Senior Manager, Vendor Contracting – Partnerships

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Act as WelbeHealth’s primary expert in vendor contracting across the enterprise.

• Provide guidance to functional and executive leaders regarding contract frameworks, risk management, negotiation tactics, and business compromises.

• Create, standardize, implement, and enhance contract templates, playbooks, approval processes, and governance protocols.

• Direct strategic sourcing and vendor selection for intricate, high-impact requirements.

• Spearhead complex negotiations with significant value.

• Establish and uphold operating procedures, governance standards, and service expectations related to contracting.

• Oversee governance adoption and address any organizational deficiencies.

• Utilize insights on portfolio, performance, risk, and spending to suggest priorities and opportunities for improvement.

• Define the strategy for vendor performance management, including risk assessments, business evaluations, escalation processes, and collaborative improvement plans.

• Monitor vendor performance actions and ensure outcomes are achieved.

• Enhance WelbeHealth’s vendor portfolio and fortify strategic partnerships to promote operational excellence, financial viability, and high-quality senior care.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in business management, logistics, or contract management is preferred; CIP or NVQ certifications are advantageous.

• At least eight (8) years of progressive experience in strategic vendor contracting, procurement, sourcing, or vendor management.

• A minimum of three (3) years of experience in a leadership role.

• Proven experience in implementing and encouraging the use of contract management platforms such as Jaggaer, Coupa, or SAP Ariba.

• Exceptional executive-level communication and persuasion abilities.

• Proficient in utilizing data-driven analysis to inform decisions, evaluate vendor performance and risk, assess total cost of ownership, and convey measurable business value.

• Experience overseeing complex end-to-end contracting and vendor projects, which includes sourcing strategy, RFP development, negotiation, execution, implementation, performance management, and renewal.

• Willingness to travel to various WelbeHealth locations as necessary.

• Proof of vaccination or a declination form for vaccination is required prior to employment.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision).

• 17 days of personal time off (PTO).

• 12 holidays observed annually.

• 6 sick days.

• 401K savings with matching contributions.

• A comprehensive compensation package that includes base salary and bonuses.

• Additional benefits.

• Compliance with required infection control and PPE standards.