Contract Analyst

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As a Contract Analyst for our diverse Enterprise Vendor Management and Contracting team, you will be responsible for developing, analyzing, modifying, and maintaining contractual agreements with vendors providing goods and services for Premera Blue Cross



Our vendors help us achieve our strategic objectives and your role is pivotal in insuring that we are aligned with vendors who share the same passion for our customers as we do



The individual in this role negotiates commodity, professional and technical services and other contracts on behalf of internal customers, while promoting legal, ethical and fair business dealings with external vendors. You will be at the forefront of innovation and work to achieve the best terms, conditions and pricing which helps Premera to stay competitive in the market



What you will do:

• Negotiate complex vendor agreements to obtain the most favorable business outcome.


• Review vendor contracts to ensure compliance with Premera policies, terms, and conditions.


• Coordinate the review of business and legal terms of vendor contracts with various departments throughout the company.


• Support the RFP/RFI process to meet customers' business requirements.


• Monitor vendor performance to contract terms and mediate disputes regarding contract and service level issues.


• Represent Vendor Management and Contracting as subject matter expert on cross-departmental projects.


• Maintain the database of contracts for internal control, reporting, and customer service purposes.


• Partner with Procurement and Accounts Payable to ensure timely and accurate payment to vendors and vendor compliance with financial terms and corporate practices.


• Coach internal customers on, contracting, and negotiation policies and procedures.


• Seek opportunities for process improvement and take a lead role in implementations.

What you will bring:

• Bachelor's degree or four years of similar experience.


• Six years of experience in contracting and negotiating.


• A commitment to excellence, initiative, innovation, adaptability, and teamwork.

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What we offer

• Medical, vision and dental coverage


• Life and disability insurance


• Retirement programs (401K employer match and pension plan)


• Wellness incentives, onsite services, a discount program and more


• Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate degrees


• Generous Paid Time Off to reenergize


• Free parking

Equal employment opportunity/affirmative action:


Premera is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Premera seeks to attract and retain the most qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law



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Premera is hiring in the following states, with some limitations based on role or city: Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin.



The pay for this role will vary based on a range of factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographic location, market conditions, and specific skills and experience



National Salary Range:
$67,800.00 - $98,400.00


National Plus Salary Range:
$67,800.00 - $112,200.00

• National Plus salary range is used in higher cost of labor markets including Western Washington and Alaska.