Senior Manager, Vendor Management

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

📋 Description

• Oversee the intake, assessment, contracting, and performance monitoring of designated vendors and initiatives.

• Ensure adherence to Health Plan policies, procedures, state contracts, and guidelines to maintain operational integrity and compliance.

• Facilitate the investigation and resolution of claims disputes and issues involving vendors, members, or providers.

• Conduct regular meetings with vendors and stakeholders, tracking the progress of action items.

• Spearhead vendor intake and evaluation processes, including the development of business cases, operational and financial assessments, and recommendations to leadership.

• Lead negotiations and prepare vendor RFIs, RFPs, SOWs, and contracts, including handling redlines and approvals for non-standard terms.

• Support the onboarding and transition processes for new vendors.

• Monitor compliance with contracts, vendor performance, and reporting metrics.

• Cultivate relationships with vendor partners to foster high levels of engagement.

• Supervise a team of Vendor Relations Managers, guiding their growth, development, and integration within the vendor management department and the organization.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

• Over 5 years of experience in healthcare management.

• Preferably experienced in vendor managed care or the health insurance industry.

• Proficiency in reporting and data analysis.

• Advanced skills in Excel.

• Familiarity with various software data programs is preferred.

• Project management experience is preferred.

• Certification as a Third Party Risk Professional (CTPRP) is preferred.

• Candidates must reside in the Central or Eastern time zones.

• Must live within the United States.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation.

• Health insurance coverage.

• 401K retirement plan.

• Stock purchase options.

• Tuition reimbursement programs.

• Paid time off along with holidays.

• Flexible work arrangements including remote, hybrid, field, or office schedules.

• Additional forms of incentives may be included in the overall compensation package.

• Benefits may vary based on program eligibility.