Coordinator, IT Vendor Request

Why should you join the Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina family of companies? Other companies come and go, but for more than seven decades we’ve been part of the national landscape, with our roots firmly embedded in the South Carolina community. Business and political climates may change, but we’re stronger than ever. Our A.M. Best rating is A+ (Superior) — making us the only health insurance company in South Carolina with that rating.

We’re the largest insurance company in South Carolina …and much more. We are one of the nation’s leading administrators of government contracts. We operate one of the most sophisticated data processing centers in the Southeast. We also have a diverse family of subsidiary companies that allows us to build on a variety of business strengths. We deliver outstanding service to our customers.

If you are dedicated to the same philosophy, consider joining our team!

Job Title:

Coordinator, IT Vendor & Contract

• Contract To Hire
• Partial Onsite - Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday onsite and as needed.
• Interviews: 1 hour onsite with the team.

This department operates in a fast-paced environment, supporting a wide range of customers across BCBSSC and most of various lines of business. Our work often involves tight deadlines, with busy end of quarters, a very busy end of year for renewals, and at times it may require overtime to meet critical deliverables. We’re a close-knit team that values collaboration and support.

While we work in a high-functioning environment and pride ourselves on being hardworking, we also make space for fun and positivity. We partner closely with other teams across the AIMS organization. Our culture is a safe, inclusive space where everyone feels accepted and respected, and we welcome diverse perspectives.

This position manages key vendor and contract activities, including requesting vendor registrations and assisting IT Payables with required documentation. Responsibilities include supporting renewal functions for critical IT vendor contracts, reviewing and analyzing reports for senior leadership, and collaborating closely with the Chief Negotiator, IS Negotiation team, and key vendors. The position also involves maintaining and updating IT vendor databases to ensure accurate workflow and support department projects.

Responsible for providing assistance in the acquisition, negotiation and renewal functions related to IT vendor contracts. Register vendors for IT contracts and manages databases for IT vendor contracts.

• 35% Assists in the acquisition, negotiation, and renewal functions related to IT vendor contracts. Reviews, analyzes and creates hierarchy for IT vendor agreements. Maintains and updates various IT vendor databases in support of area workflow and department projects.
• 35% Perform quality reviews of databases to ensure agreements are entered correctly. Works with staff to correct and advise of proper protocols.
• 10% Trains and assists new employees with processes and procedures of the databases. Creates work instructions, procedures and standards for databases.
• 10% Request vendor registrations from new and established vendors and assists IT Payables with finalizing the required documentation.
• 10% Creates, reviews, maintains, and completes various reports for management.

• Vendor Management experience
• Experience communicating with executive level management

• Service Now Experience
• Project Management experience is a plus

Excellent organizational skills and quality research skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrated skills to work with and assist others. Ability to acquire in-depth…