Buyer - Procurement

Job Summary:

The Buyer is responsible for acquiring products and services for Florida Blue in accordance industry best practices. This role will streamline the number of enterprise-wide suppliers, build and maintain relationships, and drive cost savings to contribute to the organization’s overall performance and efficiencies.

Identify Supply Needs
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Utilize industry knowledge to determine local and regional supply needs, methodologies, and approaches for acquiring goods and services.

Align Business Partner Goals
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Collaborate with internal business partners, conducting research and assessments to understand their needs and expectations.

Communicate Procurement Procedures
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Translate purchasing procedures to internal business partners and suppliers using technical knowledge and communication skills.

Provide Contractual Advice
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Offer general contractual and commercial advice to internal business partners and other stakeholders.

Negotiate with Suppliers
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Obtain and respond to competitive price quotes, negotiating procurement details with suppliers.

Drive Cost Savings
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Purchase specialized or complex materials, equipment, and services while achieving significant cost savings.

Build Supplier Relationships
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Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal business partners and key suppliers to improve performance.

Develop and Achieve Objectives
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Create and achieve objectives for cost management, supplier management, and process improvements.

Resolve Conflicts
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Address conflicts concerning materials or services at the department and supplier levels.

Continuously Improve Processes
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Evaluate and recommend improvement opportunities, collaborating with stakeholders and department input to drive process improvements.

• 3+ years related work experience in a procurement organization.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.

Procurement Expertise
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Demonstrated success in procurement technology, contract management, spend analysis, and purchasing principles, practices, terminology, and procedures.

Contract Management
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Knowledge of contract drafting, terminology, and subtleties of contract language, with ability to negotiate low to mid-complexity contracts.

Cost Management
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Proven ability to manage cost performance, supply/demand forecasting, and drive cost savings.

Communication Skills
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Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with ability to interact with various audiences.

Technical Skills
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Proficient in analyzing complex technical specifications and bids, with ability to use multiple procurement software applications (moderately complex to complex).

Negotiation Skills
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Strong negotiator with ability to drive towards win‑win solutions, understanding business, risk, and financial aspects of a deal.

Organizational Skills
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Excellent organizational and time management skills, with ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects.

Ethical Standards
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Adherence to highest ethical standards, maintaining confidentiality and integrity in all interactions.

Market Knowledge
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Knowledge of materials, products, and commodity markets in area of specialization, with ability to evaluate and recommend improvement opportunities.

Software Proficiency
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Ability to operate a PC, with working knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Office Suite, and procurement software applications, and ability to evaluate and recommend improvements to software functionality and performance.

As a Florida Blue employee, you will thrive in our Be Well, Work Well, Guide Well culture where being well as an individual, and working well as a team, are both important in serving our members and communities.

To support your wellbeing, comprehensive benefits are offered. As an employee, you will have access to:

• Medical, dental, vision, life and global travel health insurance;
• Income protection benefits: life insurance, short- and long-term disability programs;
• Leave programs to support personal circumstances;
• Retirement Savings Plan including employer match;
• Paid time off, volunteer time off 2 well‑being days;
• Additional voluntary benefits available; and
• A comprehensive…