Claims Vendor Strategy Lead (Remote)

Pie Insurance; Denver (CO); Remote; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive cash compensation

Generous PTO

401k match

Parental and caregiver leave

Job summary

Pie Insurance is seeking a Manager, Claims Vendor Management to lead the vendor strategy for managed care, legal, and support vendors. The role focuses on oversight, performance, and cost containment across vendor categories as part of the Claims organization.

The candidate will drive RFPs, sunset contracts, and negotiations while collaborating with Claims, Legal, Finance, and Procurement to optimize value and ensure compliant billing practices. Remote-friendly with strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• 6+ years of experience in vendor management, procurement, or strategic sourcing.
• 3+ years of experience in the insurance industry, preferably in claims operations or vendor management.
• 1+ years of experience leading or mentoring team members; direct people management experience a plus.
• Track record of leading vendor contract negotiations and achieving cost savings.
• Experience supporting or implementing vendor management programs.
• Strong understanding of workers' compensation and managed care vendors landscape, as well as legal, investigative, and support vendor categories; experience with commercial auto vendors is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of Pie's Claims Vendor Management program for assigned strategic claims vendors.
• Execute vendor management strategy for the Claims Department in partnership with Claims leadership.
• Support and help develop vendor management team members contributing to strategic initiatives.
• Create and maintain a centralized repository of all vendor contracts with visibility across departments.
• Implement vendor performance management frameworks and accountability structures.
• Support policies, procedures, and work plans that affect the team and contribute to department-wide initiatives.
• Provide oversight of managed care program vendors with a focus on medical bill review, pharmacy benefit management, utilization review, and provider networks.
• Collaborate with Senior Director, Managed Care Services on vendor strategy and performance.
• Analyze internal vendor costs against market forces to reduce Pie's claim costs and gain competitive advantages.
• Lead contract negotiations, renewals, and renegotiations to drive cost savings and improved terms for Pie.
• Support sourcing strategies in collaboration with Claims leadership to achieve cost reductions.
• Coordinate vendor relationships to support seamless Claims operations and optimal outcomes.

Skills

Vendor management

Procurement

Strategic sourcing

Team leadership

Cost savings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field

Job description

Pie Insurance is seeking a Manager, Claims Vendor Management to lead the vendor strategy for managed care, legal, and support vendors. The role focuses on oversight, performance, and cost containment across vendor categories as part of the Claims organization.

The candidate will drive RFPs, sunset contracts, and negotiations while collaborating with Claims, Legal, Finance, and Procurement to optimize value and ensure compliant billing practices. Remote-friendly with strong leadership skills.