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Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and analytical Senior Business Operations Advisor – Procurement Excellence (Analytics and Reporting) to join our Procurement Excellence team. The successful candidate will provide insightful reporting, perform spend analytics, and support data-driven decision-making. Key responsibilities include developing and maintaining spend taxonomy, designing and managing dashboards, monitoring savings, and collaborating with cross-functional partners to enhance procurement processes. The ideal candidate demonstrates a robust analytical skill set, advanced proficiency in data tools, and a strong commitment to improving procurement efficiency.

What You’ll Do

+ Develop and maintain **spend taxonomy** to ensure accurate categorization and classification of procurement data.

+ Generate **spend reporting** insights to support sourcing strategies, budget planning, and cost optimization.

+ Track, measure, and report on **savings** achieved through procurement initiatives.

+ Design, develop, and maintain **dashboards** that visualize procurement data and KPIs for effective decision-making.

+ Partner cross-functionally across procurement teams to understand data needs and provide analytical support.

+ Leverage **tools** (such as Excel, Power BI, Tableau, and/or procurement-specific software) to extract and analyze procurement data.

+ Collaborate with **Finance** to align spend reporting, savings tracking, and budgeting processes.

+ Identify opportunities for **process improvements** within procurement analytics and reporting functions.

What You Bring

+ Bachelor's degree or advanced degree (where required)

+ 5+ years of experience in **Finance, Business, Supply Chain Management, Data Analytics** or related field.

+ In lieu of degree, 7+ years of experience in related field.

Bonus Points

+ Experience working in a **large-scale procurement function** or within a **Procurement Operations team** .

+ Familiarity with **ERP systems** (Workday).

+ Proven experience in **procurement analytics, reporting, and data visualization** .

+ Proficiency in **Microsoft Excel, Power BI, Tableau, SQL** , or other relevant analytics tools.

+ Strong knowledge of **procurement processes** , spend taxonomy, and cost-saving methodologies.

+ Ability to work collaboratively across teams and build strong stakeholder relationships.

+ Excellent analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.

+ Strong communication and presentation skills to convey data findings effectively.

+ Understanding of **financial analysis** and budgeting principles in procurement.

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._

$89,174.00 - $142,679.00

Skills

Business Operation Management, Change Management, Client Vendor Relationship, Microsoft Power Business Intelligence (BI), Operations Management, Organizational Strategic Planning, Partnership Strategy, People Management, Process Improvements, Procurement, Strategic Consulting, Structured Query Language (SQL), Tableau (Software), Taxonomy

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