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  5. IT Vendor and Contract Administrator
  • ID
    #17810812
  • Job type
    Permanent
  • Salary
    TBD
  • Source
    BlueCross BlueShield Of South Carolina
  • Date
    2021-08-03
  • Deadline
    2021-10-02

IT Vendor and Contract Administrator

 South Carolina, Columbia, 29201 Columbia USA
 
Permanent

Vacancy expired!

Summary

Develop and implement the strategic sourcing and IT vendor relationship strategies. Work closely within IT to serve as the IT point of contact for product and service contract support, analysis, and negotiations. Responsible for the financial practices and procedures associated with the management of these contracts.

Description

•50% Reviews existing and new IT vendor contracts preparing redlines to legal terms where needed in contracts. Negotiates contract terms and conditions with vendor and internal customers ensuring mandatory government laws, regulations, corporate policies and procedures are adhered to. Consults with internal legal counsel in review of the contract terms and conditions for new/amended contracts and change orders. Documents and approves amendments that arise during implementation or execution. Evaluate and determine the most cost-effective and efficient means of acquiring IT hardware, software, and services. Ensure contracts/licenses will cover potential scope and use of IT hardware, software, and services.

•40% Continually seeks optimal value in service from vendors, reviewing and monitoring performance and ROI metrics and initiatingcontract modifications. Monitors existing contracts, renegotiations, and renewal agreements during the duration of the contract without lapse of coverage/service. Ensures compliance with the contracts' terms and conditions. Educate vendors and internal customers on processes affecting evaluations, risk, audits, etc.

•10% Qualifies vendors and provides information needed to maintain an appropriate vendor database and tracking system to manage the contract life cycle process.

Required Education:

  • Bachelor's degree Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field OR
  • Four years of job related work experience OR
  • Two years of job related experience plus an associate's degree in Computer Science, Business Administration or other job related degree.

Required Work Experience:

  • 10+ years experience in vendor relationship management, contract negotiation/management, and/or IT procurement.
  • Extensive experience with ICD-IBM Control Desk.
  • Extensive experience with IT infrastructure and support as it relates to contractual needs with vendor relationships.

Required Skills and Abilities:

  • Basic understanding of all technical product and service needs across the enterprise.
  • Strong negotiation skills.
  • Strong customer service orientation.
  • Strong knowledge of financial and/or contractual modeling techniques.
  • Able to maintain knowledge of changing technologies.
  • Able to support multiple contracts and complex enterprise agreements.
  • Able to be creative in recommending contracts that offer the best near and long-term value for IT.

Required Software and Tools:

  • Standard office equipment.

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

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 abilities@bcbssc.com or call 1-800-288-2227, ext. 43172 with the nature of your request. We will make a determination regarding your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

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