Contract Negotiator IV

Centene; United States; Remote; USD 86,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Centene is seeking a Vendor and Provider Partnerships Manager to lead negotiations and manage high-performing partnerships in healthcare. This fully remote position requires a Bachelor's degree and significant experience in contract management and financial analysis. The role offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, enhancing flexibility and well-being for all employees.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Health insurance

401K and stock purchase plans

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off plus holidays

Flexible work approach

Qualifications

• 6+ years of vendor and/or provider contract negotiations.
• Experience in healthcare or similar industry preferred.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate vendor and provider contracts.
• Track financial and operational success of partnerships.
• Initiate corrective action plans as necessary.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract Management

Financial Analysis

Education

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

Job description

You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members. Centene is transforming the health of our communities, one person at a time. As a diversified, national organization, you’ll have access to competitive benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility.

Position Purpose: Identify, negotiate and manage high performing provider and vendor partnerships.

• Negotiate vendor or provider contracts (dental, vision, and other delegated entities) and manage implementations and ongoing relationships.
• Lead, manage, and track ongoing financial and operational success of designated partnership.
• Define, initiate, and direct financial analyses and operational reporting for the assigned vendor and provider agreements.
• Develop and initiate corrective action plans or agreement modifications where necessary, coordinating with local health plans and other applicable internal teams.
• Initiate and lead meetings with health plans and corporate teams, including executive management, to review vendor and provider agreement performance data and scorecards, and partnership strategy.
• Perform market research and analysis as directed.

Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance or related field or equivalent experience. 6+ years of vendor and/or provider contract negotiations, contract analysis and/or modeling experience in health care or similar industry. Experience negotiating contracts with successful outcomes and measurable financial results. Experience with presenting and communicating negotiation strategies and results at senior levels. Experience with health care provider negotiations for Government programs preferred.

This position is 100% remote within the United States with preference candidates who reside in Pacific or Central time zone regions. Up to 10% travel required for onsite meetings.

Pay Range: $86,000.00 - $154,700.00 per year

You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members. Centene is transforming the health of our communities, one person at a time. As a diversified, national organization, you’ll have access to competitive benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility.

Position Purpose: Identify, negotiate and manage high performing provider and vendor partnerships.

• Negotiate vendor or provider contracts (dental, vision, and other delegated entities) and manage implementations and ongoing relationships.
• Lead, manage, and track ongoing financial and operational success of designated partnership.
• Define, initiate, and direct financial analyses and operational reporting for the assigned vendor and provider agreements.
• Develop and initiate corrective action plans or agreement modifications where necessary, coordinating with local health plans and other applicable internal teams.
• Initiate and lead meetings with health plans and corporate teams, including executive management, to review vendor and provider agreement performance data and scorecards, and partnership strategy.
• Perform market research and analysis as directed.

Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance or related field or equivalent experience. 6+ years of vendor and/or provider contract negotiations, contract analysis and/or modeling experience in health care or similar industry. Experience negotiating contracts with successful outcomes and measurable financial results. Experience with presenting and communicating negotiation strategies and results at senior levels. Experience with health care provider negotiations for Government programs preferred.

This position is 100% remote within the United States with preference candidates who reside in Pacific or Central time zone regions. Up to 10% travel required for onsite meetings.

Pay Range: $86,000.00 - $154,700.00 per year

Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law , including full-time or part-time status. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Benefits may be subject to program eligibility.

Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act

About the company

Centene Corporation is a publicly traded managed care company based in St.

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