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Job Description

Are you passionate about leading transformative change and redefining how organizations approach sourcing? We’re looking for a visionary Director of Sourcing and Category Management – Healthcare to help drive a strategic evolution in our enterprise procurement model. Formed to elevate category management within healthcare services, this team is focused on developing forward-looking sourcing strategies, strengthening stewardship across supply categories, and deepening collaboration with business partners. Together, we aim to unlock enterprise value and accelerate success.

What** **You’ll** **Do

+ Lead and inspire a high-performing sourcing and vendor management team, aligning efforts with enterprise goals and our core mission and values.

+ Define and execute a long-term, forward-thinking sourcing strategy that delivers innovation, cost efficiency, and business value across assigned categories.

+ Oversee end-to-end sourcing operations, including category management, strategic and tactical sourcing, contract negotiation, supplier relationship management, procurement analytics, and technology enablement.

+ Establish and maintain a comprehensive vendor governance framework that ensures compliance, transparency, and accountability.

+ Drive performance excellence by developing and publishing vendor scorecards and key performance metrics to support data-driven decision-making.

+ Champion best practices by training business stakeholders on vendor management policies, governance protocols, and compliance standards.

+ Shape the vision and direction of the sourcing and vendor management function, ensuring alignment with enterprise sourcing strategies and guiding principles.

+ Manage and mentor teams responsible for sourcing strategy execution, operational activities, and stakeholder training on vendor management playbooks and processes.

+ Collaborate cross-functionally with internal and external stakeholders to understand business needs and align sourcing strategies accordingly.

+ Promote ethical standards and ensure strong compliance across all sourcing and vendor management activities.

+ Foster a culture of continuous improvement, driving innovation and operational excellence throughout the organization.

What You Bring 

+ Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of broad-based experience in strategic sourcing or category management.

+ 5 years of people leadership experience.

+ Strong background in sourcing strategy development with significant experience working with financial accounting, procurement related economic and financial analyses, contract management, and supplier management concepts.

+ Significant project management experience related to sourcing activities.

+ In lieu of degree, 12+ years of experience in related field

Bonus Points

+ Demonstrated success in developing and executing sourcing strategies across complex, multi-category healthcare environmentsincluding healthcare analytics, care management, payment integrity, and pharmacy.

+ Deep expertise in contract negotiation and drafting, with a strong track record of securing favorable terms and mitigating risk.

+ Proficient in leveraging procurement technologies and analytics platforms to drive data-informed decision-making.

+ Proven ability to build strong cross-functional relationships, influence senior stakeholders, and lead enterprise-wide initiatives.

+ Experienced in leading high-performing teams, fostering a collaborative culture, and providing coaching and mentorship to support professional growth and long-term career development.

+ Strong understanding of compliance, risk management, and regulatory frameworks within sourcing and category management.

+ Exceptional communication, leadership, and change management skills, with a focus on driving strategic transformation.

What** **You’ll** **Get

+ The opportunity to work at the cutting edge of health care delivery with a team that’s deeply invested in the community.

+ Work-life balance, flexibility, and the autonomy to do great work.

+ Medical, dental, and vision coverage along with numerous health and wellness programs.

+ Parental leave and support plus adoption and surrogacy assistance.

+ Career development programs and tuition reimbursement for continued education.

+ 401k match including an annual company contribution

Salary Range

At Blue Cross NC, we take great pride in a fair and equitable compensation package that reflects market-price and our starting salaries are typically planned near the middle of the range listed. Compensation decisions are driven by factors including experience and training, specialized skill sets, licensure and certifications and other business and organizational needs. Our base salary is part of a robust Total Rewards package that includes an Annual Incentive Bonus*, 401(k) with employer match, Paid Time Off (PTO), and competitive health benefits and wellness programs.

_*Based on annual corporate goal achievement and individual performance._

$131,900.00 - $250,600.00

Skills

Category Management, Category Management Strategy, Continuous Improvement, Contract Administration, Contract Management, Contract Negotiations, Leadership, Leadership Management, People Management, Procurement, Procurement Analytics, Procurement Policies, Risk Management, Sourcing Management, Sourcing Projects, Sourcing Strategies, Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Supply Chain, Vendor Management

About Us

It's an exciting time to work at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC). Health care is changing, and we're leading the way. We offer more than health insurance our customers can count on. We’re committed to better health and better health care − in our communities and beyond. Our employees bring energy and creativity to the workplace, and it shows in our innovative approach to improving the health and well-being of North Carolinians.

Blue Cross NC is a fully taxed, not-for-profit company headquartered in Durham, North Carolina. We serve more than 4.3 million members, and we employ more than 5,000 people across the country who are passionate about making health care better for all.

Help us lead the charge for better health care by joining our award-winning team. Discover tremendous opportunities with us to do challenging and rewarding work. Opportunities that can lead you to a fulfilling career, work that can help others lead healthier, happier lives.

Authorization to Work in the United States

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Request Accommodations

Blue Cross NC provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please notify HR at [email protected] .

For most roles, you can choose where to work - fully remote in one of the states listed below, in the office, or a hybrid of the two:

Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming