Remote Director, Vendor Strategy & Governance

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

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.