Program Manager, SPS Vendor Management - Remote

Lensa; Providence (RI); Remote; USD 66,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Program Manager for SPS Vendor Management, responsible for leading vendor strategy and managing projects within the State Public Sector. This remote role requires strong communication and project management skills, along with relevant experience in healthcare or vendor management. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with business leaders to optimize vendor relationships and ensure compliance with contractual obligations.

Qualifications

• 2 years of work experience in healthcare, PBM, or health care consulting.
• Experience reviewing, understanding, and negotiating contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead vendor-related responses to client RFPs and inquiries.
• Manage major SPS vendor contracting projects.
• Support the creation of a formal supplier diversity program.

Skills

Communication

Project Management

Critical Thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Health Care Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Job Posting Title

Program Manager, SPS Vendor Management - Remote

Job Description

The Program Manager State Public Sector (SPS) Vendor Management role is responsible for leading the support of Prime’s State Public Sector (SPS) line of business and business owners, from within Prime’s Vendor Lifecycle Management (VLM) team. The Program Manager will be the primary VLM point of contact and liaison for the SPS organization and be responsible for understanding and fulfilling detailed client requirements and requests, developing and executing vendor program strategy in conjunction with business owners, managing all internal SPS-related projects pertaining to vendors, building out a program to meet vendor diversity requirements, providing reporting and analytics around the use of vendors, and other services deemed necessary to enable success.

Responsibilities

• Deeply understand and document SPS client contractual requirements applicable to Prime suppliers and subcontractors
• Serve as subject matter expert for VLM support of SPS line of business
• Lead vendor-related responses to client RFPs, inquiries, attestations, etc.
• Manage VLM team process and involvement in applicable client audits/assessments
• Create and execute vendor strategy specific to SPS supplier optimization, in conjunction with SPS business leadership
• Collaborate closely with entire VLM department to support contracting, risk, performance, etc. service offerings to SPS vendors
• Manage major SPS vendor contracting projects, to maximize value and achieve the lowest total cost of ownership
• Formulate and execute a holistic vendor spend reporting process pertaining to SPS vendors
• Support the creation of a formal supplier diversity program, across SPS and the larger enterprise
• Perform continuous supplier research, outreach, and development to assist in creating opportunities to grow the supplier diversity program
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Health Care Administration, or related area of study, or equivalent combination of education and/or relevant work experience; HS diploma or GED is required
• 2 years of work experience in healthcare, PBM, state Medicaid plans, specialty pharmacy, or health care consulting
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without need for work visa or residency sponsorship
  
  

Additional Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including being able to effectively communicate with senior leadership
• Ability to build and manage programs
• Proven ability to work effectively in a matrix environment, collaborate, and manage multiple tasks and priorities
• Strong team player, with the ability to build strong cross-functional relationships and influence without direct authority
• Experience reviewing, understanding, and negotiating contracts, RFPs, etc.
• Critical thinking skills and ability to anticipate issues and develop innovative solutions
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint)
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding or experience reporting out of ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.)
• Experience creating or leading a supplier diversity program
• Strong project management skills, experience, or PMP Certification
• 5 years of work experience in business operations, sourcing, procurement, vendor management, or project management
• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Healthcare, or related field
  
  

Physical Demands

• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time
• Constantly required to sit, use hands to handle or feel, talk and hear
• Frequently required to reach with hands and arms
• Occasionally required to stand, walk and stoop, kneel, and crouch
• Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
  
  

Every employee must understand, comply with and attest to the security responsibilities and security controls unique to their job, and comply with all applicable legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements and internal policies and procedures.

Potential pay for this position ranges from $66,000.00 - $106,000.00 based on experience and skills.

To review our Benefits, Incentives and Additional Compensation, visit our Benefits Page (https://www.primetherapeutics.com/benefits) and click on the "Benefits at a glance" button for more detail.

_Prime Therapeutics LLCis proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We encourage diverse candidates to apply, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard torace, color, religion, gender, sex (pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected class under federal, state, or local law. _

We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives including qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records and any qualified applicants requiring reasonable accommodations in accordance with the law.

Prime Therapeutics LLC is a Tobacco-Free Workplace employer.

Positions will be posted for a minimum of five consecutive workdays.

Prime Therapeutics' fast-paced and dynamic work environment is ideal for proactively addressing the constant changes in today's health care industry. Our employees are involved, empowered, and rewarded for their achievements. We value new ideas and work collaboratively to provide the highest quality of care and service to our members.

If you are looking to advance your career within a growing, team-oriented, award-winning company, apply to Prime Therapeutics today and start making a difference in people's lives.

Prime Therapeutics LLCis proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We encourage diverse candidates to apply, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard torace, color, religion, gender, sex (pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected class under federal, state, or local law.

We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives including qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records and any qualified applicants requiring reasonable accommodations in accordance with the law.

Prime Therapeutics LLC is a Tobacco-Free Workplace employer.

If you are an applicant with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at 1.866.469.1257 or email [e-mail].

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management and Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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