Director, Vendor Management

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 157,000 - 263,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Collaborative work environment

Health and wellness programs

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Director, Vendor Management to lead enterprise vendor strategy in the healthcare space. Remote role partnering with senior stakeholders to align third-party relationships with organizational priorities and measurable value.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years in vendor management, 5+ years of leadership, and deep knowledge of healthcare operations and regulatory complexities. You will drive governance, performance metrics, and executive reviews across the vendor lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 10+ years in vendor management or related fields.
• 5+ years in leadership roles managing teams.
• Strong knowledge of managed healthcare operations and regulatory complexities.
• Ability to develop and execute enterprise-level strategies and operating models.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the enterprise vendor management strategy and governance framework.
• Establish standards and controls for the full vendor lifecycle.
• Align vendor strategy with organizational business objectives and healthcare operations priorities.
• Provide executive oversight of strategic vendor relationships and performance metrics.
• Lead executive business reviews and evaluate vendor performance trends.

Skills

Vendor management

Healthcare operations

Leadership experience

Regulatory knowledge

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related field

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Director, Vendor Management to join the team of a leader in the Healthcare space.

This leader is seeking an experienced vendor management executive to shape enterprise strategy, governance, and operating discipline across the full vendor lifecycle. The role will partner closely with senior stakeholders to align third-party relationships with organizational priorities and ensure strong performance in a complex healthcare environment. This position will also provide executive oversight, helping drive consistency, accountability, and measurable value across strategic vendor partnerships.

Location: Remote

Compensation: $157,303 – $262,697 annually

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the enterprise vendor management strategy and governance framework
• Establish standards and controls for the full vendor lifecycle
• Align vendor strategy with organizational business objectives and healthcare operations priorities
• Provide executive oversight of strategic vendor relationships and performance metrics
• Lead executive business reviews and evaluate vendor performance trends

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related field
• 10+ years of experience in vendor management, healthcare operations, or related disciplines
• 5+ years in a leadership role managing teams and strategic vendor relationships
• Strong knowledge of managed healthcare operations and regulatory complexities
• Proven ability to develop and execute enterprise-level strategies and operating models

Benefits

• Professional development opportunities and training
• Collaborative work environment fostering teamwork and diversity
• Comprehensive health and wellness programs
• Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance

Our client is an equal opportunity employer.