Director, Strategic Vendor Partnerships (Remote)

Centene Management Company LLC

Missouri

Hybrid

USD 135,000 - 249,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K

Stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Holidays

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Centene Management Company LLC is seeking a senior vendor management professional to oversee strategic partnerships and enterprise initiatives. You will evaluate opportunities, coordinate RFI/RFPs, support contracting and implementations, and provide executive‑level reporting on vendor performance.

Collaboration with Clinical, Operations, Finance, Compliance, Procurement, Legal, and Technology is essential.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field is required.
7+ years vendor management experience, including government programs or healthcare operations.
Proficient with MS-Project or other project management software and MS-Office applications.

Responsibilities

Manage strategic vendor partnerships and enterprise initiatives from evaluation to governance.
Lead contracting, implementation, and performance oversight to support clinical, operational, and financial goals.
Coordinate RFI/RFP processes, vendor selection, and business case development.
Provide executive-level reporting and recommendations on vendor performance and strategic opportunities.
Facilitate cross-functional collaboration between Clinical, Operations, Finance, Compliance, Procurement, Legal, and Technology teams.