools:

  • Smart Cloud Control Desktop

  Work Environment: Fast paced, multi-platformed environment which may require action and response 24X7 to support the technical business needs of the customer.

  
  
  

  We participate in E-Verify and comply with the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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  Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

  BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and our subsidiary companies maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment to promote employment opportunities for persons regardless of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, weight, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other legally protected status. Additionally, as a federal contractor, the company maintains Affirmative Action programs to promote employment opportunities for minorities, females, disabled individuals and veterans. It is our policy to provide equal opportunities in all phases of the employment process and to comply with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.

  We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with physical and mental disabilities.

  If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail mycareer.help@bcbssc.com or call 1-800-288-2227, ext. 47480 with the nature of your request. We will make a determination regarding your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

• About the company

  When you hear "BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina," you'll see people nodding in recognition. Most everyone knows who we are. As the only South Carolina-owned and operated health insurance carrier, we have been offering security to Palmetto State citizens for more than 70 years. We are also one of South Carolina's largest employers.

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