Our client, a dental benefits management company, is one of the largest administrators of government dental benefits programs, in addition to providing a full range of commercial dental plans.  Headquartered in Boston, the client serves close to 10 million members nationwide.

Responsibilities:

The qualified individual will be responsible for enterprise wide vendor contract management as well as coordinating vendor selection based upon customer defined criteria, for purchase of all corporate requirements (goods & services, etc.) including major equipment and information systems per the needs of the IT group. He/She provides professional assistance to internal customers across multiple locations striving to achieve the greatest value for each dollar expended. He/She takes independent action to ensure deliverables are met and/or services are performed, standards are adhered to and that internal follow-up is achieved.

Requirements:

• At least five years experience in a purchasing capacity

• Strong computer skills required.

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related discipline

• Strong written, verbal, negotiation, forecasting and planning skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Proven positive experience working with vendors/customers.

• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.

• Excellent organizational skills and independent judgment and action.

• Manage multiple projects through completion of tasks; flexibility