Senior Analyst, Marketing & Print Category Management

Job Description Join Blue Cross NC as a Senior Analyst in Marketing & Print Category Management, where you'll play a vital role in shaping supplier strategies and overseeing crucial sourcing initiatives. This dynamic position allows you to manage impactful contracts, optimize costs, and cultivate strong partnerships. You will be instrumental in delivering significant savings and transforming supplier relationships with your strategic insight and leadership. What You'll Do Lead the implementation of Blue Cross NC's enterprise sourcing strategy, aiming to achieve millions in annual savings. Act as the authoritative voice of Blue Cross NC, thoroughly understanding enterprise business needs and communicating these effectively to suppliers. Facilitate discussions with executives to align on sourcing strategies for essential business capabilities. Analyze and forecast complex market dynamics to share expertise and knowledge across the strategic portfolio of products and services. Conduct detailed sourcing events with strategic suppliers, including the development of project plans and evaluation criteria. Provide innovative solutions through comprehensive proposals and execute sourcing events that meet business requirements while balancing cost and delivery. Create and manage bid documents and requests (e.g., RFP, RFI, RFQ); manage the status reporting and performance metrics for sourcing activities of key vendors. Collaborate with stakeholders to source products and services, leveraging proven tools and analytics to achieve desired business outcomes. Evaluate sourcing results from a total cost of ownership perspective and offer optimization recommendations. Participate in cross-functional teams for complex vendor negotiations, providing specialized subject matter expertise and coordinating multiple arrangements. Oversee supplier performance management for the most significant and complex suppliers from both operational and risk management viewpoints. Cultivate successful relationships with vendor personnel to enhance engagement through both formal and informal interactions. What You Bring A Bachelor's degree or an advanced degree (where applicable). 8+ years of experience in a related field; alternatively, 10+ years of relevant experience in the absence of a degree. Bonus Points Highly Preferred: Experience in Marketing & Print Category Management. What You'll Get The chance to work at the forefront of health care delivery with a team committed to community engagement. Flexible work-life balance and autonomy to excel in your role. Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, plus numerous health and wellness programs. Support for parental leave, adoption, and surrogacy assistance. Opportunities for professional development and tuition reimbursement for continued education. 401k match with annual company contributions. Salary Range At Blue Cross NC, we pride ourselves in offering competitive salaries that reflect market standards. Our base salary is part of a robust Total Rewards package that includes an Annual Incentive Bonus, a 401(k) with employer match, Paid Time Off (PTO), and competitive health benefits. The salary range for this role is $107,901.00 - $172,642.00. Based on annual corporate goal achievement and individual performance. Skills Bid Management Category Management Category Strategy Contract Management Negotiation Procurement Sourcing Strategies Strategic Sourcing Supplier Relationship Management Supply Chain Vendor Engagement Vendor Management Vendor Negotiations Vendor Relationships _____________________________________________________________________ JOB ALERT FRAUD: Be aware of scams claiming to represent Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina in recruitment activities. Our hiring process does not include text-based conversations or interviews and does not require payment or fees from job applicants. All our career opportunities are published on our official site. If you suspect fraudulent activity, report it to local authorities. Any suspicious activity can be reported to our HR department.

Created: 2026-03-06