Senior Strategic Procurement Analyst

Government Employees Health Association, Inc.

Job Overview

Location

Remote

Job Type

Full-time

Full Job Description

📋 Description

• As a Senior Strategic Procurement Analyst at Government Employees Health Association, Inc. (G.E.H.A), you will play a pivotal role in optimizing our vendor relationships and ensuring the cost-effectiveness and quality of our partnerships. This remote position is crucial for managing high-impact vendors that significantly influence company costs and program completion, acting as the primary point of contact for any issues that arise within the Vendor Manager Office division.
• Your responsibilities will encompass the entire lifecycle of external partnerships, from initial onboarding to ongoing performance management. You will be instrumental in ensuring that new partners meet G.E.H.A's stringent quality, cost, and compliance requirements, setting the stage for successful collaborations.
• A core aspect of this role involves leading the supplier selection process. This includes developing and executing comprehensive Request for Proposal (RFP) processes end-to-end, meticulously evaluating potential partners, negotiating favorable contract terms and conditions, and fostering strong, productive supplier relationships.
• You will be tasked with monitoring the daily workflow of our external partners, providing essential guidance on processes, and managing special handling for major expenses. This oversight ensures that our operational efficiency remains high and that financial resources are utilized effectively.
• A key duty is the active management of the daily performance of both current and future external partnerships. You will establish clear work priorities, closely monitor the output of these partners, and review their performance against established benchmarks.
• Maintaining and tracking performance criteria as outlined in contracts is paramount. You will regularly evaluate how partners measure up against these contractual obligations, providing monthly performance summaries to stakeholders. This data-driven approach allows for continuous improvement and accountability.
• Furthermore, you will assess the knowledge and skill levels of the external partners' staffing to ensure they possess the necessary expertise to meet and exceed G.E.H.A's business requirements. This includes identifying any training needs and ensuring that partners are equipped to handle evolving business demands.
• Preparing detailed analyses to evaluate partner contract performance will be essential for the approval of monthly invoices, ensuring financial accuracy and adherence to contractual agreements.
• You will also be responsible for managing grievances and partner relation issues, escalating complex problems to the Director when necessary, thereby maintaining harmonious and productive working relationships.
• A significant part of your role will involve providing proper training to current and future external partners on new G.E.H.A processes and reinforcing existing procedures. This ensures consistency and understanding across all partnerships.
• You will also monitor the recruitment efforts of our partners to guarantee they maintain adequate staffing levels to support G.E.H.A's business requirements, ensuring continuity and capacity.
• Collaborating closely with your manager, you will design and implement metrics and processes for the consistent review and management of partner relationships, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Working with executives, you will determine and analyze new vendor relationships, managing the entire RFP process to identify the best partners for G.E.H.A's strategic needs.
• You will be responsible for building a standardized RFP process that can be applied across all contracts, defining renewal cadences, authorization levels, and other critical contract management elements.
• This role also involves undertaking other miscellaneous projects as assigned, demonstrating flexibility and a willingness to contribute to broader organizational goals.
• The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of strategic sourcing, procurement, and supply chain management, coupled with proven leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, are essential for effectively training and leading partners.
• This position requires a proactive approach to identifying business needs and developing effective solutions, leveraging business analysis skills to drive strategic procurement initiatives.
• Project management skills are also vital, enabling you to adapt plans and priorities to meet evolving business needs and ensure successful project outcomes.
• As a remote employee, you must meet specific technical requirements, including high-speed internet service (Fiber, DSL, or cable modem with minimum speeds of 30mbps download/5mbps upload and latency below 80 ms) and a dedicated, interruption-free workspace to ensure the protection of sensitive member information (PHI/HIPAA).
• This role offers a unique opportunity to significantly impact G.E.H.A's operational efficiency and financial health by shaping and managing critical vendor partnerships.

🎯 Requirements

• 6-9 years of demonstrated experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Proven track record in developing and implementing strategic sourcing strategies, including end-to-end RFP process management.
• Strong negotiation skills and proficiency in sourcing tools and software applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with experience in training and leading teams or partners.

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive pay/salary ranges with an incentive plan.
• Comprehensive Health, Vision, and Dental benefits effective day one.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match (dollar for dollar up to 4% employee contribution) plus a 6% annual company contribution.
• Robust employee well-being program and paid time off.
• Company-provided Basic Life and AD&D insurance, as well as Short-Term & Long-Term Disability coverage.

Skills & Technologies

Fiber

Senior

Remote

$88k-111k

Degree Required

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About Government Employees Health Association, Inc.

Government Employees Health Association, Inc. is a not-for-profit provider of medical and dental insurance for federal civilian employees, retirees, and their dependents under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program. Established in 1937 and headquartered in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, GEHA offers nationwide PPO and high-deductible health plans, ancillary vision, and pharmacy benefits, processing claims and providing wellness tools through an in-house service center. Coverage is available during open season to active federal workers, annuitants, and eligible family members, with premiums negotiated annually by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management.

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